He Reigns

by Newsboys
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Lyrics

It’s the (F)song of the re deemed winds, (C)ris ing from the Af ri can plain.

Let prais es ech o It’s the (F)song of the for giv en (C)drown ing out the Am a zon rain.

Of all the songs The song of (F)A sian be liev ers (C)filled with God’s ho ly fire.

It’s ev ’ry tribe, rung ev ’ry (F)tongue, ev ’ry na tion, a (C)love song born of a grate ful (G5)choir.

It’s all God’s chil dren sing ing, (F)“Glo ry, glo ry, (C)hal le lu jah!

He reigns,

He reigns!” It’s all God’s chil dren sing ing, (F)“Glo ry, glo ry, (C)hal le lu jah!

He reigns,

He reigns!”

Let it (F)rise a bove the four winds, (C)caught up in the heav en ly sound.

Let prais es ech o from the (F)tow ers of ca the drals (C)faith ing ful gath ered un der ground.

Of all the songs sung from the (F)dawn of cre a tion, (C)some were meant to per sist.

Of all the bells rung from a (F)thou ev sand stee ples, a (C)none rings tru er a than ful (G5)this.

It’s all God’s chil dren sing ing, (F)“Glo ry, glo ry, (C)hal le lu jah!

He reigns,

He reigns!” It’s all God’s chil dren sing ing, (F)“Glo ry, glo ry, (C)hal le lu jah!

He reigns,

He reigns!”

Let it

And all the (F)pow ers of dark ness (C)trem ble at what they’ve just heard,

’cause all the (F)pow ers of dark ness (C)can’t drown out a sin gle (G5)word

when all God’s chil dren sing out, (F)“Glo ry, glo ry, (C)hal le lu jah!

He reigns,

He reigns!” All God’s chil dren sing out, (F)“Glo ry, glo ry, (C)hal le lu jah!

He reigns,

He reigns!” All God’s peo ple sing ing, (F)“Glo ry, glo ry, (C)hal le lu jah!

He reigns,

He reigns!” All God’s peo ple sing out, (F)“Glo ry, glo ry, (C)hal le lu jah!

He reigns,

He reigns!” All God’s peo ple sing ing, All God’s chil dren sing ing, (F)“Glo ry, glo ry, (C)hal le lu jah!

He reigns,

He reigns!” All God’s chil dren sing ing, (F)“Glo ry, glo ry, (C)hal le lu jah!

He (G)reigns!”

He Reigns — Karaoke: Lyrics & Chords to Sing & Play Along

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Free karaoke for "He Reigns" by Newsboys: 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 G, 120 BPM.

Tip: Start at 50% speed to get comfortable with the fingering, then work your way up to full tempo.

About “He Reigns”

What key is "He Reigns" by Newsboys played in?
He Reigns is arranged in the key of G on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
What's the tempo (BPM) of "He Reigns"?
The arrangement plays at 120 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "He Reigns" easy to play on piano?
Yes — this is one of our beginner-friendly arrangements with simplified chords and color-coded notes.
Can I download sheet music for "He Reigns"?
Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "He Reigns"?
"He Reigns" was originally performed by Newsboys. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
What other songs by Newsboys can I play here?
Try "WE BELIEVE", "DEVOTION", "SHINE". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
Is there a karaoke version of "He Reigns" with lyrics?
Yes — this is a free karaoke slide for "He Reigns" by Newsboys. 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 "He Reigns" to match my voice or capo?
Yes. The original is in G, 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 "He Reigns" 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.