Something About The Name Jesus

by Kirk Franklin

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Shoo doo doo doo,

shoop doo,

shoop doo,

shoop doo.

Some thin’ a bout the name Je sus,

some thin’ a bout the name Je sus.

It is the sweet est name

I know.

Oh, how I love the name Je sus.

Oh, how I love the name Je sus.

It is the sweet

est name

I know.

Some peo ple say I’m cra zy, but

I can’t ex plain, no, no,

the pow er that I feel

when I call Your name, when I call Your name.

Said, it’s just like

fire

shut up in my bones.

Yeah, the Ho ly Ghost is mov in’, and it just won’t let me a lone.

est name

I know.

Said, it’s sweet er than hon ey

from the hon ey comb.

I feel, I can feel the Ho ly Ghost mov in’.

It won’t leave me a lone.

At the name of Je sus,

ev er y knee has got to bow.

So you don’t have to wait ’til the fi re comes; you can go on and shout, praise Him, do it now!

Some thin’ a bout the name Je sus,

some thin’ a bout the name Je sus.

It is the sweet

est name

I know.

Oh, how I love the name Je sus.

Oh, how I love the name Je sus.

It is the sweet

est name

I know,

I know,

I know,

I know.

Some thin’ a bout the name Je sus,

some thin’ a bout the name Je sus.

It is the sweet

est name

I know.

Oh, how I love the name Je sus.

Oh, how I love the name Je sus.

It is the sweet

est name

I know.

Oh,

oh.

It is the sweet

est name

I know.

Oh,

oh.

It is the sweet

est name

I know.

Oh,

est name.

Shoo doo doo doo,

shoop doo,

shoop doo,

shoop doo.

Something About The Name Jesus by Kirk Franklin — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “Something About The Name Jesus 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 C at 50 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 "Something About The Name Jesus" 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 "Something About The Name Jesus"?
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.