Is "Hosanna" 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 "Hosanna"?

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 "Hosanna" use?

Just 44 chords: A, Ab, Ab7, Abm7, Absus4, Adim7, Am7, Bbm7, +36 more. Take it one section at a time.

What other Kirk Franklin songs work for kids?

Try "I SMILE", "COULD'VE BEEN", "THE APPEAL". All play with color-coded notes; pick a familiar tune to keep kids engaged.

Super Simple Piano

Hosanna

· by Kirk Franklin

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Lyrics

The an gels bow down at the thought of You.

The dark ness gives way to the light for You.

The price that You paid gives us life brand new.

Ho san na for ev er!

We wor ship You.

Ho san na for ev er!

We wor ship You.

The an gels bow down at the thought of You.

The dark ness gives way to the light for You.

The price that You paid gives us life brand new.

Ho san na for ev er!

We wor ship You.

Ho san na for ev er!

We wor ship You.

The an gels bow down For You are the joy that my soul longs for, the Lamb that was slain for my sins, and the One I a dore.

King of kings, Rul er of ev ’ry thing.

Ho san na for ev er!

We wor ship You.

Ho san na for ev er!

We wor ship You.

For You are the joy that my soul longs for, the Lamb that was slain for my sins, and the One I a dore.

King of kings, Rul er of ev ’ry thing.

Ho san na for ev er!

We wor ship You.

Ho san na for ev er!

We wor ship You.

For You are the joy er!

We wor ship You.

For Your pa tience and kind ness and fa vor and mer cy and hon or and glo ry, be cause You are wor thy.

We can’t live with out You, we can’t breathe with out You, we can’t sing with out You.

Ho san na!

No great er love in this world but You.

No one can com pare to the things You do.

Wher ev er You go, I will fol low You.

Ho san na for ev er!

We wor ship You.

Ho san na for ev er!

We wor ship You.

Some day ev ’ry tongue shall con fess Your name.

This house made of clay soon shall pass a way.

What ev er the test, You will bring us through.

Ho san na for ev er!

We wor ship You.

Ho san na for ev er!

We wor ship You.

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Ho san na for ev er and ev er and ev er.

Ho san na,

we praise You.

Ho san na for ev er and ev er and ev er.

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We love You.

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We praise You.

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We praise You.

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You’re wor

Hosanna by Kirk Franklin — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “Hosanna” by Kirk Franklin 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 120 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 "Hosanna" 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 "Hosanna"?: 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 "Hosanna" use?: Just 44 chords: A, Ab, Ab7, Abm7, Absus4, Adim7, Am7, Bbm7, +36 more. Take it one section at a time.
What other Kirk Franklin songs work for kids?: Try "I SMILE", "COULD'VE BEEN", "THE APPEAL". All play with color-coded notes; pick a familiar tune to keep kids engaged.