Upon This Rock

by Bill & Gloria Gaither
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Lyrics

When oth ers (F)see with earth ly eyes (Am7)just what they (Bbmaj9)want

to see,

(Gm7)you will see the (F)things that nev er (Bb)die.

(A)You will (Dm)know and rec og nize (F)by sim ple, (Gm7)child

like faith

the (G7sus)price less truth that (G7)oth ers will de (Gm7)ny.

(Gm7)When oth ers (F)say I’m just a man (Am7)who liked to (Bbmaj7)dream

his dreams,

when oth ers call a (F)mir a cle a (Bb)myth,

(A)you’ll lis ten (Dm)for e ter ni ty (F)in mo ments (Gm7)as

they pass,

and (G7sus)see with spir it eyes what oth ers (Eb)miss.

(Eb7)Up on this (Ab)Rock

I’ll (G)build my King (C7)dom.

Up on this (Ab)Rock

for ev er and ev er (Bb)it shall stand.

And all the (Dbm)pow’rs of hell it self shall nev er (Cm7)more pre vail a gainst it, for (Ab)Sa tan’s thrones are built on sink ing (Gb)sand.

(Eb9)Up on this (Ab)Rock

I’ll (G)build my King (C7)dom, and on this (Ab)Rock

for ev er and ev er (Bb)it shall stand.

Up on this (Db)Rock of rev e la tion I’ll build a (Cm7)strong and might y na tion and it shall (Bbm7)stand the (Cm7)storms of (Db)time up (Db)on this (Ab)Rock.

If in a (Csus)Rock.

Up on this (Db)Rock of rev e la tion I’ll build a (Cm7)strong and might y na tion, and it shall (Bbm7)stand the (Cm7)storms of (Db)time up on this (Csus)Rock.

I’ll (F)build (Bbm7)my (Ebsus)Church

up (Eb7)on this (Ab)Rock,

up on this (Ab)Rock!

Upon This Rock — Karaoke: Lyrics & Chords to Sing & Play Along

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Free karaoke for "Upon This Rock" by Bill & Gloria Gaither: 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 F, 66 BPM.

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

About “Upon This Rock”

What key is "Upon This Rock" by Bill & Gloria Gaither played in?
Upon This Rock is arranged in the key of F on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
What's the tempo (BPM) of "Upon This Rock"?
The arrangement plays at 66 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "Upon This Rock" 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 "Upon This Rock"?
Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "Upon This Rock"?
"Upon This Rock" was originally performed by Bill & Gloria Gaither. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
What chords are used in "Upon This Rock"?
This arrangement uses 26 chords: A, Ab, Am7, Asus4, Bb, Bb7, Bbm7, Bbmaj7, +18 more.
What other songs by Bill & Gloria Gaither can I play here?
Try "Because He Lives", "He Touched Me", "It's Beginning To Rain". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
Is there a karaoke version of "Upon This Rock" with lyrics?
Yes — this is a free karaoke slide for "Upon This Rock" by Bill & Gloria Gaither. 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 "Upon This Rock" to match my voice or capo?
Yes. The original is in F, 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 "Upon This Rock" 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.