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

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.

Is there a karaoke version of "What This World Needs" with lyrics?

Yes — this is a free karaoke slide for "What This World Needs" by Casting Crowns. The lyrics appear on screen a line at a time and each word lights up exactly when it's sung, with a bouncing ball leading you word to word. A backing plays underneath so you can just sing.

Does it show chords so I can play along on guitar or piano?

It does — a chord symbol sits on a thin row just above the lyric it changes on, so the same screen doubles as a lyrics-and-chords chart. Guitarists can strum the changes and pianists can comp while singing; the chords are colour-coded and move with the live transpose if you change key.

Can I change the key of "What This World Needs" to match my voice or capo?

Yes. The original is in A, but the live transpose control shifts the whole song up or down semitones until the melody sits in your range (or maps to an easier guitar shape / capo position) — the on-screen chords and the backing move with it.

Can I slow "What This World Needs" down to learn the words and chords?

Yes — the tempo control lets you take it as slow as you need while the lyrics still light up in time and the ball keeps you on the beat. Speed it back up once you can sing and play it through.