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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 — Piano Lead Sheet
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"The Orphan" lead sheet with chords, melody, and lyrics. Play the melody while following chord symbols above. Perfect for sing-along or accompaniment. 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”
- Where are the chord symbols for "The Orphan" displayed?
- Lead Sheet shows chord symbols (like Am, G7, C) above the melody line with lyrics below. Every chord change highlights in real time as the song plays, so you can play the melody with the right hand and follow chord shapes with the left. "The Orphan" is in C.
- 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.
- Does "The Orphan" have chords and lyrics?
- Yes! The Lead Sheet shows the melody with chord symbols (like Am, G, C) and full lyrics. Perfect for singing along or playing with a band. "The Orphan" is in the key of C at 100 BPM.
- What chords are in "The Orphan"?
- Open the Lead Sheet to see all chord symbols displayed above the melody line. The song is in the key of C, so you'll find chords common to that key. Each chord highlights in real time as the song plays.