What key is "I Need Thee Every Hour" in?

"I Need Thee Every Hour" by Jars Of Clay is in the key of C with a tempo of 120 BPM. Difficulty: easy.

Is "I Need Thee Every Hour" 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 "I Need Thee Every Hour" 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.

How long does it take to learn "I Need Thee Every Hour" on piano?

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

Lyrics

I (C)need Thee ev ’ry hour, most (F)gra cious (C)Lord.

No (G)ten der voice like (C)Thine can (D)peace af (G)ford.

I (C)need Thee ev ’ry hour, stay (F)Thou near (C)by.

Temp (G)ta tions lose their (C)pow’r when (D)Thou art (G)ford.

I (G)nigh.

I (C)need Thee, oh, I (G)need Thee; (Am7)ev ’ry hour I (C)need Thee.

I (Am)need Thee, I (C)need Thee, I (F)need Thee ev ’ry (C)hour.

I (C)hour.

Oh, (F)bless me now, my (G)Sav ior; I (Am)come to (G)Thee.

I (F)need Thee ev ’ry (G)hour.

Teach (Am)me Thy (G)will, and (F)Thy rich prom is (G)es in (Am)me ful (G)fill.

I (F)need Thee, oh, I (G)need Thee, oh, I (Am)need Thee ev ’ry (G)hour.

I (Am)need Thee, (G)I (C)need Thee, I (F)need Thee ev ’ry (C)hour.

Oh, (Am)bless me (G)now, my (C)Sav ior, I (F)come to (C)Thee.

I Need Thee Every Hour by Jars Of Clay

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Easy piano arrangement in the key of C at 120 BPM. Difficulty: easy. Color-coded notes — no sheet-reading skill required.

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About “I Need Thee Every Hour”

What key is "I Need Thee Every Hour" in?: "I Need Thee Every Hour" by Jars Of Clay is in the key of C with a tempo of 120 BPM. Difficulty: easy.
Is "I Need Thee Every Hour" 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 "I Need Thee Every Hour" 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.
How long does it take to learn "I Need Thee Every Hour" on piano?: 1–3 short practice sessions for the basics; 2–3 weeks to perform confidently with both hands.