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More Precious Than Silver

· by Lynn DeShazo

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Lyrics

Lord,

You are

more pre cious than sil ver.

Lord,

You are

more cost ly than gold.

Lord,

You are

more beau ti ful than dia monds, and noth ing I de sire com pares with You.

And noth ing I de sire com pares with You.

More Precious Than Silver by Lynn DeShazo — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “More Precious Than Silver” by Lynn DeShazo 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 C 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 "More Precious Than Silver" 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 "More Precious Than Silver"?: 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 Lynn DeShazo songs work for kids?: Try "ANCIENT WORDS", "Ancient Words", "More Precious Than Silver". All play with color-coded notes; pick a familiar tune to keep kids engaged.