What It Means

by Jeremy Camp
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Lyrics

I’ve been here a thou sand times be (A7)fore:

(C)face down on the (Em)floor, won d’ring (D)how I e ven (A)reached this place a (C)gain.

But You have shown so end less (A7)ly

how Your (C)love pours o ver (Am)me.

No pic ture can (G)re cre ate the (D)beau ty that I see.

(G)Show me what it means

to (Am7)live my life

a (G)sac ri fice.

If (Em7)on ly I would re al ize

how (C)much it took to pay the price, I (Em)know I’d (D)al ways (C)give

ev ’ry thing to You.

I want this world to al ways (A7)see

Your (C)per fect maj es (Em)ty, re flect ing (D)from my life, this (A)bril liant po et (C)ry.

Writ ten all (G)o ver this place, the (A7)signs of all cre (C)a tion that You (Am)breathed.

Words can’t (G)e ven state how (D)much You mean to me.

I want to face my ver y (G)crime

of not giv ing all of (Eb)mine.

But I can feel the hope You (D)bring

to me.

(G)Show me what it means

to (Am7)live my life a (G)sac ri fice.

If (Em7)on ly I would re al ize

how (C)much it took to pay the price.

(G)Show me what it means

to (Am7)live my life a (G)sac ri fice.

If (Em7)on ly I would re a lize

how (C)much it took to pay the price, I (Em)know I’d (D)al ways (C)give

ev ’ry thing to You.

What It Means — Simple Sheet Music

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"What It Means" 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 G, 100 BPM.

Tip: Start at 50% speed to get comfortable with the fingering, then work your way up to full tempo.

About “What It Means”

How does Simplified Piano Arrangement differ from full sheet music for "What It Means"?
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 "What It Means" by Jeremy Camp played in?
What It Means is arranged in the key of G on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
What's the tempo (BPM) of "What It Means"?
The arrangement plays at 100 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "What It Means" easy to play on piano?
Yes — this is one of our beginner-friendly arrangements with simplified chords and color-coded notes.
Can I download sheet music for "What It Means"?
Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "What It Means"?
"What It Means" was originally performed by Jeremy Camp. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
What other songs by Jeremy Camp can I play here?
Try "Give You Glory", "Give Me Jesus", "Beautiful One". 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 "What It Means". Key of G, 100 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.