Blessed Assurance - Lead Sheet - Key Of D Major

Composition/Improvisation

Difficulty Level: 4

(3,350 Points)

Description:

“Blessed Assurance - Lead Sheet - Key Of D Major” is classified as a Level 4 Piano work worth 3,350 points within the Road to Virtuosity progression system. It is categorized under Lead Sheets → Hymns, Hymns - General and is part of the Composition/Improvisation collection. The sheet music for “Blessed Assurance - Lead Sheet - Key Of D 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.

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

Measures 1–5 present the opening verse melody. The chord symbols move through D, G/D, A/E, E7, A, G, Em, D/A, and A7, giving the lead sheet a clear harmonic outline while keeping the page easy to read. The lyrics are stacked under the melody so the same music can carry different verses.

Measures 6–15 present the familiar refrain, “This is my story, this is my song.” The melody becomes more direct and repeated here, while the chord symbols continue to support the main hymn progression. The page stays practical and uncluttered, keeping the focus on the melody, lyrics, and chord structure.

Interesting fact: “Blessed Assurance” has remained one of the most widely recognized gospel hymns, and it continues to appear in major modern performances. CeCe Winans performed the hymn at the Kennedy Center Honors, and Carrie Underwood recorded it for her gospel album My Savior.

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.