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(C)firm (F)a foun (C)da tion, ye saints of the (G)Lord, (C)Is laid (F)for your (C)faith (Am)in His (C)ex (G7)cel lent (C)word!
What more can (G)He (Am)say
(F)than to (C)you
He hath (G)said,
(C)To you
(F)who for (C)ref
(Am)uge to (C)Je
(G7)sus have (C)fled?
“Fear (C)not,
(F)I am (C)with
(C)thee, O be
not dis (G)mayed,
(C)For I
(F)am thy (C)God
(Am)and will (C)still
(G7)give thee (C)aid;
I’ll
strength
en (G)and (Am)help
(F)thee; and (C)cause
thee to (G)stand
(C)Up
(C)held
(F)by my (C)right
(Am)eous, om (C)ni
(G7)po tent (C)hand.
When
(C)sake.”
How Firm A Foundation by John Rippon
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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.
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- What key is "How Firm A Foundation" in?
- "How Firm A Foundation" by John Rippon is in the key of C with a tempo of 100 BPM. Difficulty: easy.
- Is "How Firm A Foundation" 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.
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- How long does it take to learn "How Firm A Foundation" on piano?
- 1–3 short practice sessions for the basics; 2–3 weeks to perform confidently with both hands.
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