I Need Thee Every Hour

by Jars Of Clay
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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 (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.

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.

I (Am)need Thee, (G)I (C)need Thee, I (F)need Thee ev ’ry (C)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 — Easy Piano Notes for Beginners

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Learn "I Need Thee Every Hour" on piano with easy notes — perfect for absolute beginners. Large color-coded note names show exactly which keys to press. No music reading required. Key of C, 120 BPM.

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

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About “I Need Thee Every Hour”

Can I play "I Need Thee Every Hour" without reading sheet music?
Yes — Easy Notes mode prints the letter name (C, D, E…) directly on each note in big color-coded labels, so you can match colors to your keyboard without any traditional notation. The whole arrangement of "I Need Thee Every Hour" is playable in minutes, even for first-time players.
What key is "I Need Thee Every Hour" by Jars Of Clay played in?
I Need Thee Every Hour is arranged in the key of C on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
What's the tempo (BPM) of "I Need Thee Every Hour"?
The arrangement plays at 120 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "I Need Thee Every Hour" 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 "I Need Thee Every Hour"?
Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "I Need Thee Every Hour"?
"I Need Thee Every Hour" was originally performed by Jars Of Clay. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
Can a complete beginner play "I Need Thee Every Hour"?
Absolutely! The Beginner mode shows large color-coded notes with letter names (C, D, E...). Just match the colors to your keyboard — no music reading needed. "I Need Thee Every Hour" is perfect for first-time players.
Do I need to read music to play "I Need Thee Every Hour"?
No! Our Beginner mode replaces traditional notation with color-coded letter names. Each note shows exactly which key to press. You can start playing "I Need Thee Every Hour" in minutes, even if you've never touched a piano before.