What key is "Place In This World" in?

"Place In This World" by Michael W. Smith is in the key of C with a tempo of 100 BPM. Difficulty: easy.

Is "Place In This World" easy to play on piano?

Yes — this arrangement is rated easy, meaning it uses simple chord patterns and a manageable tempo. Most beginners can play through it in 1-3 practice sessions using our color-coded notes.

Can I play "Place In This World" without reading sheet music?

Yes. Our player offers a falling-notes mode (Synthesia-style) and a beginner mode with color-coded keys — both let you play along without reading traditional notation.

How long does it take to learn "Place In This World" on piano?

1–3 short practice sessions for the basics; 2–3 weeks to perform confidently with both hands.

What other songs by Michael W. Smith can I play here?

Try "CHRISTMAS DAY", "Great Is The Lord", "I WILL BE HERE FOR YOU". All are available in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.

Lyrics

The wind is mov ing, but (G)I am (C)stand ing (Dm7)still.

A life of pag es how (Gb)wait ing (Ab)to be (Db)filled.

A heart that’s hope ful, a (G)head that’s (C)full of (Dm7)dreams,

but this be (Bb)com ing is (Gb)hard er (Ab)than it (Db)seems.

(Ab)Feels (Bb)like

I’m look ing for a (G)rea son, (F)roam ing through the (G7sus)night to find my (C)place in this world,

my (Bb)place in this world.

Not a lot to (G)lean on.

I (F)need Your light to (G7sus)help me find my (C)place in this world,

my (Bb)place in this world.

If there are mil lions down (G)I am (C)on their (Dm7)knees,

a mong the man y, how (Gb)can You (Ab)still hear (Db)me?

A Hear me ask ing, a (G)“Where do (C)I be (Dm7)long?

Is there a (Bb)vi sion that (Gb)I can (Ab)call my (Db)own?

(Ab)Show (Bb)me.”

I’m look ing for a (G)rea son, (F)roam ing through the (G7sus)night to find my (C)place in this world, my (Bb)place in this world.

Not a lot to (G)lean on.

I (F)need Your light to (G7sus)help me find my (C)place in this world, my (Bb)place in this world.

(Bb)place in this world.

Look ing for a (G)rea son, (F)roam ing through the (G7sus)night to find my (C)place in this world, my (Bb)place in this world.

Not a lot to (G)lean on.

I (F)need Your light to (G)help me find my (C)place in this world.

My (Bb)place in this world.

Look ing for a (G)rea son, (F)roam ing through the (G7sus)night to find my (C)place in this world, my (Bb)place in this world.

Not a lot to (G)lean on.

I (F)need Your light to (G)help me find my (C)place in this world.

My (Bb)place in this world.

Place In This World by Michael W. Smith

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Easy piano arrangement in the key of C at 100 BPM. Difficulty: easy. Color-coded notes — no sheet-reading skill required.

About “Place In This World”

What key is "Place In This World" in?: "Place In This World" by Michael W. Smith is in the key of C with a tempo of 100 BPM. Difficulty: easy.
Is "Place In This World" easy to play on piano?: Yes — this arrangement is rated easy, meaning it uses simple chord patterns and a manageable tempo. Most beginners can play through it in 1-3 practice sessions using our color-coded notes.
Can I play "Place In This World" without reading sheet music?: Yes. Our player offers a falling-notes mode (Synthesia-style) and a beginner mode with color-coded keys — both let you play along without reading traditional notation.
How long does it take to learn "Place In This World" on piano?: 1–3 short practice sessions for the basics; 2–3 weeks to perform confidently with both hands.
What other songs by Michael W. Smith can I play here?: Try "CHRISTMAS DAY", "Great Is The Lord", "I WILL BE HERE FOR YOU". All are available in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.