If We Are The Body

by Casting Crowns
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Lyrics

It’s (F#m7)crowd ed in wor ship to day,

and she slips in,

and (B7)try ing to (Dsus2)fade in to the fac es.

The (F#m7)girls’ teas ing laugh ter is (Dsus2)car ry ing far ther than his chanc es

are (B7)bet ter far ther than they know.

But if (A)we are the bod y,

why aren’t His arms reach ing, why aren’t His hands heal ing, why aren’t His words teach ing?

And if (A)we are the bod y,

why aren’t His feet go ing, why is His love not show ing (E)them there is a way.

There is a way.

A (F#m7)trav ’ler is far a from home;

he sheds his coat

and (B7)qui et ly (Dsus2)sinks in to the back row.

The (F#m7)weight of their judg men tal (Dsus2)glanc es tells him ther that his chanc es

are (B7)bet ter out ther on the road.

But if (A)we are the bod y,

why aren’t His arms reach ing, why aren’t His hands heal ing, why aren’t His words teach ing?

And if (A)we are the bod y,

why aren’t His feet go ing, why is His love not show ing (E)them there is a way.

There is a way.

(E)Je sus paid much too (E)high a (Dsus2)price

for us to pick and choose who should come, and we are the (F#m)bod (E)y of (Dsus2)Christ.

If (A)we are the bod y,

why aren’t His arms reach ing, why aren’t His hands heal ing, why aren’t His words teach ing?

And if (A)we are the bod y,

why aren’t His feet go ing, why is His love not show ing (E)them there is a way.

If (A)we are the bod y,

why aren’t His arms reach ing, why aren’t His hands heal ing, why aren’t His words teach ing?

And if (A)we are the bod y,

why aren’t His feet go ing, why is His love not show ing (E)them there is a way.

If

Je sus is the way.

If We Are The Body — Visual Piano Sheet Music

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"If We Are The Body" in visual bar notation — see every note as a colored bar on the staff. Easier to read than traditional sheet music. Scrolls automatically as you play. Key of A, 133 BPM.

Tip: Use the speed control to practice at 70% tempo first. Focus on tricky chord transitions before attempting the full arrangement.

About “If We Are The Body”

Why does "If We Are The Body" show as colored bars instead of notation?
Bar Notation replaces traditional noteheads with colored horizontal bars on a simplified staff — each bar's vertical position is the pitch and its length is the duration. Much easier to read than classic sheet music while still showing the full arrangement of "If We Are The Body".
What key is "If We Are The Body" by Casting Crowns played in?
If We Are The Body is arranged in the key of A on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
What's the tempo (BPM) of "If We Are The Body"?
The arrangement plays at 133 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "If We Are The Body" easy to play on piano?
This is a medium-difficulty arrangement. Most players can learn it within a few practice sessions using the speed control.
Can I download sheet music for "If We Are The Body"?
Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "If We Are The Body"?
"If We Are The Body" was originally performed by Casting Crowns. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
What chords are used in "If We Are The Body"?
This arrangement uses 10 chords: A, B7, D, Dsus2, E, Epow, Esus4, F#m, +2 more.
What other songs by Casting Crowns can I play here?
Try "Who Am I", "VOICE OF TRUTH", "WHAT IF HIS PEOPLE PRAYED". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
Is this real sheet music for "If We Are The Body"?
It's a simplified visual notation using colored bars instead of traditional notes. Each bar's vertical position shows the pitch and its length shows duration — much easier to read for beginners while still showing the complete arrangement of "If We Are The Body".
Can I see all the notes in "If We Are The Body"?
Yes! The Bar Sheet shows every note in the arrangement as a colored bar. The sheet scrolls automatically during playback, or you can scroll manually to study any section. The song is in the key of A at 133 BPM.