Ooh Child

by Donnie McClurkin
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Lyrics

Ooh, child, (Gm11)things are gon na get eas i er.

Ooh, child, things ’ll get (Gm11)bright er.

Ooh, child, (Gm11)things are gon na get eas i er.

Ooh, child, things ’ll get (Gm11)bright er.

Some (Absus2)day, yes, we’ll (Bbm11)put it to geth er and we’ll get it all done.

Some (Absus2)day, when the world is much (Bbm11)bright er.

Some (Absus2)day, yes, we’ll (Bbm11)walk in the rays of the beau ti ful sun.

Some (Absus2)day, when the world is much (Bbm11)bright er.

Ooh, child, (Gm11)things are gon na get eas i er.

Ooh, child, things ’ll get (Gm11)bright er.

Ooh, child, (Gm11)things are gon na get eas i er.

Ooh, child, things ’ll get (Gm11)bright er.

Some (Absus2)day, yes, we’ll (Bbm11)put it to geth er and we’ll get it all done.

Some (Absus2)day, when the world is much (Bbm11)bright er.

Some (Absus2)day, yes, we’ll (Bbm11)walk in the rays of the beau ti ful sun.

Some (Absus2)day, when the world is much (Bbm11)bright er.

(Bbm11)bright er.

(Come on!)

(Come on!)

(Come on!)

(Come on!)

(Come on, let’s go!) (Some (Absus2)day) we’ll (Bbm11)put it to geth er and we’ll get it all done, (some (Absus2)day) when the world is much (Bbm11)bright er.

(Oh, some (Absus2)day) we’ll (Bbm11)walk in the rays of the beau ti ful sun, (some (Absus2)day) when the world is much (Bbm11)bright er.

(Oh, some (Absus2)day) we’ll (Bbm11)put it to geth er and we’ll get it all done, (some (Absus2)day) when the world is much (Bbm11)bright er.

(Oh, some (Absus2)day) we’ll (Bbm11)walk in the rays of the beau ti ful sun, (some (Absus2)day) when the world is much (Bbm11)bright er.

(Oh, some (Absus2)day) we’ll (Bbm11)bright er.

Ooh, child, (Gm11)things are gon na get eas i er.

Mat thew, Dad dy said things ’ll get (Gm11)bright er.

Dad dy comes to you when you wake up in the morn ing, child.

you wake up in the morn ing, When you wake up in the morn ing, child.

you wake up in the morn ing, When you wake up in the morn ing, child.

you wake up in the morn ing, child.

Ooh Child — Visual Piano Sheet Music

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"Ooh Child" in visual bar notation — see every note as a colored bar on the staff. Easier to read than traditional sheet music. Scrolls automatically as you play. Key of F, 120 BPM.

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

About “Ooh Child”

Why does "Ooh Child" show as colored bars instead of notation?
Bar Notation replaces traditional noteheads with colored horizontal bars on a simplified staff — each bar's vertical position is the pitch and its length is the duration. Much easier to read than classic sheet music while still showing the full arrangement of "Ooh Child".
What key is "Ooh Child" by Donnie McClurkin played in?
Ooh Child is arranged in the key of F on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
What's the tempo (BPM) of "Ooh Child"?
The arrangement plays at 120 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "Ooh Child" easy to play on piano?
This is a medium-difficulty arrangement. Most players can learn it within a few practice sessions using the speed control.
Can I download sheet music for "Ooh Child"?
Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "Ooh Child"?
"Ooh Child" was originally performed by Donnie McClurkin. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
What chords are used in "Ooh Child"?
This arrangement uses 8 chords: Absus2, Bbmaj9, Bbmin, C, Dbmaj9, F6, Fsus2, Gmin.
What other songs by Donnie McClurkin can I play here?
Try "STAND", "I LOVE TO PRAISE HIM", "I WILL SING". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
Is this real sheet music for "Ooh Child"?
It's a simplified visual notation using colored bars instead of traditional notes. Each bar's vertical position shows the pitch and its length shows duration — much easier to read for beginners while still showing the complete arrangement of "Ooh Child".
Can I see all the notes in "Ooh Child"?
Yes! The Bar Sheet shows every note in the arrangement as a colored bar. The sheet scrolls automatically during playback, or you can scroll manually to study any section. The song is in the key of F at 120 BPM.