Is "How Will I Know" 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 Will I Know"?

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 Will I Know" use?

Just 14 chords: Am7, Amaj7, B, Bm7, C, C#m, C#m7, Cmaj7, +6 more. Take it one section at a time.

What other Whitney Houston songs work for kids?

Try "I BELIEVE IN YOU AND ME", "I WILL ALWAYS LOVE YOU", "IT'S NOT RIGHT BUT IT'S OKAY". All play with color-coded notes; pick a familiar tune to keep kids engaged.

Super Simple Piano

How Will I Know

· by Whitney Houston

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Lyrics

There’s (G)a boy me;

I know;

he’s the one I (G)dream e of.

Looks in to

my eyes;

takes me to the (G)clouds a bove.

Oh, I lose me;

con trol;

can’t I seem to (G)get me nough.

When I wake

from dream

tell me; is it (G)real ly love?

Oh, I lose

Ooh, tell me; how will I know?

(Don’t trust your feel ings.) How will I know?

How will I know?

(Love can be de ceiv in’.) How will I know?

(G)How (Bm7)will I (Cmaj7)know if (D)he real ly (Em)loves me?

I (Bm7)say a (Cmaj7)prayer with (D)ev (G)’ry (D)heart (G)beat.

I (Bm7)fall in (Cmaj7)love when (D)ev er we meet.

I’m (Bm7)ask in’ (Cmaj7)you ’cause you (D)know a (G)bout (D)these (G)things.

How (Bm7)will I (Cmaj7)know if (D)he’s think in’ (Em)of me?

I (Bm7)try to (Cmaj7)phone, but I’m (D)too (G)shy.

(D)(Can’t (G)speak.) Fall (Bm7)ing in (Cmaj7)love is (D)so bit ter (Em)sweet.

This (Bm7)love is (Cmaj7)strong; why do (D)I feel (G)weak?

Oh, wake (D)I feel (G)weak?

(G)If he (C)loves (G)me,

(G)if he (C)loves me (G)not,

(G)if he (C)loves me,

ooh, (G)if he (C)loves me (G)not,

hey, (G)if he (Am7)loves (G)me,

(G)if he (C)loves me (G)not,

oh,

how will I know?

How will I (E)know?

How (E)will I know?

(C#m7)Hey, how will I know?

Ooh.

(B)know?

How will I know if he real ly (C#m)loves me?

I (G#m7)say a (Amaj7)prayer with (B)ev er (E)y (B)heart (E)beat.

I (G#m7)fall in (Amaj7)love when (B)ev er we (C#m)meet.

I’m (G#m7)ask in’ (Amaj7)you ’cause you (B)know a (E)bout (B)these (E)things.

How (G#m7)will I (Amaj7)know if (B)he’s think in’ (C#m)of me?

I (G#m7)try to (Amaj7)phone, but I’m (B)too (E)shy.

(B)(Can’t (E)speak.) Fall (G#m7)ing in (Amaj7)love is (B)so bit ter (C#m)sweet.

This (G#m7)love is (Amaj7)strong; why do (B)I feel (E)weak?

How (E)will I (B)know?

How will I know if he real ly (C#m)loves me?

I (G#m7)say a (Amaj7)prayer with (B)ev er (E)y (B)heart (E)beat.

I (G#m7)fall in (Amaj7)love when (B)ev er we (C#m)meet.

I’m (G#m7)ask in’ (Amaj7)you ’cause you (B)know a (E)bout (B)these (E)things.

How (G#m7)will I (Amaj7)know if (B)he’s think in’ (C#m)of me?

I (G#m7)try to (Amaj7)phone, but I’m (B)too (E)shy.

(B)(Can’t (E)speak.) Fall (G#m7)ing in (Amaj7)love is (B)so bit ter (C#m)sweet.

This (G#m7)love is (Amaj7)strong; why do (B)I feel (E)weak?

How (E)will I know?

How Will I Know by Whitney Houston — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “How Will I Know” by Whitney Houston 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 G 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 "How Will I Know" 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 Will I Know"?: 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 Will I Know" use?: Just 14 chords: Am7, Amaj7, B, Bm7, C, C#m, C#m7, Cmaj7, +6 more. Take it one section at a time.
What other Whitney Houston songs work for kids?: Try "I BELIEVE IN YOU AND ME", "I WILL ALWAYS LOVE YOU", "IT'S NOT RIGHT BUT IT'S OKAY". All play with color-coded notes; pick a familiar tune to keep kids engaged.