I Love To Tell The Story

· by A. Katherine Hankey

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I Love To Tell The Story

A. Katherine Hankey100 BPM

Lyrics

I (G)love to tell the sto ry (G7)of (C)un seen (Am7)things a (G)bove,

of (D)Je sus and (G)His (Am)glo (G)ry, of Je sus and (C)His (Dsus4)love;

(D)I (D7)love to tell the (C)sto (G)ry (Bm)be (Em)cause I know (Am)it’s (B)true.

It (C)sat is fies my (C)long (G)ings as (D7)noth ing else can (Gsus4)do.

(G)I (D7)love to tell the (Am)sto (G)ry!

’Twill (C)be my theme (D7)in (C)glo (G)ry (Bm)to (Em7)tell the (G)old, old (C)sto ry of (G)Je sus (D7)and His (G)love.

I (G)love to tell the sto

ry; (G7)more (C)won der (Am7)ful it (G)seems

than (D)all the gold (G)en (Am)fan (G)cies

of all our gold (C)en (Dsus4)dreams.

(D)I (D7)love to tell the (C)sto (G)ry;

(Bm)it (Em)did so much (Am)for (B)me,

and (C)that is just the (C)rea (G)son

I (D7)tell it now to (Gsus4)thee.

(G)I (D7)love to tell the (Am)sto (G)ry!

’Twill (C)be my theme (D7)in (C)glo (G)ry

(Bm)to (Em7)tell the (G)old, old (C)sto ry

of (G)Je sus (D7)and His (G)love.

I (G)love.

I Love To Tell The Story by A. Katherine Hankey — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “I Love To Tell The Story” by A. Katherine Hankey 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 100 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 "I Love To Tell The Story" 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 Love To Tell The Story"?: 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.
What other A. Katherine Hankey songs work for kids?: Try "I Love To Tell The Story". All play with color-coded notes; pick a familiar tune to keep kids engaged.