I Look To You

by Whitney Houston

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Lyrics

As I lay me (E5)down,

heav en hear me (E)now.

I’m lost with out a (E)cause

af ter giv ing it my (Bsus)all.

Win ter storms have (E5)come

and dark ened my sun.

Af ter all that I’ve been (E)through,

who on earth can I turn to?

I look to (E)You,

I look to You.

Af ter all my strength is (E)gone,

in You I can be (B)strong.

I look to (E)You,

I look to You.

Hey,

and when mel o dies are (E)gone,

in You I hear a song,

I look to (E5)You.

’Bout to lose my

breath,

there’s no more fight ing

left.

Sink ing to rise no (E)more,

search ing for that o pen (Bsus)door.

And ev ’ry road that I’ve (E)tak en

led to my re gret.

And I don’t know if I’m gon’ (E)make it,

noth ing to do but lift my (Bsus)head.

I look to

in You I hear a song,

I look to (C#m)You.

My (E)lev ies have bro ken, my (E)walls have come

crum bl ing down (B)on me.

All the (E)rain is fall ing, de (E)feat is call ing, I need You to set (B)me free.

Take me (E)far a way from the bat tle,

I need You.

Shine on me.

I look to (E5)You,

I look to You.

Af ter all my strength is (E)gone,

in You I can be (Bsus)strong.

I look to (CN.C.)You,

I look to You.

Hey,

and when mel o dies are (E)gone,

in You I hear a song.

I look to (E5)You.

Hey.

I look to You,

I look to (CN.C.)You.

I Look To You by Whitney Houston — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “I Look To You” 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 E 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 "I Look To You" 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 "I Look To You"?
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 "I Look To You" use?
Just 12 chords: A, Asus2, Asus4, B, Bsus4, C, C#m, C#m7, +4 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.