Light Of The World

by Chris Tomlin
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Lyrics

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€” Karaoke: Lyrics & Chords to Sing & Play Along

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Free karaoke for "Light Of The World" by Chris Tomlin: lyrics on screen with the chords above each line and a bouncing ball that lands on every word in time. Sing along, or play along on guitar or piano from the chord chart. Change the key to fit your voice, slow the tempo down. 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”

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.
Is there a karaoke version of "Light Of The World" with lyrics?
Yes β€” this is a free karaoke slide for "Light Of The World" by Chris Tomlin. The lyrics appear on screen a line at a time and each word lights up exactly when it's sung, with a bouncing ball leading you word to word. A backing plays underneath so you can just sing.
Does it show chords so I can play along on guitar or piano?
It does β€” a chord symbol sits on a thin row just above the lyric it changes on, so the same screen doubles as a lyrics-and-chords chart. Guitarists can strum the changes and pianists can comp while singing; the chords are colour-coded and move with the live transpose if you change key.
Can I change the key of "Light Of The World" to match my voice or capo?
Yes. The original is in C, but the live transpose control shifts the whole song up or down semitones until the melody sits in your range (or maps to an easier guitar shape / capo position) β€” the on-screen chords and the backing move with it.
Can I slow "Light Of The World" down to learn the words and chords?
Yes β€” the tempo control lets you take it as slow as you need while the lyrics still light up in time and the ball keeps you on the beat. Speed it back up once you can sing and play it through.