What This World Needs

by Casting Crowns
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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 — Easy Piano Notes for Beginners

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Learn "What This World Needs" on piano with easy notes — perfect for absolute beginners. Large color-coded note names show exactly which keys to press. No music reading required. Key of A, 138 BPM.

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

About “What This World Needs”

Can I play "What This World Needs" without reading sheet music?
Yes — Easy Notes mode prints the letter name (C, D, E…) directly on each note in big color-coded labels, so you can match colors to your keyboard without any traditional notation. The whole arrangement of "What This World Needs" is playable in minutes, even for first-time players.
What key is "What This World Needs" by Casting Crowns played in?
What This World Needs is arranged in the key of A on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
What's the tempo (BPM) of "What This World Needs"?
The arrangement plays at 138 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "What This World Needs" 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 "What This World Needs"?
Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "What This World Needs"?
"What This World Needs" was originally performed by Casting Crowns. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
What chords are used in "What This World Needs"?
This arrangement uses 10 chords: Am, C, C6, D, Dm, Dpow, Dsus2, F, +2 more.
What other songs by Casting Crowns can I play here?
Try "Who Am I", "VOICE OF TRUTH", "WHAT IF HIS PEOPLE PRAYED". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
Can a complete beginner play "What This World Needs"?
Absolutely! The Beginner mode shows large color-coded notes with letter names (C, D, E...). Just match the colors to your keyboard — no music reading needed. "What This World Needs" is simplified for beginners.
Do I need to read music to play "What This World Needs"?
No! Our Beginner mode replaces traditional notation with color-coded letter names. Each note shows exactly which key to press. You can start playing "What This World Needs" in minutes, even if you've never touched a piano before.