What key is "God's Not Dead" in?

"God's Not Dead" by Newsboys is in the key of C with a tempo of 130 BPM. Difficulty: easy.

Is "God's Not Dead" easy to play on piano?

Yes — this arrangement is rated easy, meaning it uses simple chord patterns and a manageable tempo. Most beginners can play through it in 1-3 practice sessions using our color-coded notes.

Can I play "God's Not Dead" without reading sheet music?

Yes. Our player offers a falling-notes mode (Synthesia-style) and a beginner mode with color-coded keys — both let you play along without reading traditional notation.

What chords are used in "God's Not Dead"?

This arrangement of "God's Not Dead" uses 10 chords: Am, Am7, C, Cpow, Dm, Em, F, Fmaj7, +2 more.

How long does it take to learn "God's Not Dead" on piano?

1–3 short practice sessions for the basics; 2–3 weeks to perform confidently with both hands.

What other songs by Newsboys can I play here?

Try "WE BELIEVE", "DEVOTION", "SHINE". All are available in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.

Lyrics

Let love ex (G)plode and bring the (C)dead to life,

a love so (Am)bold to see a rev o (F)lu tion some how.

Let love ex (G)plode and bring the (C)dead to life,

a love so (Am)bold to bring a rev o (F)lu tion some how.

Now I’m lost in Your free dom,

and this world I’ll (F)o ver come.

My God’s not dead; He’s sure ly a live.

He’s liv ing on the in side, roar ing like a li on.

(G)God’s not dead; He’s sure ly a live.

He’s liv ing on the in side, (Fmaj7)roar ing like a li on.

Roar ing, He’s roar ing, He’s roar ing like a li on.

Let hope a rise and make the dark ness hide.

My faith is (Am)dead; I need a res ur (F)rec tion some how.

Now I’m lost in Your free dom,

and this world I’ll (Dm)o (C)ver (F)come.

My God’s not dead; He’s sure ly a live.

He’s liv

He’s roar ing, He’s roar ing.

Let Heav en (G)roar

and fi re (G)fall.

Come shake the (Am7)ground with the sound

of re (Dm)viv al.

Let Heav en (C)roar

and fi re (G)fall.

Come shake the (Am7)ground with the sound

of re (Dm)viv al.

Let Heav en (C)roar

and fi re (G)fall.

Come shake the (Am7)ground

with the sound

of re (Dm)viv al.

My God’s not dead; He’s sure ly a live.

He’s liv ing on the in side, roar ing like a li on.

(G)God’s not dead; He’s sure ly a live.

He’s liv ing on the in side, roar ing like a li on.

(Em)God’s not dead; He’s sure ly a live.

He’s liv ing on the in side, roar ing like a li on.

(Em)God’s not dead; He’s sure ly a live.

He’s liv ing on the in side, (CN.C.)roar ing like a li on.

Roar ing, He’s roar ing, He’s roar ing like a li on.

He’s roar ing, He’s roar ing, He’s roar ing like a li on.

God's Not Dead by Newsboys

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Easy piano arrangement in the key of C at 130 BPM. Difficulty: easy. Color-coded notes — no sheet-reading skill required.

Teacher’s notes

This arrangement is a great way to build confidence with driving, upbeat rhythms in C major — your left hand will lock into an octave bass pattern that gives the song its anthemic energy, so spend a few minutes just drilling that left hand alone until the octave jumps feel automatic at a slower tempo, maybe 90 BPM, before bringing it up to 130.

Your right hand cycles through familiar chord shapes, but watch the transitions into Gsus4 and Fmaj7 — those added tones can trip you up if you're rushing, so loop any phrase where they appear until your fingers land cleanly.

The move from Am7 to Dm is another spot worth isolating since it's easy to clip the seventh on the way out.

Keep your wrist relaxed through the power-chord sections and let the rhythm stay punchy rather than heavy.

Once both hands sync comfortably, this is the song that'll really cement your ability to keep a steady, confident pulse under simple but satisfying chord progressions — and that skill transfers to almost every pop and worship tune you'll play next.

About “God's Not Dead”

What key is "God's Not Dead" in?: "God's Not Dead" by Newsboys is in the key of C with a tempo of 130 BPM. Difficulty: easy.
Is "God's Not Dead" easy to play on piano?: Yes — this arrangement is rated easy, meaning it uses simple chord patterns and a manageable tempo. Most beginners can play through it in 1-3 practice sessions using our color-coded notes.
Can I play "God's Not Dead" without reading sheet music?: Yes. Our player offers a falling-notes mode (Synthesia-style) and a beginner mode with color-coded keys — both let you play along without reading traditional notation.
What chords are used in "God's Not Dead"?: This arrangement of "God's Not Dead" uses 10 chords: Am, Am7, C, Cpow, Dm, Em, F, Fmaj7, +2 more.
How long does it take to learn "God's Not Dead" on piano?: 1–3 short practice sessions for the basics; 2–3 weeks to perform confidently with both hands.
What other songs by Newsboys can I play here?: Try "WE BELIEVE", "DEVOTION", "SHINE". All are available in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.