How Beautiful

by Twila Paris

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How (D)beau ti ful

the (G)hands that (D)served

the (G)wine and the bread (D)sin and the (Em7)sons of the (A)earth.

How beau ti (F#m)ful

the (G)feet ble that (D)walked

the (G)long, dust y (D)roads and the (G)hill er to the (A)cross.

How beau ti (D)ful,

how beau ti (A)ful,

(A)how beau ti (A)ful

is the (A)bod y of (Dsus)Christ.

How (D)beau ti ful

the (G)heart that (D)bled,

that (G)took all my bread (D)Groom and His (Em7)bore it in (A)stead.

How beau ti (F#m)ful

the (G)ten ble der (D)eyes

that (G)choose to for (D)give and that (G)nev ers to de (A)spise.

How beau ti (D)ful,

how beau ti (A)ful,

(A)how beau ti (A)ful

is the (A)bod y of (Dsus)Christ.

How (D)Christ.

(D)And as He (E)laid

down His (G)life,

(A)we of fer (D)this

sac ri fice:

(D)that we will (A)live

(A)just as He (D)died,

will ing to (G)pay the price,

will ing to pay

the price.

How (Bsus)Christ.

(B)How (E)beau ti ful

the (A)feet that bring

the (A)sound of good (E)news and the (B7sus)love of the (B)King.

(B)How beau ti (G#m)ful

the (A)hands that (E)serve

the (A)wine and the bread

and the (B7sus)sons of the (B)earth.

How beau ti (E)ful,

how beau ti (B)ful,

(B)how beau ti (B)ful

is the (B7)bod y of (Esus)Christ.

How Beautiful by Twila Paris — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “How Beautiful” by Twila Paris 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 D at 120 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 "How Beautiful" 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 "How Beautiful"?
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 "How Beautiful" use?
Just 17 chords: A, Amaj9, Asus4, B, B7, Bsus4, C#min, D, +9 more. Take it one section at a time.
What other Twila Paris songs work for kids?
Try "YOUR WHOLE LIFE LONG", "GOD OF ALL", "YOU ARE GOD". All play with color-coded notes; pick a familiar tune to keep kids engaged.