Legacy

by Nichole Nordeman
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Lyrics

I don’t mind if you’ve got some thing nice to say a bout me, and I en (G)joy an ac co lade, like the rest.

And you could (G)take my pic ture and (B)hang it in a (Em)gal ler y of all the (A)“who’s whos” and (Cm6)“so and sos” that (G)used to be the (Bbdim7)best at (Am)such and such; it would n’t (D)mat ter much.

I won’t (G)lie; it feels al (Gsus)right to see your name in lights.

We all (G)need an “At ta (D)boy” or “At ta (C)girl.”

But in the end, I’d like to (B)hang my hat on (Em)more be sides the (A)tem po rar y trap pings of this (C)world.

I wan na leave a (G)leg a cy.

How will they re (D)mem ber me?

Did I (C)choose to (Em)love?

Did I (C)point to You e nough to make a (G)mark on things?

I wan na leave an (B)of fer ing.

A child of (C)mer cy and grace who (G)blessed Your name un a pol o (Am)get i c’lly,

and leave that kind of (Csus2)leg a cy.

Don’t (G)have to look too (Csus2)far or too (G)long a while

to make a (G)length y list of (D)all that I en (C)joy.

It’s an ac (G)cum u lat ing (B)trin ket and a (Em)treas ure pile where (A)moth and rust, (Cm6)thieves and such will (G)soon e nough de (Csus2)stroy.

I wan na leave a

(Eb)Not well trav eled, not well (Bb)read,

not well to do or well (Cm)bred.

I just wan na hear in stead,

“Well (F)done, good and (Dm)faith ful one.” Hey,

(Em)yeah, yeah, yeah.

I wan na leave a (G)leg a cy.

How will they re (D)mem ber me?

Did I (C)choose

to (Em)love?

Did I (C)point to You e nough to make a (G)mark on things?

I wan na leave an (B)of fer ing.

A child of (C)mer cy and grace who (G)blessed Your name un a pol o (Am)get i c’lly,

and leave that kind of (Csus2)leg a cy.

I don’t mind if you’ve got some thing nice to say a bout me.

Legacy — Simple Sheet Music

"Legacy" in simplified sheet music format — the bridge between beginner modes and real sheet music. Color-coded notes with lyrics scrolling horizontally. Perfect for learning to read music. Key of G, 100 BPM.

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

About “Legacy”

How does Simplified Piano Arrangement differ from full sheet music for "Legacy"?
Simplified Arrangement keeps the melody and chords on a simplified staff with lyrics, color-coded for easy recognition. It's a learner-bridge between Beginner mode and the classic engraved Sheet Music — same song, less visual density.
What key is "Legacy" by Nichole Nordeman played in?
Legacy is arranged in the key of G on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
What's the tempo (BPM) of "Legacy"?
The arrangement plays at 100 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "Legacy" 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 "Legacy"?
Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "Legacy"?
"Legacy" was originally performed by Nichole Nordeman. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
What other songs by Nichole Nordeman can I play here?
Try "HOLY", "WE BUILD", "WHAT IF". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
Is Simple Sheet good for learning to read sheet music?
Yes! Simple Sheet bridges the gap between beginner color-coded modes and traditional notation. Notes are displayed on a simplified staff with colors, lyrics, and chords — helping you build music reading skills gradually while still enjoying "Legacy". Key of G, 100 BPM.
What's the difference between Simple Sheet and Lead Sheet?
Simple Sheet shows a more streamlined, horizontally scrolling view with color-coded notes on a staff and lyrics below — like a simplified version of real sheet music. Lead Sheet shows melody with chord symbols above and full lyrics. Simple Sheet is the next step toward reading traditional notation.