Other arrangements of Upon This Rock
Pick a learning view.
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 — Simple Sheet Music
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"Upon This Rock" 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 Bb, 66 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 “Upon This Rock”
- How does Simplified Piano Arrangement differ from full sheet music for "Upon This Rock"?
- 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 "Upon This Rock" by Bill & Gloria Gaither played in?
- Upon This Rock is arranged in the key of Bb 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 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 "Upon This Rock". Key of Bb, 66 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.
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