Sometimes By Step

by Rich Mullins
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Lyrics

Some times the night was beau ti ful.

how Some times the sky had was so far a way.

Some times it seemed to stoop so close

you could touch it, but your heart would break.

Some times the morn ing came too soon,

some times the day could be so hot.

There was so much work left to do, but so much You’d (Am7)al read y done.

(D)Oh (G)God, You are my (D)God,

and (C)I will (Dsus)ev er (D)praise (G)You.

(D)Oh (G)God, You are my (D)God,

and (C)I will (Dsus)ev er (D)praise (G)You.

And I will (Em)seek You in the morn ing,

and I will (C)learn to walk in Your (Am7)ways.

(C)And (G)step by step You’ll lead me,

and I will (C)fol low You (Dsus)all of (D)my (G)days.

Some times I think of A bra ham,

how one star he saw had been lit for me.

way.

He was a stran ger in this land,

and I am that but no less than he.

And on this road to right eous ness,

some times the climb can be so steep.

There I may fal ter in my steps,

but nev er be (Am7)yond Your reach.

done.

(D)Oh (G)God, You are my (D)God,

and (C)I will (Dsus)ev er (D)praise (G)You.

(D)Oh (G)God, You are my (D)God,

and (C)I will (Dsus)ev er (D)praise (G)You.

And I will (Em)seek You in the morn ing, and I will (C)learn to walk in Your (Am7)ways.

(C)And (G)step by step You’ll lead me, and I will (C)fol low You (Dsus)all of (D)my (G)days.

(G)days.

And I will (Em)fol low You all of my (Dsus)days,

and I will (Am7)fol low You all of my (F)days.

And (G)step by step You’ll lead me, and I will (C)fol low You (D)all of my (G)days.

And I will (C)fol low You all of (D)my (G)days.

And I will (C)fol low You all of (D)my (G)days.

And I will (C)fol low You all of (D)my (C)fol low You all of (D)my (G)days.

Sometimes By Step — Beginner Piano Tutorial

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

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About “Sometimes By Step”

What key is "Sometimes By Step" by Rich Mullins played in?
Sometimes By Step is arranged in the key of G on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
What's the tempo (BPM) of "Sometimes By Step"?
The arrangement plays at 100 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "Sometimes By Step" 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 "Sometimes By Step"?
Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "Sometimes By Step"?
"Sometimes By Step" was originally performed by Rich Mullins. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
What chords are used in "Sometimes By Step"?
This arrangement uses 9 chords: Am7, Bm, C, D, Dsus4, Em, F, G, +1 more.
What other songs by Rich Mullins can I play here?
Try "SING YOUR PRAISE TO THE LORD", "AWESOME GOD", "IF I STAND". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.

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