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 — Piano Lead Sheet
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"Prodigal" lead sheet with chords, melody, and lyrics. Play the melody while following chord symbols above. Perfect for sing-along or accompaniment. 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”
- Where are the chord symbols for "Prodigal" displayed?
- Lead Sheet shows chord symbols (like Am, G7, C) above the melody line with lyrics below. Every chord change highlights in real time as the song plays, so you can play the melody with the right hand and follow chord shapes with the left. "Prodigal" is in E.
- 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.
- Does "Prodigal" have chords and lyrics?
- Yes! The Lead Sheet shows the melody with chord symbols (like Am, G, C) and full lyrics. Perfect for singing along or playing with a band. "Prodigal" is in the key of E at 92 BPM.
- What chords are in "Prodigal"?
- Open the Lead Sheet to see all chord symbols displayed above the melody line. The song is in the key of E, so you'll find chords common to that key. Each chord highlights in real time as the song plays.