Can a complete beginner play "It Is Well"?

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. "It Is Well" is simplified for beginners.

Do I need to read music to play "It Is Well"?

No! Our Beginner mode replaces traditional notation with color-coded letter names. Each note shows exactly which key to press. You can start playing "It Is Well" in minutes, even if you've never touched a piano before.

It Is Well — Beginner Piano Tutorial

Learn "It Is Well" on piano — perfect for absolute beginners. Large color-coded notes show you exactly which keys to press. No music reading required. Key of G, 64 BPM.

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

Lyrics

(D)Grand be it er earth has quaked be (Em)fore, moved e ven by the sound of His (Em)voice. And this (G)Seas that are shak en and (Em)stirred can be (G)calmed and bro ken for (D)my re (Em)gard. And through it (C)all, through it (D)all, my (Em7)eyes are on You. And through it (C)all, through it (D)all, it is well. And through it (C)all, through it (D)all, my (Em7)eyes are on You, and it is well with me. Far (D)Grand be it from me to not be (Em)lieve, moved e ven when my eyes can’t His (Em)see. And this (G)moun tain that’s in front of (Em)me will be (G)thrown in to the midst (D)of the (Em)sea. And through it (C)all, through it (D)all, my (Em7)eyes are on You. And through it (C)all, through it (D)all, it is well. And through it (C)all, through it (D)all, my (Em7)eyes are on You, and it is well with me. Far it is well. So let go, my soul, and trust in Him. The waves and wind still know His name. So let go, my soul, and trust in Him. The waves and wind still know His name. So let go, still know His name. The waves and wind still know His name. And it is (C)well with (D)my (Em)soul. It (Gmaj7)is (C)well with (D)my soul. It (Gmaj7)is (C)well with (D)my soul. It (Gmaj7)is (C)well, it is (G)well (D)with my soul. Oh, it (Em9)is (C)well with (D)my (Em)soul. It (Gmaj7)is (C)well with (D)my soul. It (Gmaj7)is (C)well with (D)my soul. It (Gmaj7)is (C)well, it is (G)well (D)with my soul. Oh, it (Em9)is It is (C)well, it is (G)well (D)with my soul. It (Gmaj7)is (C)well, it is (G)well (D)with my soul. And through it (C)all, through it (D)all, my (Em7)eyes are on You. And through it (C)all, through it (D)all, it is well. And through it (C)all, through it (D)all, my (Em7)eyes are on You, and it is well with me.

Try other practice modes:

Falling Notes Lead Sheet Bar Sheet Simple Sheet

Song Details

Category: Christian/Gospel
Key: G
Tempo: 64 BPM
Difficulty: medium
Artist: Bethel Music

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How to Play "It Is Well" on Piano

1
Pick a practice mode — Choose from Fall Down, Beginner, Lead Sheet, Bar Sheet, or Simple Sheet — each mode visualizes the music differently to match your learning style.
2
Practice each hand separately — Use the Left, Right, and Both buttons to isolate the bass or treble part and build muscle memory one hand at a time.
3
Adjust speed and turn on metronome — Slow down to 50% while learning, then gradually speed up. Enable the metronome to keep steady timing.
4
Loop a section — Select a tricky part and loop it until you nail it. Perfect for mastering difficult passages.
5
Download sheet music — Export a PDF of the sheet music to print out and practice on your real piano anytime, anywhere.