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 — Karaoke: Lyrics & Chords to Sing & Play Along
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Free karaoke for "Prodigal" by Casting Crowns: lyrics on screen with the chords above each line and a bouncing ball that lands on every word in time. Sing along, or play along on guitar or piano from the chord chart. Change the key to fit your voice, slow the tempo down. 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”
- 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.
- Is there a karaoke version of "Prodigal" with lyrics?
- Yes — this is a free karaoke slide for "Prodigal" by Casting Crowns. The lyrics appear on screen a line at a time and each word lights up exactly when it's sung, with a bouncing ball leading you word to word. A backing plays underneath so you can just sing.
- Does it show chords so I can play along on guitar or piano?
- It does — a chord symbol sits on a thin row just above the lyric it changes on, so the same screen doubles as a lyrics-and-chords chart. Guitarists can strum the changes and pianists can comp while singing; the chords are colour-coded and move with the live transpose if you change key.
- Can I change the key of "Prodigal" to match my voice or capo?
- Yes. The original is in E, but the live transpose control shifts the whole song up or down semitones until the melody sits in your range (or maps to an easier guitar shape / capo position) — the on-screen chords and the backing move with it.
- Can I slow "Prodigal" down to learn the words and chords?
- Yes — the tempo control lets you take it as slow as you need while the lyrics still light up in time and the ball keeps you on the beat. Speed it back up once you can sing and play it through.