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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 — Simple Sheet Music
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"The Orphan" in simplified sheet music format — the bridge between beginner modes and real sheet music. Color-coded notes with lyrics scrolling horizontally. Perfect for learning to read music. 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”
- How does Simplified Piano Arrangement differ from full sheet music for "The Orphan"?
- Simplified Arrangement keeps the melody and chords on a simplified staff with lyrics, color-coded for easy recognition. It's a learner-bridge between Beginner mode and the classic engraved Sheet Music — same song, less visual density.
- 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 Simple Sheet good for learning to read sheet music?
- Yes! Simple Sheet bridges the gap between beginner color-coded modes and traditional notation. Notes are displayed on a simplified staff with colors, lyrics, and chords — helping you build music reading skills gradually while still enjoying "The Orphan". Key of C, 100 BPM.
- What's the difference between Simple Sheet and Lead Sheet?
- Simple Sheet shows a more streamlined, horizontally scrolling view with color-coded notes on a staff and lyrics below — like a simplified version of real sheet music. Lead Sheet shows melody with chord symbols above and full lyrics. Simple Sheet is the next step toward reading traditional notation.