To God Be The Glory - Lead Sheet - Key Of C Major

Composition/Improvisation

Difficulty Level: 4

(3,115 Points)

Description:

“To God Be The Glory - Lead Sheet - Key Of C Major” is classified as a Level 4 Piano work worth 3,115 points within the Road to Virtuosity progression system. It is categorized under Lead Sheets → Hymns, Easter/Lent and is part of the Composition/Improvisation collection. The sheet music for “To God Be The Glory - Lead Sheet - Key Of C Major” provided on this website is available for non-commercial use. This means it may be downloaded, printed, studied, and performed for personal or educational purposes, but it may not be sold, redistributed commercially, or used as part of a paid product without permission.

“To God Be the Glory” is presented here as a lead sheet in C major. The page includes the melody on a single treble staff, chord symbols above the notes, and three verses of lyrics placed under the melody. Instead of a written-out piano accompaniment, this version gives the tune, harmony, and text so it can be used for singing, simple accompaniment, arranging, or improvisation.

Measures 1–10 present the opening verse material, beginning with “To God be the glory, great things he hath done.” The melody moves in a clear hymn-like shape, while the chord symbols establish the main C major harmony through C, G7, C/E, G, F, and D7. The stacked lyrics allow the same melody to carry all three verses without needing separate pages.

Measures 11–16 complete the verse and prepare the refrain. The melody continues with the “who yielded his life” text, while the harmony moves through C, G7, C/E, G, C, C7, and F before returning toward the home key. This section closes the verse clearly and sets up the more declarative “Praise the Lord” refrain.

Measures 17–26 present the refrain, beginning with “Praise the Lord, praise the Lord, let the earth hear his voice!” The melody becomes more open and public in character, while the chord symbols move through C, G7, C/E, G7/D, F, and C/G. The repeated “Praise the Lord” text gives the ending a strong congregational quality before the final cadence on “great things he hath done.”

Interesting fact: “To God Be the Glory” was written by Fanny J. Crosby with music by William H. Doane, and it became especially well known through large evangelical hymn-singing traditions. Its refrain is built for public participation, which is why the repeated “Praise the Lord” phrases work so strongly in congregational worship, broadcasts, and large church gatherings.

How to earn points for this lead sheet:

  1. Get the lead sheet.Download or purchase the lead sheet using the options available on this page.
  2. Improvise three different verses.Perform exactly three verses of your own arrangement. Each verse must be significantly different: use different left-hand patterns, textures or embellishments. A performance with only two verses will not be approved. Watch the video example for guidance. Your arrangement may be easier or harder than the example, and may be in a different key.
  3. Record your performance.Record the complete performance on your phone, camera or recording app. Perfection is not required; a few minor mistakes are okay. Add a YouTube link, or upload a saved video file for private evaluation.
  4. Submit your video for review.Choose free Public Evaluation for community feedback using a Public or Unlisted YouTube video. Choose paid Private Evaluation for RTV admin feedback using a YouTube link or a video file. Review the charge before paying.
  5. Check your result and collect your points.After review, return to your submission to see the result and any feedback. If approved, collect your points. If more practice is needed, use the feedback to prepare another recording. Only approved private evaluations count toward certificates.