Other arrangements of Place In This World
Pick a learning view.
The wind is mov ing, but I am (B)stand ing (Bsus)still.
A life of pag es
(F)wait ing (G)to be (C)filled.
A heart me that’s hope ful, a head that’s (B)full of be (Bsus)dreams.
But this be (A)com ing is (F)hard er (G)than it (C)seems.
(G)Feels like
I’m look ing for a rea son, roam ing through the night to find my (B)place in this world, my place in this world.
Not a lot to lean on.
I need Your light to help me find my (B)place in this world, my place in this world.
If there are mil lions but I am (B)on their (Bsus)knees,
a mong the man y,
(F)can You (G)still hear (C)me?
A Hear me that’s ask ing, a head do (B)I of be (Bsus)long?
Is there a (A)vi sion that (F)I can (G)call my (C)own?
(G)Show me.”
I’m look ing for a rea son, roam ing through the night to find my (B)place in this world, my place in this world.
Not a lot to lean on.
I need Your light to help me find my (B)place in this world, my place in this world.
in this world.
Look ing for a rea son, roam ing through the night to find my (C)place in this world, my place in this world.
Not a lot to lean on.
I need Your light to help me find my (C)place in this world, my place in this world.
Look ing for a rea son, roam ing through the night to find my (C)place in this world, my place in this world.
Not a lot to lean on.
I need Your light to help me find my (C)place in this world, my place in this world.
Place In This World — Classic Piano Sheet Music
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Read "Place In This World" by Michael W. Smith in classic piano notation — both hands, real chords + notes, in the published key of B. Engraved server-side from the publisher MusicXML; click any note to jump there as the score follows along at 80 BPM.
Tip: Use the speed control to practice at 70% tempo first. Focus on tricky chord transitions before attempting the full arrangement.
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About “Place In This World”
- Is this the same engraved sheet music a piano teacher would print for "Place In This World"?
- Yes — the score is rendered server-side from the publisher MusicXML using Verovio (the same engine RISM and OpenScore use). Standard piano notation, treble + bass staves, real chord symbols, key signature B. Print-quality and identical to what you'd see in a printed piano book.
- What key is "Place In This World" by Michael W. Smith played in?
- Place In This World is arranged in the key of B on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
- What's the tempo (BPM) of "Place In This World"?
- The arrangement plays at 80 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
- Is "Place In This World" 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 "Place In This World"?
- Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
- Who composed "Place In This World"?
- "Place In This World" was originally performed by Michael W. Smith. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
- What chords are used in "Place In This World"?
- This arrangement uses 17 chords: A, Am7, B, Bb, Bsus4, C, D, E, +9 more.
- 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 in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
- Is this the same notation a piano teacher would hand me?
- Yes — "Place In This World" is rendered at engraver quality (the Verovio engine, the same toolkit RISM and OpenScore editions use) from the original publisher MusicXML. You get standard piano notation: treble + bass clefs, key signature B, time signature, beams, dynamics — everything a printed sheet music book would have. Great for piano students learning to read music properly.
- What's the difference between Sheet Music and the other modes here?
- Sheet Music is the "classic" view — the one your piano teacher uses. Other modes (Beginner, Fall Down, Simple Sheet, Lead Sheet) trade real notation for color-coded notes and falling shapes to help absolute beginners. Use Sheet Music once you're ready to read both hands at once from real notation.
- Can I practice from this view at my own pace?
- Yes — slow the tempo from 80 BPM down (or up) without changing the pitch. The score scrolls in time and the currently playing note is highlighted, so you can drill a tough bar at half speed and bump it up once it feels comfortable.
- Why can I click a note in the score?
- Every notehead is interactive. Click and the audio jumps to that moment so you can drill a specific phrase or bar instead of replaying from the top. The currently playing note is highlighted as the music advances so your eye never loses its place.
- Can I download the sheet music as a PDF?
- Yes — Sheet Music PDF is one of the download formats for this song. The engraved score prints page-perfect on A4 / Letter so you can practice from paper as well as on screen.