Other arrangements of Prodigal
Pick a learning view.
(B)Liv ing on my (C#m)own,
think ing for my (Amaj7)self;
cas tles in the sand,
tem po rar y wealth.
The walls are fall ing down,
the storms are clos ing in.
Tears have filled my eyes, here I am a gain.
And I’ve held
out as long
as I can.
Now I’m let ting go and hold ing out my hand.
Dad dy, here I am a gain.
Will You (E)take me back to night?
I went and made the world my friend,
and it (E)left me high and dry.
I (Amaj7)drag Your name back through the mud that You first found me in.
Not (Amaj7)wor thy to be called Your son, is this to be my end?
Dad dy, here I am,
here I
am a gain.
(B)Curse this morn ing sun!
Drags me in to one more day
of reap ing what I’ve sown,
of liv ing with my shame.
Wel come to my world and the life that I have made,
where one day you’re a prince,
the next day you’re a slave.
(B)And I’ve held
(B)And I’ve held
out as long
as I can.
Now I’m let ting go and hold ing out my hand.
Dad dy, here I am a gain.
Will You (E)take me back to night?
I went and made the world (Amaj7)my friend,
and it (E)left me high and dry.
I (Amaj7)drag Your name back through the mud that You first found me in.
Not (Amaj7)wor thy to be called Your son, is this to be my end?
Dad dy, here I am,
here I
am a gain.
Prodigal — Easy Piano Notes for Beginners
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Learn "Prodigal" on piano with easy notes — perfect for absolute beginners. Large color-coded note names show exactly which keys to press. No music reading required. Key of E, 92 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 “Prodigal”
- Can I play "Prodigal" without reading sheet music?
- Yes — Easy Notes mode prints the letter name (C, D, E…) directly on each note in big color-coded labels, so you can match colors to your keyboard without any traditional notation. The whole arrangement of "Prodigal" is playable in minutes, even for first-time players.
- What key is "Prodigal" by Casting Crowns played in?
- Prodigal is arranged in the key of E on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
- What's the tempo (BPM) of "Prodigal"?
- The arrangement plays at 92 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
- Is "Prodigal" 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 "Prodigal"?
- Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
- Who composed "Prodigal"?
- "Prodigal" was originally performed by Casting Crowns. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
- What chords are used in "Prodigal"?
- This arrangement uses 6 chords: Amaj7, B, Bsus4, C#m, E, F#m7.
- What other songs by Casting Crowns can I play here?
- Try "Who Am I", "VOICE OF TRUTH", "WHAT IF HIS PEOPLE PRAYED". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
- Can a complete beginner play "Prodigal"?
- 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. "Prodigal" is simplified for beginners.
- Do I need to read music to play "Prodigal"?
- No! Our Beginner mode replaces traditional notation with color-coded letter names. Each note shows exactly which key to press. You can start playing "Prodigal" in minutes, even if you've never touched a piano before.