Battle Hymn Of The Republic

· by Julia Ward Howe

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Lyrics

Mine (C)eyes have seen the glo ry of the com ing of the Lord.

He is (F)tramp ling out the vin tage where the (C)grapes of wrath are stored.

He hath loos’d the fate ful light ning of His ter ri ble swift sword.

His (Dm)truth (D)is (C)march (G7)ing (C)on.

(C)Glo ry, glo ry, hal le lu

jah!

(F)Glo ry, glo ry, hal le (C)lu

jah!

Glo ry, glo ry, hal le (E)lu

(Am)jah!

(Am)His (Dm)truth (D)is (C)march (G7)ing (C)on.

I have (C)seen Him in the watch fires of the hun dred cir cling camps.

They have (F)build ed Him an al tar in the (C)eve ning dews and damps.

I have read His right eous sen tence by the dim and flar ing lamps.

His (Dm)day (D)is (C)march (G7)ing (C)on.

(C)Glo ry, glo ry, hal le lu

jah!

(F)Glo ry, glo ry, hal le (C)lu

jah!

Glo ry, glo ry, hal le (E)lu

(Am)jah!

(Am)His (Dm)truth (D)is (C)march (G7)ing (C)on.

I have (C)on.

Battle Hymn Of The Republic by Julia Ward Howe — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “Battle Hymn Of The Republic” by Julia Ward Howe in our color-coded kid songbook view — every note is colored by pitch (red C, orange D, yellow E, green F, blue G, purple A, pink B) and the lyrics sit directly under each note, so children can sing along while they play. The song is in the key of C at 127 BPM, a comfortable easy-level arrangement perfect for first-time learners.

Tips for parents & teachers

Start at 50% tempo using the BPM control. Speed up only when your child can play through without stopping.
Turn on the metronome from the top bar to build steady rhythm.
Use the segmented OFF / C / 1 button to toggle note labels on the staff and keys — kids learn note names faster with letters showing.
Tap a measure number on the timeline to jump to a specific section for repeat practice.

Frequently asked questions

Is "Battle Hymn Of The Republic" good for a child learning piano?: Yes — this color-coded arrangement is designed for ages 4-12. Each note is colored by pitch so kids match colors to keys, no music reading required. Lyrics sit under every note for sing-along play.
What age can start with "Battle Hymn Of The Republic"?: Children as young as 4 can follow the color-coded notes. By age 6-7 most kids can play through the song themselves with light guidance. Parent help is recommended for the first few sessions.
Do we need a piano teacher to use this?: No — the color-coded format is designed to be self-explanatory. Parents with no music background can supervise. Teachers can also use it as an introductory lesson tool.
Can we print the sheet music?: Yes — tap "Download Sheet Music" above for a free printable PDF with the same color-coded notes that appear on screen.
What other Julia Ward Howe songs work for kids?: Try "Battle Hymn Of The Republic", "Battle Hymn Of The Republic", "Battle Hymn Of The Republic". All play with color-coded notes; pick a familiar tune to keep kids engaged.