Is "How Do I Love Her" 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 Do I Love Her"?

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 Do I Love Her" use?

Just 16 chords: Ab, Abmaj7, Bb, Bb7, Bbmin, Db, Db6, Dbmaj9, +8 more. Take it one section at a time.

What other Steven Curtis Chapman songs work for kids?

Try "MAGNIFICENT OBSESSION", "I'M GONNA BE", "DIVE". All play with color-coded notes; pick a familiar tune to keep kids engaged.

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How Do I Love Her

· by Steven Curtis Chapman

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Lyrics

Well, you (Ab)know it’s not the first time,

and it (Fm11)will not be the last,

when you (Gb6/9)find me here on my knees

pray ing (Db6/9)for the storm to pass.

But what (Ab)I am real ly need ing

is much (Fm11)more than just re lief;

I am (Gb6/9)cry ing out for wis dom

on ly (Db6/9)You can give to me, ’cause it’s (E)such a mys ter y.

I’m a (Ab)clue less man (D)when it comes to (Bbm11)know ing how to (Ab)love a wom an.

How (Ab)do I, I (Fm)love (Eb)her?

How (Ab)do I, I (Fm)let her know she means more than (Ab)an y thing to me?

How (Ab)do I (Bb7sus)love

her?

How do I love her, love her?

Out of all the gifts You’ve giv en,

be sides the (Fm11)ver y gift of life,

there is (Gb6/9)none as pre cious to me

as the (Db6/9)treas ure of my wife.

And still (Ab)all the love in my heart

is like a (Fm11)rain drop to the sea

when com (Gb6/9)pared to Your love for her,

and that’s (Db6/9)why I’m ask ing, please, will You (E)teach me what she needs?

I’m an ear nest man (D)when it comes to (Bbm11)learn ing how to (Ab)love this wom an.

How (Ab)do I, I (Fm)love (Eb)her?

How (Ab)do I, I (Fm)let her know she means more than (Ab)an y thing to me?

How (Ab)do I (Bb)love her?

Well, I know it’s gon na take a life time to (Gb)an swer this prayer I pray,

but (Abmaj7)that’s o kay,

’cause I’ve giv en (Dbmaj9)You and her my life time an y way.

How (Ab)do I (Fm)love (Eb)her?

How (Ab)do I, I (Fm)let her know she means more than (Ab)an y thing to me?

How (Ab)do I (Bb7sus)love

her?

How do I love her, love her?

(Db)Tell me, please,

how do I love her?

How do I love her?

Won’t You tell me, (Db)tell me (Ab)please?

How do I love her?

Tell me, please.

Tell me, tell me, (Db)tell me,

how do I love her?

How do I love her?

How do I love her, love her, love her, love her?

How Do I Love Her by Steven Curtis Chapman — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “How Do I Love Her” by Steven Curtis Chapman 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 Db at 100 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 "How Do I Love Her" 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 Do I Love Her"?: 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 Do I Love Her" use?: Just 16 chords: Ab, Abmaj7, Bb, Bb7, Bbmin, Db, Db6, Dbmaj9, +8 more. Take it one section at a time.
What other Steven Curtis Chapman songs work for kids?: Try "MAGNIFICENT OBSESSION", "I'M GONNA BE", "DIVE". All play with color-coded notes; pick a familiar tune to keep kids engaged.