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€” Falling Notes Piano Tutorial

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Watch "Light Of The World" by Chris Tomlin in falling notes style β€” like Synthesia. Color-coded notes fall onto the keyboard in real time. Practice left hand, right hand, or both. 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 learn "Light Of The World" with falling notes like Synthesia?
Yes β€” Falling Notes mode shows colored note shapes dropping onto a virtual keyboard, the same visual style as Synthesia or piano-tile games. Each note's column matches the piano key you press. Works for "Light Of The World" with hands-separate practice in C at 100 BPM.
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 I practice left and right hand separately for "Light Of The World"?
Yes! Our Top Down mode lets you isolate the left hand (bass clef), right hand (treble clef), or play both together. This makes it easy to master "Light Of The World" one hand at a time before combining them.
What is falling notes style for "Light Of The World"?
Falling notes (also known as Synthesia or piano waterfall) shows color-coded rectangles falling from the top of the screen onto a virtual keyboard. Each note's position matches the piano key you need to press. "Light Of The World" is in the key of C at 100 BPM.