In Christ Alone

by Keith & Kristyn Getty
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In (G)Christ a (D5)lone

my (G)hope is (A5)found.

(Bm)He is my (G)light, my (A5)strength,

my (D5)song.

This (G)Cor ner (D5)stone,

this (G)sol id (A5)ground,

(Bm)firm through the (G)fierc est (A5)drought

and (D5)storm.

What heights of (G)love,

what depth of (Asus)peace

when fears are (G)stilled,

when striv ings (Asus)cease.

My (A7sus)Com fort (D5)er,

my (G)All in (A5)All.

(Bm)Here in the (G)love of (A5)Christ

I (D5)stand.

In Christ a (D5)lone,

who (G)took on (A)flesh,

(Bm)full ness of (G)God (D)in (Em)help

(A)less (D5)babe.

This (G)gift of (D5)love

and (G)right eous (A)ness,

(Bm)scorned by the (G)ones (D)He (Esus)came

(A5)to (D5)save,

’til (D)on that (G)cross,

as (D)Je sus (A)died,

the (D)wrath of (G)God

was (Bm)sat is (A5)fied,

for (G)ev ’ry (D5)sin

on (G)Him was (A5)laid.

(Bm)Here in the (G)death (D)of (Em11)Christ

(A5)I (D5)live.

There in the (D5)ground

His (G)bod y (A)lay,

(Bm)Light of the (G)world, (D)by (Em)dark

(A)ness (D5)slain.

Then (G)burst ing (D5)forth

in (G)glo rious (A)day,

(Bm)up from the (G)grave (D)He (Esus)rose

(A5)a (D5)gain.

And (D)as He (G)stands

in (D)vic to (A)ry,

sin’s (D)curse has (G)lost

its (Bm)grip on (A5)me,

for (G)I am (D5)His

and (G)He is (A5)mine,

(Bm)bought with the (G)pre (D)cious (Em11)blood

(A5)of (D5)Christ.

There in the

No guilt in (D5)life,

no (G)fear in (A5)death;

(Bm)this is the (G)pow’r (D)of (Em11)Christ

(A7sus)in (D5)me.

From (G)life’s first (D5)cry

to (G)fi nal (A5)breath,

(Bm)Je sus com (G)mands (D)my (Em11)des

(A7sus)ti (D5)ny.

No (D)pow’r of (G)hell,

no (D)scheme of (A)man

can (D)ev er (G)pluck

me (Bm)from His (A)hand.

’Til (G)He re (D5)turns

or (G)calls me (A5)home,

(Bm)here in the (G)pow’r (D)of (Em11)Christ

(A7sus)I (D5)stand.

No (D)pow’r of (G)hell,

no (D)scheme of (A)man

can (D)ev er (G)pluck

me (Bm)from His (A)hand.

’Til (G)He re (D5)turns

or (G)calls me (A5)home,

(Bm)here in the (G)pow’r (D)of (Em11)Christ

(A7sus)I (D5)stand.

No (D)pow’r of stand.

In Christ Alone — Visual Piano Sheet Music

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"In Christ Alone" 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 D, 70 BPM.

Teacher’s notes

This arrangement sits at a gentle 70 BPM, which gives you plenty of breathing room — but don't mistake slow for easy.

Your left hand plays block chords, so focus on learning the shapes for D, G, A, and Bm first, since those four anchor most of the progression.

The trickier moments come when you move between Asus4 and A7, or shift into Am and Esus4 — those suspensions and seventh voicings require precise finger placement, so isolate those transitions and loop them slowly until the hand just knows where to go.

Start hands-separate: get the left-hand chord changes smooth before layering in the melody.

Once you combine hands, watch the sustained notes in the right hand against chord shifts underneath — use light pedal to connect them without blurring.

This is a beautiful song for building confidence with suspension chords, and once those Sus2 and Sus4 shapes feel natural here, you'll recognize them everywhere.

About “In Christ Alone

Why does "In Christ Alone" 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 "In Christ Alone".
What key is "In Christ Alone" by Keith & Kristyn Getty played in?
In Christ Alone is arranged in the key of D on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
What's the tempo (BPM) of "In Christ Alone"?
The arrangement plays at 70 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "In Christ Alone" 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 "In Christ Alone"?
Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "In Christ Alone"?
"In Christ Alone" was originally performed by Keith & Kristyn Getty. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
What chords are used in "In Christ Alone"?
This arrangement uses 14 chords: A, A7, Am, Apow, Asus4, Bm, D, Dpow, +6 more.
What other songs by Keith & Kristyn Getty can I play here?
Try "SPEAK O LORD", "THERE IS A HIGHER THRONE", "IN CHRIST ALONE". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
Is this real sheet music for "In Christ Alone"?
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 "In Christ Alone".
Can I see all the notes in "In Christ Alone"?
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 D at 70 BPM.

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