What key is "Presence" in?

"Presence" by Newsboys is in the key of C with a tempo of 76 BPM. Difficulty: medium.

Is "Presence" easy to play on piano?

This arrangement is rated medium. It requires comfort with chord shapes and basic hand independence. Expect 1-2 weeks of regular practice for a confident performance.

Can I play "Presence" 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.

What chords are used in "Presence"?

This arrangement of "Presence" uses 8 chords: Am, C, Csus4, Dm, F, Fmaj7, G, Gsus4.

How long does it take to learn "Presence" on piano?

2–4 weeks of consistent practice (20–30 min/day) for an intermediate player. Drill the tricky passages in isolation first.

What other songs by Newsboys can I play here?

Try "WE BELIEVE", "DEVOTION", "SHINE". All are available in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.

Lyrics

I lift

up my voice

to the (Am)King,

the King of Glo (G)ry.

I hold

out my hands

to the (Am)One

who is wor (G)thy.

I long

for Your (Gsus)pres (G)ence.

I long,

Lord, I need Your touch.

(C)Come, oh Lord, and fill up my life

with the light of Your pres ence.

This is my heart’s de sire.

Oh Fa ther, (C)come and let Your Spir it a bide.

I long for Your pres ence.

This is my heart’s de sire.

I long

to be washed

in the (Am)well

the of Your mer (G)cy.

I long

to be warmed

by the (Am)fire

of Your glo (G)ry.

I long

for Your (Gsus)pres (G)ence.

I long

for Your heal ing touch.

(C)Come, oh Lord, and fill up my life

with the light of Your pres ence.

This is my heart’s de sire.

Oh Fa ther, (C)come and let Your Spir it a bide.

I long for Your pres ence.

This is my heart’s de sire.

I de sire.

It’s my de sire.

Lord, it’s my de sire.

I (F)wan na feel Your pres ence.

I (Am)wan na feel Your pres ence.

I (Gsus)wan na feel Your pres ence.

I wan na feel Your pres ence, Je sus.

(C)Come, oh, Lord, and fill up my life

with the light of Your pres ence.

This is my heart’s de sire.

(C)Come and let Your Spir it a bide.

I long for Your pres ence.

This is my heart’s de sire.

(C)Come, oh, Lord, and fill up my life

with the light of Your pres ence.

This is my heart’s de sire.

(C)Come and let Your Spir it a bide.

I long for Your pres ence.

This is my heart’s de sire.

de sire.

It’s my de sire.

Lord, You’re my de sire.

Presence by Newsboys

1 person has learned this song

Easy piano arrangement in the key of C at 76 BPM. Difficulty: medium. Color-coded notes — no sheet-reading skill required.

About “Presence”

What key is "Presence" in?: "Presence" by Newsboys is in the key of C with a tempo of 76 BPM. Difficulty: medium.
Is "Presence" easy to play on piano?: This arrangement is rated medium. It requires comfort with chord shapes and basic hand independence. Expect 1-2 weeks of regular practice for a confident performance.
Can I play "Presence" 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.
What chords are used in "Presence"?: This arrangement of "Presence" uses 8 chords: Am, C, Csus4, Dm, F, Fmaj7, G, Gsus4.
How long does it take to learn "Presence" on piano?: 2–4 weeks of consistent practice (20–30 min/day) for an intermediate player. Drill the tricky passages in isolation first.
What other songs by Newsboys can I play here?: Try "WE BELIEVE", "DEVOTION", "SHINE". All are available in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.