Refuge — Beginner Piano Tutorial

Learn "Refuge" on piano — perfect for absolute beginners. Large color-coded notes show you exactly which keys to press. No music reading required. Key of D, 100 BPM.

Tip: Break this song into sections and master each one separately. The speed control lets you drill difficult passages at any tempo.

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. Huh. When it’s (Hoo, (G)hoo, hoo, (G)hoo. Hoo, (G)hoo, hoo, (G)hoo.) (Hoo, (G)hoo, hoo, (G)hoo. Hoo, (G)hoo, hoo, (G)hoo.)

Try other practice modes:

Falling NotesLead SheetBar SheetSimple Sheet

Song Details

Category
R&B/Soul
Key
D
Tempo
100 BPM
Difficulty
hard

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How to Play "Refuge" on Piano

  1. 1
    Pick a practice mode — Choose from Fall Down, Beginner, Lead Sheet, Bar Sheet, or Simple Sheet — each mode visualizes the music differently to match your learning style.
  2. 2
    Practice each hand separately — Use the Left, Right, and Both buttons to isolate the bass or treble part and build muscle memory one hand at a time.
  3. 3
    Adjust speed and turn on metronome — Slow down to 50% while learning, then gradually speed up. Enable the metronome to keep steady timing.
  4. 4
    Loop a section — Select a tricky part and loop it until you nail it. Perfect for mastering difficult passages.
  5. 5
    Download sheet music — Export a PDF of the sheet music to print out and practice on your real piano anytime, anywhere.