Other arrangements of The Orphan
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(Am)May be I push when I’m (G)meant to be still, (F)may be I take it all (Dm)too per (C)son al.
Je sus, (G)how to rec on cile?
The (Am)joy ful noise, the an cient land, the tug from some in vis (Dm)i ble hand,
the (Am)dy ing moth er (G)weav ing bul rush es
a long the Nile.
(C)Float
her
(G)bas ket o ver the sea.
Here on a (F)bar ren shore
we’ll be (G)wait ing for
a (C)tail wind to car ry her or phan’s cry.
Don’t you (F)wor ry, child,
I wrote a (G)lull a by.
I (Am)try to set tle, but I just pass through.
A rain dog, a gyp sy, a wan (C)d’ring Jew.
All those homes
were not ours.
Then I (Am)slept one night in A (G)bra ham’s field and (F)dreamt there was no moon the night he died
count ing stars.
Se lah.
Build ing you a home,
build ing you a home,
build ing you a home,
we’re build ing you a home.
Se lah.
So (C)float her
(G)bas ket o ver the sea.
Here on a (F)bar ren shore
we’ll be (G)wait ing for
a (C)tail wind to car ry an or phan’s cry.
Don’t you (F)wor ry, child,
I’m gon I sing wrote a (G)lull a by.
(C)Float her
(G)bas ket o ver the sea.
Here on a (F)bar ren shore
we’ll be (G)wait ing for
a (C)tail wind to bring us an your sweet cry.
Don’t you (F)wor ry, child,
I’m gon I sing you a (G)lull a by.
The Orphan — Karaoke: Lyrics & Chords to Sing & Play Along
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Free karaoke for "The Orphan" by Newsboys: lyrics on screen with the chords above each line and a bouncing ball that lands on every word in time. Sing along, or play along on guitar or piano from the chord chart. Change the key to fit your voice, slow the tempo down. Key of C, 100 BPM.
Tip: Use the speed control to practice at 70% tempo first. Focus on tricky chord transitions before attempting the full arrangement.
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About “The Orphan”
- What key is "The Orphan" by Newsboys played in?
- The Orphan is arranged in the key of C on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
- What's the tempo (BPM) of "The Orphan"?
- The arrangement plays at 100 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
- Is "The Orphan" 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 "The Orphan"?
- Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
- Who composed "The Orphan"?
- "The Orphan" was originally performed by Newsboys. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
- What chords are used in "The Orphan"?
- This arrangement uses 7 chords: Am, C, D, Dm, F, G, Gsus4.
- What other songs by Newsboys can I play here?
- Try "WE BELIEVE", "DEVOTION", "SHINE". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
- Is there a karaoke version of "The Orphan" with lyrics?
- Yes — this is a free karaoke slide for "The Orphan" by Newsboys. The lyrics appear on screen a line at a time and each word lights up exactly when it's sung, with a bouncing ball leading you word to word. A backing plays underneath so you can just sing.
- Does it show chords so I can play along on guitar or piano?
- It does — a chord symbol sits on a thin row just above the lyric it changes on, so the same screen doubles as a lyrics-and-chords chart. Guitarists can strum the changes and pianists can comp while singing; the chords are colour-coded and move with the live transpose if you change key.
- Can I change the key of "The Orphan" to match my voice or capo?
- Yes. The original is in C, but the live transpose control shifts the whole song up or down semitones until the melody sits in your range (or maps to an easier guitar shape / capo position) — the on-screen chords and the backing move with it.
- Can I slow "The Orphan" down to learn the words and chords?
- Yes — the tempo control lets you take it as slow as you need while the lyrics still light up in time and the ball keeps you on the beat. Speed it back up once you can sing and play it through.