Lyrics
If I had (Bb)the chance
to go back (Bb)a gain,
take a dif (Bb)f’rent road, bear a light (F)er load, tell an (A5)eas y sto ry,
I would walk (Bb)a way
with my yes (Bb)ter days,
and I would (Bb)not trade
what is bro (F)soul ken
cer for (A5)eas y sto ry, (A5)beau ty on ly.
But Ev ’ry
val ley, (Dm)ev ’ry bit ter (C)chill
and made me
to read y to (F)climb back up the (C)hill for ev ’ry
and find that
You are
sun rise,
(G)You are blue skies.
And how would (A)I know the (Bm)morn ing if I (G)knew not mid night?
You’re my
ho ri
(Bm7)zon,
You’re the (G)light of a new dawn.
So thank You, (G)thank You
that af ter the (G)long night,
You are sun rise.
You are sun rise.
And You a lone will (D)shine.
And You a lone can (F)res ur rect this (A)heart of mine.
You are
sun rise,
(G)You are blue skies.
And how would (A)I know the (Bm)morn ing if I (G)knew not mid night?
You’re my
ho ri
(Bm7)zon,
You’re the (G)light of a new dawn.
So thank You, (G)thank You
that af ter the (G)long night,
You are sun rise.
Sunrise by Nichole Nordeman
Easy piano arrangement in the key of Bb at 100 BPM. Difficulty: easy. Color-coded notes — no sheet-reading skill required.
About “Sunrise”
- What key is "Sunrise" in?
- "Sunrise" by Nichole Nordeman is in the key of Bb with a tempo of 100 BPM. Difficulty: easy.
- Is "Sunrise" easy to play on piano?
- Yes — this arrangement is rated easy, meaning it uses simple chord patterns and a manageable tempo. Most beginners can play through it in 1-3 practice sessions using our color-coded notes.
- Can I play "Sunrise" 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.
- How long does it take to learn "Sunrise" on piano?
- 1–3 short practice sessions for the basics; 2–3 weeks to perform confidently with both hands.
- What other songs by Nichole Nordeman can I play here?
- Try "HOLY", "WE BUILD", "WHAT IF". All are available in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.