Can a complete beginner play "Parent's Prayer"?

Absolutely! The Beginner mode shows large color-coded notes with letter names (C, D, E...). Just match the colors to your keyboard — no music reading needed. "Parent's Prayer" is simplified for beginners.

Do I need to read music to play "Parent's Prayer"?

No! Our Beginner mode replaces traditional notation with color-coded letter names. Each note shows exactly which key to press. You can start playing "Parent's Prayer" in minutes, even if you've never touched a piano before.

Parent's Prayer — Beginner Piano Tutorial

Learn "Parent's Prayer" on piano — perfect for absolute beginners. Large color-coded notes show you exactly which keys to press. No music reading required. Key of G, 90 BPM.

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

Lyrics

I guess we have al ways (B7)known that a (Em7)day all like this one would come, when our chil dren (D)would leave us when and we be don’t (Am7)gin to build a home of their own. Lord, all You have taught (F#m7)us we have (Em7)day glad You gave ly passed chil on to them. But one thing (D)we don’t know dear Je sus, is how the to (Am7)place them back in Your arms a gain. Lord, help us (E)let go of two that they might be come one, (B7sus)just like the (B7)Fa ther, (A)Spir (E)it and Son. (C#m)Two hearts in vis i bly bound (F#m7)in love by a (A)vow that will not be un done. I Now in your ten der (B7)care, Lord, a (Em7)be all that we can not be. And our help us (D)to trust You when and we be don’t (Am7)see You quick ly meet ing their needs. For You have pro vid (F#m7)ed since the (Em7)day glad You gave ly our chil dren to us. But now in (D)Your arms, know dear Je sus, is how the to (Am7)time has come for giv ing them up. Lord, help us (E)let go of two that they might be come one, (B7sus)just like the (B7)Fa ther, (A)Spir (E)it and Son. (C#m)Two hearts in vis i bly bound (F#m7)in love by a (A)vow that will not be un done. The urge is strong to try hold in’ on to the (E)im age of two, (B)the (A)way that (E)we (B)knew (E)them. But now in Your eyes the two will be as one. (B)Help (C#)us let (F#)go of two that they might be come one,) one, (B)just like the Fa ther, Spir it and Son. (D#m)Two hearts in vis i bly bound (G#m7)in love by a (B)vow that will not be un done, by a (G#m7)vow that will not (B)be (C#)un (F#)done.

Try other practice modes:

Falling Notes Lead Sheet Bar Sheet Simple Sheet

Song Details

Category: Christian/Gospel
Key: G
Tempo: 90 BPM
Difficulty: medium
Artist: Greg Davis

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How to Play "Parent's Prayer" on Piano

1
Pick a practice mode — Choose from Fall Down, Beginner, Lead Sheet, Bar Sheet, or Simple Sheet — each mode visualizes the music differently to match your learning style.
2
Practice each hand separately — Use the Left, Right, and Both buttons to isolate the bass or treble part and build muscle memory one hand at a time.
3
Adjust speed and turn on metronome — Slow down to 50% while learning, then gradually speed up. Enable the metronome to keep steady timing.
4
Loop a section — Select a tricky part and loop it until you nail it. Perfect for mastering difficult passages.
5
Download sheet music — Export a PDF of the sheet music to print out and practice on your real piano anytime, anywhere.