Is "Looking For 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 "Looking For 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 "Looking For You" use?

Just 3 chords: Abmaj7, Cm7, Fmin. Few enough that a child can recognize them quickly.

What other Kirk Franklin songs work for kids?

Try "I SMILE", "COULD'VE BEEN", "THE APPEAL". All play with color-coded notes; pick a familiar tune to keep kids engaged.

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Looking For You

· by Kirk Franklin

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Lyrics

I’ve been (Cm7)down so long, I’ve been hurt for so long, there were (Cm7)times I thought I’d (Fm11)nev er see the break of day.

It was (Cm7)hard for me to see Your plan for me, and I (Cm7)tried to be lieve; now strug gling won’t last al ways.

(So (Cm7)night af ter night,) (Fm11)night af ter night, (night af ter night,) I pray, Lord, don’t take Your joy ter from me.

And then late one night then late one night) I read (Abmaj7)in Your love let (Cm7)ter that it’s gon (Fm11)na get bet ter.

Don’t you know that (Abmaj7)I’ve (Cm7)been (Fm11)look ing for You.

(Abmaj7)I re al ize noth ing else (Fm11)will sat is fy me.

(Abmaj7)I’m (Cm7)so (Fm11)glad I found You.

(Abmaj7)Now that I’m changed, no one can (Fm11)keep me a way from You.

When my (Cm7)en e mies tried to come for for me, and they (Cm7)thought I that my (Fm11)world was com ing to an end, all the (Cm7)while You knew that I would make it through.

I feel (Cm7)clos er to You now than when I first be gan.

(So (Cm7)Je sus, You are, (Fm11)(Je sus, You are,) (Je sus, You are,) I You are my sun light af ter the rain.

Wher ev er You are ev er You are) I just (Abmaj7)wan na be near (Cm7)You; I’m so glad (Fm11)I can hear You.

Don’t you know that (Abmaj7)I’ve (Cm7)been (Fm11)look ing for You.

(Abmaj7)I re al ize noth ing else (Fm11)will sat is fy me.

(Abmaj7)I’m (Cm7)so (Fm11)glad I found You.

(Abmaj7)Now that I’m changed, no one can (Fm11)keep me a way from You.

(Fm11)keep me a way.

(Abmaj7)I’ve (Cm7)been (Fm11)look ing for You.

(Abmaj7)I re al ize noth ing else (Fm11)will sat is fy me.

(Abmaj7)I’m (Cm7)so (Fm11)glad I found You.

(Abmaj7)Now that I’m changed, no one can (Fm11)keep me a way from You.

we (Cm7)go now, here we go now, don’t stop now, let’s go now, in the front now, in the back now, let’s (Cm7)go now.

La dies:)

(Oh, (Cm7)oh, (Fm11)oh, oh, oh.)

(Oh, oh, (Fm11)oh, oh, oh.)

(Cm7)Je sus, You are, (Fm11)(Je sus, You are,) (Je sus, You are,)

(Cm7)You are my sun light af ter the rain.

(Fm11)keep me a way from You.

(Oh, oh, (Fm11)oh, oh, oh.)

Looking For You by Kirk Franklin — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “Looking For You” by Kirk Franklin 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 F 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 "Looking For 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 "Looking For 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 "Looking For You" use?: Just 3 chords: Abmaj7, Cm7, Fmin. Few enough that a child can recognize them quickly.
What other Kirk Franklin songs work for kids?: Try "I SMILE", "COULD'VE BEEN", "THE APPEAL". All play with color-coded notes; pick a familiar tune to keep kids engaged.