Have I Told You Lately

· by Van Morrison

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Have I Told You Lately

Van Morrison88 BPM

Lyrics

Have I (E)told you (G#m7)late ly that I (Amaj7)love you,

have I told you (G#m7)there’s no one a (A)bove you,

and you fill fill my my heart with glad ness,

take a way my sad ness, ease my (F#m7)trou bles that’s what you (E)do.

Oh the (E)morn ing (G#m7)sun in all its (Amaj7)glo ry

greets the day with (G#m7)hope and com fort (A)too you,

and you fill fill my my life with laugh ter,

you can make it bet ter ease my (F#m7)trou bles that’s what you (E)do.

Oh the (E)do.

There’s a love that’s di vine

and it’s yours and it’s mine, like the (G#m7)sun.

At the end of the day

we should give thanks and pray to the (G#m7)one.

Have I (E)morn ing (G#m7)sun in all its (Amaj7)glo ry

greets the day with (G#m7)hope and com fort (A)too you,

and you fill fill my my life with laugh ter,

you can make it bet ter ease my (F#m7)trou bles that’s what you (E)do.

Oh the (E)do.

There’s a love that’s di vine

and it’s yours and it’s mine, like the (G#m7)sun.

At the end of the day

we should give thanks and pray to the (G#m7)one.

Have I (E)do.

Fill my heart with glad ness,

take a way my sad ness, ease my (F#m7)trou bles that’s what you (E)do.

Fill my heart with glad ness,

take a way my sad ness, ease my (F#m7)trou bles that’s what you (E)do.

(E)do.

Have I Told You Lately by Van Morrison — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “Have I Told You Lately” by Van Morrison 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 E at 88 BPM, a medium-difficulty arrangement — try slowing the tempo down using the BPM control.

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 "Have I Told You Lately" 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 "Have I Told You Lately"?: 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.
How many chords does "Have I Told You Lately" use?: Just 8 chords: A, Amaj7, B, Bsus4, E, Emaj7, F#m7, G#m7. Take it one section at a time.
What other Van Morrison songs work for kids?: Try "SOMEONE LIKE YOU", "TUPELO HONEY", "INTO THE MYSTIC". All play with color-coded notes; pick a familiar tune to keep kids engaged.