Light Of The World

by Chris Tomlin
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O Je sus, Son of (Am)God, so full of (G)grace and (C)truth, the Fa ther’s sav ing (Am)Word; so won der (G)ful are (C)You.

The an gels (C)longed to see, and proph ets (Gsus)searched to find the glo ry (C)we have seen re (F)vealed.

You shone up on the (Am)earth, but who will (G)un der (C)stand?

You came un to Your (Am)own, but who will (G)rec og (C)nize?

Your birth was (C)proph e sied, for You were (Gsus)the Mes si ah who came and (C)walked up on the (F)earth.

Your glo ry (C)we have seen, the one and (Gsus)on ly King, and now You’re (C)liv ing in our (F)hearts.

(F)Light of the world, Light of the world, Light of the world, You shine up on us.

(F)Light of the world, Light of the world, Light of the world, You shine up on us.

In You, all things are (Am)made, and noth ing (G)with out (C)You.

In heav en and on (Am)earth, all things are (G)held in (C)You.

And yet, You (C)be came flesh, liv ing as (Gsus)one of us, ah un der the (C)shad ow of the (F)cross,

where thru the (C)blood You shed, You have made (Gsus)peace a gain, peace for the (C)world that God so (F)loves.

(F)Light of the world, Light of the world, Light of the world, You shine up on us.

(F)Light of the world, Light of the world, Light of the world, You shine up on us.

In You, all things are

And yet, You (C)be came flesh, liv ing as (Gsus)one of us, un der the (C)shad ow of the (F)cross,

where thru the (C)blood You shed, You have made (Gsus)peace a gain, peace for the (C)world that God so (F)loves.

(Dm)Light of the world, (C)Light of the world, (F)Light of the world, You (G)shine up on us.

(Dm)Light of the world, (C)Light of the world, (F)Light of the world, You (G)shine up on us.

(Dm)Light of the world, (C)Light of the world, (F)Light of the world, You (G)shine up on us.

Light Of The World β€” Easy Piano Notes for Beginners

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Learn "Light Of The World" on piano with easy notes β€” perfect for absolute beginners. Large color-coded note names show exactly which keys to press. No music reading required. Key of C, 100 BPM.

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

About β€œLight Of The World”

Can I play "Light Of The World" without reading sheet music?
Yes β€” 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 "Light Of The World" is playable in minutes, even for first-time players.
What key is "Light Of The World" by Chris Tomlin played in?
Light Of The World 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 "Light Of The World"?
The arrangement plays at 100 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "Light Of The World" easy to play on piano?
Yes β€” this is one of our beginner-friendly arrangements with simplified chords and color-coded notes.
Can I download sheet music for "Light Of The World"?
Yes β€” registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "Light Of The World"?
"Light Of The World" was originally performed by Chris Tomlin. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
What other songs by Chris Tomlin can I play here?
Try "Let God Arise", "Awesome Is The Lord Most High", "Indescribable". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
Can a complete beginner play "Light Of The World"?
Absolutely! The Beginner mode shows large color-coded notes with letter names (C, D, E...). Just match the colors to your keyboard β€” no music reading needed. "Light Of The World" is perfect for first-time players.
Do I need to read music to play "Light Of The World"?
No! Our Beginner mode replaces traditional notation with color-coded letter names. Each note shows exactly which key to press. You can start playing "Light Of The World" in minutes, even if you've never touched a piano before.