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Pick a learning view.
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 — Easy Piano Notes for Beginners
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Learn "Sunrise" on piano with easy notes — perfect for absolute beginners. Large color-coded note names show exactly which keys to press. No music reading required. Key of F, 100 BPM.
Tip: Start at 50% speed to get comfortable with the fingering, then work your way up to full tempo.
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About “Sunrise”
- Can I play "Sunrise" without reading sheet music?
- Yes — Easy Notes mode prints the letter name (C, D, E…) directly on each note in big color-coded labels, so you can match colors to your keyboard without any traditional notation. The whole arrangement of "Sunrise" is playable in minutes, even for first-time players.
- What key is "Sunrise" by Nichole Nordeman played in?
- Sunrise is arranged in the key of F on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
- What's the tempo (BPM) of "Sunrise"?
- The arrangement plays at 100 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
- Is "Sunrise" easy to play on piano?
- Yes — this is one of our beginner-friendly arrangements with simplified chords and color-coded notes.
- Can I download sheet music for "Sunrise"?
- Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
- Who composed "Sunrise"?
- "Sunrise" was originally performed by Nichole Nordeman. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
- What other songs by Nichole Nordeman can I play here?
- Try "HOLY", "WE BUILD", "WHAT IF". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
- Can a complete beginner play "Sunrise"?
- Absolutely! The Beginner mode shows large color-coded notes with letter names (C, D, E...). Just match the colors to your keyboard — no music reading needed. "Sunrise" is perfect for first-time players.
- Do I need to read music to play "Sunrise"?
- No! Our Beginner mode replaces traditional notation with color-coded letter names. Each note shows exactly which key to press. You can start playing "Sunrise" in minutes, even if you've never touched a piano before.