What key is "Refuge" in?

"Refuge" by John Legend is in the key of D with a tempo of 100 BPM. Difficulty: medium.

Is "Refuge" 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 "Refuge" 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 "Refuge"?

This arrangement of "Refuge" uses 3 chords: A, D, G. Only a handful of chords — a great pick for early learners.

How long does it take to learn "Refuge" 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 John Legend can I play here?

Try "Heaven", "EVERYBODY KNOWS", "Coming Home". All are available in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.

Lyrics

I prayed for bet (G)ter days to come.

I prayed that I (G)would see the sun.

’Cause life is (G)so bur den some when ev ’ry day’s (G)a rain y one.

But sud den ly there’s no more clouds.

where And I be lieve (G)with out a doubt that heav en (G)sent an an gel down and then she turned (G)my life a round.

And you know and (G)I know friends come and (G)friends go.

Storms rise and (G)winds blow.

But one thing I (G)know for sure: When it’s (D)cold out (G)side,

there’s no need to (G)wor ry ’cause I’m (D)so warm in (G)side.

You give me (G)peace when the (D)storm’s out (G)side.

’Cause we’re in (G)love; I know it ’ll (D)be all (G)right,

all right, it’s (G)all right.

(Hoo, (G)hoo,

hoo, (G)hoo.

Hoo, (G)hoo,

hoo, (G)hoo.)

Now, peace is so (G)hard days to find.

We’re ter ror ized (G)and vic tim ized.

But that’s when (G)I close my eyes and think of you (G)to ease my mind.

You take me to an oth er place where there’s no more war, (G)just love and grace.

And ba by, (G)you re store my faith.

I know this strug (G)gle’s not in vain.

And you know and (G)I know,

through all the (G)bat tles,

Bagh dad to (G)Is rael, there’s one thing I (G)know for sure: When it’s (D)cold out (G)side,

there’s no need to (G)wor ry ’cause I’m (D)so warm in (G)side.

You give me (G)peace when the (D)storm’s out (G)side.

’Cause we’re in (G)love; I know it ’ll (D)be all (G)right,

all right, it’s (G)all right.

(Hoo, (G)hoo,

hoo, (G)hoo.

Hoo, (G)hoo,

hoo, (G)hoo.)

All right, it’s (G)all right,

all right, it’s (G)all right,

all right, it’s (G)all right.

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When it’s (Hoo, (G)hoo,

hoo, (G)hoo.

Hoo, (G)hoo,

hoo, (G)hoo.)

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Refuge by John Legend

1 person has learned this song

Easy piano arrangement in the key of D at 100 BPM. Difficulty: medium. Color-coded notes — no sheet-reading skill required.

About “Refuge”

What key is "Refuge" in?: "Refuge" by John Legend is in the key of D with a tempo of 100 BPM. Difficulty: medium.
Is "Refuge" 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 "Refuge" 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 "Refuge"?: This arrangement of "Refuge" uses 3 chords: A, D, G. Only a handful of chords — a great pick for early learners.
How long does it take to learn "Refuge" 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 John Legend can I play here?: Try "Heaven", "EVERYBODY KNOWS", "Coming Home". All are available in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.