My Jesus, I Love Thee

by Bart Millard

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My (G)Je

(C)sus, I (G)love

Thee; I (D)know

(D7)Thou art (G)mine.

For Thee,

(C)all the (G)fol

lies of (Dsus)sin

(D7)I re (G)sign.

My (G)gra

(C)cious (G)Re (Am7)deem

(D)er, my (G)Sav

(C)ior (Am7)art (G)Thou.

If (G)ev

(C)er I (G)loved

(Em)Thee, my (G)Je

(G)sus, ’tis (G)now.

(G)’Tis so sweet to (C)trust in (G)Je sus,

just to take Him at His (D)word,

(G)just to rest up (C)on His (G)prom ise,

just to (C)know “Thus (Dsus)saith (D)the (G)Lord.”

Je sus, Je sus, (C)how I (D)trust Him.

(Em7)How I’ve proved Him (C)o’er and o’er.

(G)Je sus, Je sus, (C)pre cious (G)Je sus,

O for (C)grace to (Dsus)trust (D)Him (G)more.

(G)Yes, ’tis sweet to (C)trust in (G)Je sus,

just from sin and self to (D)cease,

(G)just from Je sus (C)sim ply (G)tak ing

life and (C)rest and (Dsus)joy (D)and (G)peace.

Je sus, Je sus, (C)how I (D)trust Him.

(Em7)How I’ve proved Him (C)o’er and o’er.

(G)Je sus, Je sus, (C)pre cious (G)Je sus,

O for (C)grace to (Dsus)trust (D)Him (G)more.

more.

We’re gon na (G)trust You more.

We’re gon na (Am7)trust You Lord.

We’re gon na (C)trust You Lord.

(G)I’m so glad I (C)learned to (G)trust Him,

pre cious Je sus, Sav ior, (D)Friend.

(G)And I know that (C)He is (C)with (G)me,

will be (C)with me (Dsus)to the (G)end,

will be (C)with me (D)to the (Em)end.

(Em)Ooh.

My Jesus, I Love Thee by Bart Millard — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “My Jesus, I Love Thee by Bart Millard 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 80 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 "My Jesus, I Love Thee" 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 "My Jesus, I Love Thee"?
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.