Desert Song

by Natalie Grant
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Lyrics

(Cm)This is my prayer (Bbsus)in the (Absus2)des ert,

when (Cm)all that’s with in (Bbsus)me feels (Absus2)dry.

(Cm)This is my prayer (Bbsus)in the (Absus2)hun ger in me.

My (Cm)God is a God (Bbsus)who pro (Absus2)vides.

And (Cm)this is my prayer (Bbsus)in the (Absus2)fi re,

in (Cm)weak ness or tri (Bbsus)al or (Absus2)pain.

(Cm)There is a faith (Bbsus)proved of (Absus2)more worth than gold.

So (Cm)re fine me, Lord, (Bbsus)through the (Absus2)vides.

And (Absus2)flames.

I will bring (Eb)praise, I will bring (Bb)praise.

No weap on formed a gainst me shall re (Eb)main.

(Eb)I will re joice,

I will de (Cm)clare: God is my vic to ry, and He is here,

(Eb)hey.

And (Cm)this is my prayer (Bb)in (Abmaj7)the bat tle,

when (Cm)tri umph is still (Bb)on (Absus2)its way.

(Cm)I am a con (Bb)qu’or (Abmaj7)and co heir with Christ, so (Cm)firm on His prom (Bb)ise (Abmaj7)I’ll stand.

I will bring (Eb)praise, I will bring (Bb)praise.

No weap on formed a gainst me shall re (Eb)main.

(Eb)I will re joice,

I will de (Cm)clare: God is my vic to ry, and (Bb)He is (Cm)here.

Oh, all of my life, in ev ’ry sea son, You are still God.

I have a rea son to sing.

I have a rea son to wor ship.

Yes, all of my life, in ev ’ry sea son, You are still God.

I have a rea son to sing.

I have a rea son to wor ship.

Yes, all have a rea son to wor

ship.

Oh,

all of my life, in ev ’ry sea son, You are still God.

I have a rea son to sing.

I have a rea son to wor ship.

I will bring praise, I will bring (Bb)praise.

No weap on formed a gainst me shall re (Eb)main.

I will re joice,

I will de (Cm)clare: God is my vic to ry, and He is (Eb)here,

yeah.

No weap on formed a gainst me shall re (Eb)main.

(Eb)I will re joice,

I will de (Cm)clare: God is my vic to ry, and (Bb)He is here.

Yeah,

yeah.

(Cm)This is my prayer (Bb)in (Ab)the har vest,

when (Cm)fa vor and prov (Bb)i (Absus2)dence flow.

(Cm)I know I’m filled (Bb)to (Ab)be emp tied a gain.

The (Cm)seed I’ve re ceived, (Bb)I will sow.

Desert Song — Karaoke: Lyrics & Chords to Sing & Play Along

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Free karaoke for "Desert Song" by Natalie Grant: lyrics on screen with the chords above each line and a bouncing ball that lands on every word in time. Sing along, or play along on guitar or piano from the chord chart. Change the key to fit your voice, slow the tempo down. Key of Eb, 112 BPM.

Tip: Use the speed control to practice at 70% tempo first. Focus on tricky chord transitions before attempting the full arrangement.

About “Desert Song”

What key is "Desert Song" by Natalie Grant played in?
Desert Song is arranged in the key of Eb on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
What's the tempo (BPM) of "Desert Song"?
The arrangement plays at 112 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "Desert Song" easy to play on piano?
This is a medium-difficulty arrangement. Most players can learn it within a few practice sessions using the speed control.
Can I download sheet music for "Desert Song"?
Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "Desert Song"?
"Desert Song" was originally performed by Natalie Grant. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
What chords are used in "Desert Song"?
This arrangement uses 10 chords: Ab, Abmaj7, Absus2, Bb, Bbm7, Bbsus4, Cm, Cm9, +2 more.
What other songs by Natalie Grant can I play here?
Try "HELD", "THE REAL ME", "YOUR GREAT NAME". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
Is there a karaoke version of "Desert Song" with lyrics?
Yes — this is a free karaoke slide for "Desert Song" by Natalie Grant. The lyrics appear on screen a line at a time and each word lights up exactly when it's sung, with a bouncing ball leading you word to word. A backing plays underneath so you can just sing.
Does it show chords so I can play along on guitar or piano?
It does — a chord symbol sits on a thin row just above the lyric it changes on, so the same screen doubles as a lyrics-and-chords chart. Guitarists can strum the changes and pianists can comp while singing; the chords are colour-coded and move with the live transpose if you change key.
Can I change the key of "Desert Song" to match my voice or capo?
Yes. The original is in Eb, but the live transpose control shifts the whole song up or down semitones until the melody sits in your range (or maps to an easier guitar shape / capo position) — the on-screen chords and the backing move with it.
Can I slow "Desert Song" down to learn the words and chords?
Yes — the tempo control lets you take it as slow as you need while the lyrics still light up in time and the ball keeps you on the beat. Speed it back up once you can sing and play it through.