Description:

“To God Be The Glory - Lead Sheet - Key Of D 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 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.

“To God Be The Glory - Lead Sheet - D Major” is a hymn lead sheet based on the gospel song by Fanny J. Crosby and William H. Doane. This version is written in D major and 3/4, with the melody, lyrics, and chord symbols shown above the staff. Since the accompaniment is not fully written out, the performer uses the printed chords to create an original arrangement. The score includes three verses and the refrain, with familiar harmonies such as D, A7, D/F#, G, E7, D7, and D/A.

Measures 1–11 present the verse melody, beginning with “To God be the glory, great things he hath done.” The melody is written as a single treble-clef line, while the chord symbols give the harmonic outline. The opening stays mostly around D and A7, with D/F# and G adding smooth bass movement and a fuller hymn sound.

Measures 12–16 continue the verse and lead into the refrain. The harmony moves through D, D7, G, D/A, and A7, creating a strong preparation for the repeated “Praise the Lord” section. Since this is a lead sheet, the performer can keep the accompaniment simple or build a more hymn-like texture with chords and passing tones.

Measures 17–20 begin the refrain with “Praise the Lord, praise the Lord, let the earth hear his voice!” The melody becomes more direct and celebratory, with repeated phrases and clear harmonic movement between D and A7. This section gives the performer a natural place to make the arrangement stronger than the verse.

Measures 21–27 complete the refrain with “O come to the Father through Jesus the Son” and “give him the glory, great things he hath done!” The harmony moves through D, A7, D/F#, A, D7, G, D/A, and A7 before resolving back to D. The final cadence gives the performer a clear place to create a full improvised ending.

Interesting fact: “To God Be the Glory” was written by Fanny J. Crosby with music by William H. Doane. Although Crosby wrote thousands of hymns, this one became especially well known for its triumphant refrain: “Praise the Lord, praise the Lord, let the earth hear His voice!”

How to earn points for this piece:

1. Practice and learn to play the piece. Then improvise your own arrangement.

2. You must play 3 verses only - each verse must be significantly different from the other. (Use different Left Hand techniques, or add embellishments, etc...)

3. Watch the video to see example of improvisation, and check your own arrangement for accuracy. (Your arrangement may be easier or harder than the video example, or be in a different key - and that is okay. You can still submit.)

4. Record yourself playing and upload it to Youtube.

5. Submit a link to your video here for evaluation.

6. Collect your points!