This Day

by Steven Curtis Chapman
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Lyrics

La (E7)la la la (G)la,

la (E7)la la la (G)la la la.

La (E7)la la la (G)la,

la (E7)la.

(G)Yes (A)ter (G)day the (G)sky was (G)bright (D)and (G)clear.

(G)I could see the sun and (G)I (Dmaj7)could (G)hear (F6)the (D)song.

But (G)Faith (A)flowed (G)like a (G)riv (Dmaj7)er, (G)free (D)and (G)deep, and grace (A)was (G)not so (G)hard (Dmaj7)to (G)be (D)be (G)lieved.

But (A)that was yes ter day, and what was close e nough to touch now seems a world (E7)his a way.

So what (G)a bout this (G)day?

This (E7)day

(Gsus)all His (G)mer cies are new.

This (E7)day

(Gsus)ev ’ry (G)prom ise is true.

Fa (E7)ther, help me to be lieve, give me (G)faith I need to (D)know (E7)You and (Gsus)trust (G)You this day.

This day.

(G)Who (A)knows (G)what to (G)mor row’s (G)light (D)will (G)bring,

(G)tears to cry or may be (G)songs (Dmaj7)to (G)sing (F6)out (D)loud.

But (G)on (A)ly (G)God can (G)see (Dmaj7)that (G)far (D)a (G)way, and He (A)made (G)us for (G)liv (Dmaj7)ing (G)day (D)by (G)day ’cause (A)He wants us to see and that the God that He’s been ev ’ry day of world (E7)his to ry

is who (G)He is this (G)day.

This (E7)day

(Gsus)all His (G)mer cies are new.

This (E7)day

(Gsus)ev ’ry (G)prom ise is true.

Fa (E7)ther, help me to be lieve, give me (G)faith I need to (D)know (E7)You and (Gsus)trust (G)You this day.

This day.

(Gsus)trust (G)You.

’Cause (E7sus)You are (E7)the same yes ter (E7sus)day and (E7)to day and for (C)ev (G6)er.

(F#7sus)Through ev (F#7)’ry sea son Your (F#7sus)truth and (F#7)Your grace nev er (G)change.

Oh, Lord, I do be lieve

that the God that You’ve been ev ’ry day of (E7)his to ry is who (G)You are this (G)day.

This day,

this day.

This (E7)day you mer cies (G)are new.

This (E7)day Your prom ise (G)is true.

This (E7)day my hope is (G)in You, Lord.

This (E7)day,

(Gsus)whoa, (G)yeah.

This (E7)day

(Gsus)all Your (G)mer cies are new.

This (E7)day

(Gsus)ev ’ry (G)prom ise is true.

Fa (E7)ther, help me to be lieve, give me (G)faith I need to (D)know (E7)You and (Gsus)trust (G)You this day.

All your (G)mer cies are new.

This (E7)day

(Gsus)ev ’ry (G)prom ise is true.

Fa (E7)ther, help me to be lieve, give me (G)faith I need to (D)know (E7)You and (Gsus)trust (G)You this day.

All your (G)mer cies are new.

(This day your mer cies are new.

This (E7)day your prom ise (G)is true.

This (E7)day my hope is (G)in You, Lord.

this (E7)day.)

This Day — Karaoke: Lyrics & Chords to Sing & Play Along

Free karaoke for "This Day" by Steven Curtis Chapman: 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 D, 120 BPM.

Tip: Use the speed control to practice at 70% tempo first. Focus on tricky chord transitions before attempting the full arrangement.

About “This Day”

What key is "This Day" by Steven Curtis Chapman played in?
This Day is arranged in the key of D on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
What's the tempo (BPM) of "This Day"?
The arrangement plays at 120 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "This Day" 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 "This Day"?
Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "This Day"?
"This Day" was originally performed by Steven Curtis Chapman. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
What chords are used in "This Day"?
This arrangement uses 11 chords: A, Bm, C, D, Dmaj7, E7, F#7, F6, +3 more.
What other songs by Steven Curtis Chapman can I play here?
Try "MAGNIFICENT OBSESSION", "HOW DO I LOVE HER", "I'M GONNA BE". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
Is there a karaoke version of "This Day" with lyrics?
Yes — this is a free karaoke slide for "This Day" by Steven Curtis Chapman. 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 "This Day" to match my voice or capo?
Yes. The original is in D, 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 "This Day" 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.