What key is "What This World Needs" in?

"What This World Needs" by Casting Crowns is in the key of A with a tempo of 138 BPM. Difficulty: medium.

Is "What This World Needs" 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 This World Needs" 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 This World Needs"?

This arrangement of "What This World Needs" uses 10 chords: Am, C, C6, D, Dm, Dpow, Dsus2, F, +2 more.

How long does it take to learn "What This World Needs" 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", "WHAT IF HIS PEOPLE PRAYED". All are available in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.

Lyrics

What this world needs

is not an oth er (Fmaj7)one hit won der with (G)an axe to grind, an oth er (Am)two bit pol i ti (C6)cian ped dl ing lies, an oth er (Dsus2)three ring cir cus so (F)ci e ty.

What this world needs

is not an oth er (Fmaj7)sign wav ing su per saint (G)that’s bet ter than you, an oth er (Am)ear pleas ing can dy man (C6)a fraid of the truth, an oth er (Dsus2)proph et in an Ar man i suit.

(CN.C.)What this world needs

is a (D5)Sav ior who will res cue, a (Am)Spir it who will lead,

a (D5)Fa ther who will love them (Am)in their time of need,

a (D5)Sav ior who will res cue, a (Am)Spir it who will lead,

a Fa ther who will love.

That’s what this world needs.

What this world needs

is (Am)for us to care more a bout the (Fmaj7)in side than the (G)out side.

Have we be come so blind that we can’t (C6)see God’s got ta change her (Dsus2)heart be fore He chang es her (F)shirt?

What this world needs

is for us to stop (Fmaj7)hid ing be hind our (G)rel e vance, blend ing in so well that peo ple can’t see the (C6)dif fer ence, and it’s the (Dsus2)dif fer ence that sets the world (F)free.

What this world needs That’s what this world needs.

What this world needs

is a (D5)Sav ior who will res cue, a (Am)Spir it who will lead,

a (D5)Fa ther who will love them (Am)in their time of need,

a (D5)Sav ior who will res cue, a (Am)Spir it who will lead,

a Fa ther who will love.

That’s what this world needs.

Je sus is our Sav ior, that’s what this world (Fmaj7)needs.

A Fa ther’s arms a round you, that’s what this world (Am)needs.

(G)That’s what this world (Am)needs.

What This World Needs by Casting Crowns

1 person has learned this song

Easy piano arrangement in the key of A at 138 BPM. Difficulty: medium. Color-coded notes — no sheet-reading skill required.

About “What This World Needs”

What key is "What This World Needs" in?: "What This World Needs" by Casting Crowns is in the key of A with a tempo of 138 BPM. Difficulty: medium.
Is "What This World Needs" 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 This World Needs" 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 This World Needs"?: This arrangement of "What This World Needs" uses 10 chords: Am, C, C6, D, Dm, Dpow, Dsus2, F, +2 more.
How long does it take to learn "What This World Needs" 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", "WHAT IF HIS PEOPLE PRAYED". All are available in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.