We Are — Beginner Piano Tutorial

Learn "We Are" on piano — perfect for absolute beginners. Large color-coded notes show you exactly which keys to press. No music reading required. Key of Bb, 156 BPM.

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

Lyrics

1. ’ry se cret, ev ’ry shame, ev ’ry fear, ev ’ry pain live in side the dark, but that’s not who we are. We are chil dren of the day. So (Dm7)wake up, sleep er, lift your head. (C)We were meant for more than this. (F)Fight the shad ows, con quer death, (Bb2)make the most of the time we have left. We are the light of the world, we are the (Bb2)cit y on a hill. We are the light of the world, and we got ta, we got ta, we got ta let the light shine. We are the light of the world, we are the (Bb2)cit y on a hill. We are the light of the world, and we got ta, we got ta, we got ta let the light shine. Let the light shine, let the light shine. Ooh. 2. are called to spread the news, to tell the world the sim ple truth. Je sus came to save, there’s free dom in His name, so let His love break through. ta let the light shine. We are the light, we are the light, we are the light, so let your (Dm7)light shine bright er. (Bb2)We are the light, we are the light, we are the light. Je sus, (Bb2)You are the light, You are the light, You are the light. We will (Dm7)lift You high and (Bb2)shine, shine, shine. We are the light of the world, we are the (Bb2)cit y on a hill. We are the light of the world, and we got ta, we got ta, we got ta let the light shine. We are the light of the world, we are the (Bb2)cit y on a hill. We are the light of the world, and we got ta, we got ta, we got ta let the light shine. Let the light shine, let the light shine. Let the light shine, let the light shine.

Try other practice modes:

Falling NotesLead SheetBar SheetSimple Sheet

Song Details

Category
Pop
Key
Bb
Tempo
156 BPM
Difficulty
medium
Artist
Kari Jobe

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How to Play "We Are" on Piano

  1. 1
    Pick a practice mode — Choose from Fall Down, Beginner, Lead Sheet, Bar Sheet, or Simple Sheet — each mode visualizes the music differently to match your learning style.
  2. 2
    Practice each hand separately — Use the Left, Right, and Both buttons to isolate the bass or treble part and build muscle memory one hand at a time.
  3. 3
    Adjust speed and turn on metronome — Slow down to 50% while learning, then gradually speed up. Enable the metronome to keep steady timing.
  4. 4
    Loop a section — Select a tricky part and loop it until you nail it. Perfect for mastering difficult passages.
  5. 5
    Download sheet music — Export a PDF of the sheet music to print out and practice on your real piano anytime, anywhere.