I Love To Tell The Story

by William G. Fischer

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I love to tell the (A7)sto (Dm)ry (F7)of (Bbmaj7)un seen (Bdim)things a (F)bove,

of (C7)Je sus and His (F)glo ry, of (Dm7)Je sus (G7)and His (Gm7)love.

I love to tell the (F)sto ry be (Dm)cause I (Bb7)know ’tis (A)true;

it (Bb)sat is (Bdim)fies my (F)long ings (Dm)as (Gm)noth ing (C7)else can (F)do.

I (C7)love to tell the (F)sto ry (F7)’twill (Bb)be my (Eb7)theme in (F)glo ry to (F)tell the (F7)old, old (Bb)sto ry (Bdim)of (F)Je (Dm)sus (Gm)and (C7)His (F)love.

I love to tell the (A7)sto (Dm)ry (F7)’tis (Bbmaj7)pleas ant (Bdim)to re (F)peat

what (C7)seems each time I (F)tell it, more (Dm7)won der (G7)ful ly (Gm7)sweet.

I love to tell the (F)sto ry, for (Dm)some have (Bb7)nev er (A)heard

the (Bb)mes sage (Bdim)of sal (F)va tion (Dm)from (Gm)God’s own (C7)ho ly (F)word.

I (C7)love to tell the (F)sto ry (F7)’twill (Bb)be my (Eb7)theme in (F)glo ry to (F)tell the (F7)old, old (Bb)sto ry (Bdim)of (F)Je (Dm)sus (Gm)and (C7)His (F)love.

I (F)love.

I love to tell the sto ry; for (Bb)those who know it (F)best

seem (C7)hun ger (A7)ing and (Dm)thirst ing to (Am)hear it, (G7)like the rest.

And when, in scenes of (F)glo ry, (A)I (Dm)sing the new, new (Bb)song,

(A)’twill (Bb)be the (Bdim)old, old (F)sto ry that (Gm)I have (C7)loved so (F)long.

I (C7)love to tell the (F)sto ry, (B)’twill (Bbmaj7)be my (Eb7)theme in (F)glo ry to tell the (F7)old, old (Bb)sto ry (Bdim)of (F)Je (Dm)sus (Gm)and (C7)His (F)love.

I Love To Tell The Story by William G. Fischer — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “I Love To Tell The Story” by William G. Fischer 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 Bb 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 "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.