Other arrangements of The Word Is Alive
Pick a learning view.
Look ing out from His (C)throne,
the (G)Fa ther of light and of men
chose to make Him self (C)known
and (G)show us the way back to Him,
speak ing wis dom and truth
in to the hearts of peas ants and kings.
He be gan to un veil the Word that would (G)change the course of all (F)things.
With eyes wide o pen, (G)all would see.
The Word is a live,
and it cuts like a sword through the dark ness,
with a (G)mes sage of life to the hope less and a fraid,
breath ing (F)life in to all who be lieve.
The (C)Word is a live,
and the (C)world and its glo ries will (G)fade,
but His (Am)truth, it will not pass a way;
it re mains,
yes ter day and for ev er the same.
The Word is a live.
Sim ple strokes on a page,
e (G)ter ni ty’s se crets re vealed,
car ried on from age to age.
It (G)speaks truth to us e ven (F)still.
And as the rain falls from Heav en, feeds the earth be fore it re turns,
Lord, let Your Word fall on (Am)us
and (G)bring forth the fruit You de serve.
With eyes wide o pen, (G)let us see.
The Word is a live, The Word is a live.
The Word is a live,
and it cuts like a sword through the dark ness,
with a (G)mes sage of life to the hope less and a fraid,
breath ing (F)life in to all who be lieve.
The (C)Word is a live,
and the (C)world and its glo ries will (G)fade,
but His (Am)truth, it will not pass a way;
it re mains,
yes ter day and for ev er the same.
The Word is a live.
The Word is a live.
Word is a live.
The Word Is Alive — Simple Sheet Music
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"The Word Is Alive" 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, 78 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 “The Word Is Alive”
- How does Simplified Piano Arrangement differ from full sheet music for "The Word Is Alive"?
- 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 Word Is Alive" by Casting Crowns played in?
- The Word Is Alive 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 Word Is Alive"?
- The arrangement plays at 78 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
- Is "The Word Is Alive" 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 "The Word Is Alive"?
- Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
- Who composed "The Word Is Alive"?
- "The Word Is Alive" was originally performed by Casting Crowns. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
- What chords are used in "The Word Is Alive"?
- This arrangement uses 14 chords: Am, Am7, Asus4, C, Cmaj7, Csus2, Dm, Dm7, +6 more.
- What other songs by Casting Crowns can I play here?
- Try "Who Am I", "VOICE OF TRUTH", "WHAT IF HIS PEOPLE PRAYED". 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 Word Is Alive". Key of C, 78 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.