What key is "Holy Ground" in?

"Holy Ground" by Geron Davis is in the key of C with a tempo of 100 BPM. Difficulty: easy.

Is "Holy Ground" 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 "Holy Ground" 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 "Holy Ground"?

This arrangement of "Holy Ground" uses 33 chords: A7, Ab, Ab7, Ab9, Abdim7, Abm, Abm6, Am, +25 more.

How long does it take to learn "Holy Ground" on piano?

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

What other songs by Geron Davis can I play here?

Try "Holy Ground", "HOLY GROUND". All are available in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.

Lyrics

As I (C)walked ence, through the (G)door,

I sensed His (G)pres ence,

and and I (Dm)knew this was a (F)place where love a (C)bounds.

(Am)For (Abdim7)this (Gm7)is the tem ple; Je (Bb)ho vah (C13)God a (Fmaj9)bides (F)here,

and we (Bb9)are (C)stand ing in His (F)pres ence, on ho ly (C)ground.

We are (C)stand

(G7)ing

on (F)ho ly (C)ground,

(F)and (G)I (E)know that there are (A)an gels all a (C)round.

Let (G)us (C)praise

(F)Je sus (C)now.

(F)We are (C)stand ing (F)in His (C)pres ence, on (F)ho ly (C)ground.

In His (C)pres ence, there is (G)joy

I be yond (G)meas ure,

and at His (Dm)feet, this peace of (F)mind can still be (C)found.

(Am)If (Abdim7)you (Gm7)have a need, ple; I (Bb)know He (C13)has the (Fmaj9)an (F)swer.

Reach out (Bb9)and (C)claim it; you are (F)stand ing on ho ly (C)ground.

We are (C)stand (G7)ing

on (F)ho ly (C)ground,

(F)and (G)I (E)know that there are (A)an gels

all a (C)round.

Let (G)us (C)praise

(F)Je sus (C)now.

(F)We are (C)stand ing (F)in His (C)pres ence, on (F)ho ly (C)ground.

In His (C)ground.

(Gb)Let us (Db)praise

(Gb)Je sus (Db)now.

(Gb)We are (Db)stand ing (Gb)in His (Db)pres ence, (Ab)we are (F)stand ing in His (Abm)pres ence, (Gbm6)we are (Db)stand ing (Gb)in His (Db)pres ence, on (Gb)ho ly (Db)ground.

Holy Ground by Geron Davis

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Easy piano arrangement in the key of C at 100 BPM. Difficulty: easy. Color-coded notes — no sheet-reading skill required.

Teacher’s notes

This arrangement is a beautiful exercise in navigating rich gospel harmony — you're in the key of C, but don't let that fool you into thinking everything stays on white keys.

With 33 chords including shapes like Abdim7, Dbmaj9, and Abm6, your left hand will move through chromatic bass lines and colorful passing chords constantly.

Start hands-separate at around 70 BPM and focus on memorizing those left-hand shapes first, especially the flat-key clusters (Ab to Abm to G is a common gospel move here).

Use the sustain pedal generously but re-engage it with each bass note change to keep things clear, not muddy.

The 100 BPM ballad tempo is forgiving, so your real challenge isn't speed — it's smooth chord-to-chord voice leading.

Loop any transition that trips you up three times cleanly before moving on.

This is the piece that'll make chromatic passing chords feel natural under your fingers.

About “Holy Ground”

What key is "Holy Ground" in?: "Holy Ground" by Geron Davis is in the key of C with a tempo of 100 BPM. Difficulty: easy.
Is "Holy Ground" 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 "Holy Ground" 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 "Holy Ground"?: This arrangement of "Holy Ground" uses 33 chords: A7, Ab, Ab7, Ab9, Abdim7, Abm, Abm6, Am, +25 more.
How long does it take to learn "Holy Ground" on piano?: 1–3 short practice sessions for the basics; 2–3 weeks to perform confidently with both hands.
What other songs by Geron Davis can I play here?: Try "Holy Ground", "HOLY GROUND". All are available in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.