What key is "What If His People Prayed" in?

"What If His People Prayed" by Casting Crowns is in the key of Ab with a tempo of 122 BPM. Difficulty: medium.

Is "What If His People Prayed" easy to play on piano?

This arrangement is rated medium. It requires comfort with chord shapes and basic hand independence. Expect 1-2 weeks of regular practice for a confident performance.

Can I play "What If His People Prayed" without reading sheet music?

Yes. Our player offers a falling-notes mode (Synthesia-style) and a beginner mode with color-coded keys — both let you play along without reading traditional notation.

What chords are used in "What If His People Prayed"?

This arrangement of "What If His People Prayed" uses 11 chords: Ab, Abmaj7, Absus2, Bb, Bb7, Bbsus4, Cm7, Dbsus2, +3 more.

How long does it take to learn "What If His People Prayed" on piano?

2–4 weeks of consistent practice (20–30 min/day) for an intermediate player. Drill the tricky passages in isolation first.

What other songs by Casting Crowns can I play here?

Try "Who Am I", "VOICE OF TRUTH", "JESUS, FRIEND OF SINNERS". All are available in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.

Lyrics

What if the (Eb)ar mies (Ebsus)of the (Eb)Lord

picked up and (Eb)dust ed (Ebsus)off their (Eb)swords,

Then vowed to (Ab)set the (Dbsus2)cap tive (Ab)free

and not let (Cm7)Sa tan (Absus2)have one (Eb)more.

What if the (Eb)church, for (Absus2)heav en’s (Eb)sake,

came fin ’ly (Eb)stepped up (Absus2)to the (Cm7)plate,

What took a stand up (Absus2)on God’s (Eb)prom ise stopped ask and (Absus2)stormed hell’s rust y (Eb)gates?

What if His peo ple prayed,

and those who bear (Cm7)His name would on ly seek His face, yeah,

and turn from their (Cm7)own ways?

And what would (Eb)hap pen (Ebsus)if we (Eb)prayed

for those raised (Eb)up to (Ebsus)lead the (Eb)way?

Then may be (Ab)kids in (Dbsus2)school could (Ab)pray

and un born (Cm7)chil dren (Absus2)see of (Eb)day.

What if the (Eb)life that (Absus2)we pur (Eb)sue

came from a (Eb)hun ger (Absus2)for the (Cm7)truth?

What if the fam ’ly (Absus2)turned to (Eb)Je sus, stopped ask ing (Absus2)O prah what to (Eb)do?

What if His peo ple prayed,

and those who bear (Cm7)His name would on ly seek His face, yeah,

and turn from their (Cm7)own ways?

And what would He said that they would hear.

His prom ise has (Cm7)been made.

He’s an swered loud and clear, yeah,

If on ly we (Cm7)would pray.

If My peo ple called by My name,

if they’ll hum ble them selves and pray.

If My peo ple called by My name,

if they’ll hum ble them selves and pray.

What if His peo ple prayed, (If My peo ple called by and (Cm7)those name, who bear His name would on ly seek His face, yeah, if they’ll hum ble them selves and (Cm7)turn pray.) from their own ways?

He said that they would hear.

(If My peo ple called by His (Cm7)prom name, ise has been made.

He’ll an swer loud and clear, yeah, if they’ll hum ble them selves If (Cm7)on pray.) ly we would pray.

What if His peo ple prayed?

(If My peo ple called by My name,

if (Cm7)they’ll hum ble them selves and pray.)

(If (Cm7)my peo ple called by My name.

What If His People Prayed by Casting Crowns

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Easy piano arrangement in the key of Ab at 122 BPM. Difficulty: medium. Color-coded notes — no sheet-reading skill required.

About “What If His People Prayed”

What key is "What If His People Prayed" in?: "What If His People Prayed" by Casting Crowns is in the key of Ab with a tempo of 122 BPM. Difficulty: medium.
Is "What If His People Prayed" easy to play on piano?: This arrangement is rated medium. It requires comfort with chord shapes and basic hand independence. Expect 1-2 weeks of regular practice for a confident performance.
Can I play "What If His People Prayed" without reading sheet music?: Yes. Our player offers a falling-notes mode (Synthesia-style) and a beginner mode with color-coded keys — both let you play along without reading traditional notation.
What chords are used in "What If His People Prayed"?: This arrangement of "What If His People Prayed" uses 11 chords: Ab, Abmaj7, Absus2, Bb, Bb7, Bbsus4, Cm7, Dbsus2, +3 more.
How long does it take to learn "What If His People Prayed" on piano?: 2–4 weeks of consistent practice (20–30 min/day) for an intermediate player. Drill the tricky passages in isolation first.
What other songs by Casting Crowns can I play here?: Try "Who Am I", "VOICE OF TRUTH", "JESUS, FRIEND OF SINNERS". All are available in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.