That's Why We Praise Him

by Tommy Walker

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He came to (C)live,

live a (F)per fect life.

He came to (C)be

the liv ing (F)Word, our light.

He came to (C)die

so we’d be (F)rec on His ciled.

He came to (C)rise,

to show His (F)pow’r (G)and (F)might.

(G)and (C)That’s why we praise Him, (F)that’s why we sing.

(C)That’s why we of fer Him our (Dm)ev (Em)’ry (F)thing.

(C)That’s why we bow down and (F)wor ship this King,

’cause He (Dm)gave (C)His (F)ev ’ry (Am)thing,

’cause He (Dm)gave (C)His (F)ev ’ry (C)thing.

He came to (C)live,

live a (F)gain in us, He came to (C)be

our con qu’ring (F)King and friend.

He came to (C)heal

and show the (F)lost ones His love.

He came to (C)go

pre pare a (F)place (G)for (F)us, (G)and (C)that’s why we praise Him, (F)that’s why we sing.

(C)That’s why we of fer Him our (Dm)ev (Em)’ry (F)thing.

(C)That’s why we bow down and (F)wor ship this King, ’cause He (Dm)gave (C)His (F)ev ’ry (Am)thing,

’cause He (Dm)gave (C)His (F)ev ’ry (C)thing.

He came to

Hal (G)le,

(F)hal le (G)lu jah.

Hal (G)le,

(F)hal le (G)lu jah.

Hal (G)le,

(F)hal le (G)lu jah.

Hal (G)le,

(F)hal le (G)lu jah.

(F)hal le (G)lu jah.

Hal (G)le,

(F)hal le lu (G)jah.

Hal (G)le,

(F)hal le lu (G)jah.

Hal (G)le,

(F)hal le lu (G)jah.

Hal (G)le,

(F)hal le lu (G)jah.

(F)hal le lu (G)jah.

(C)thing.

That's Why We Praise Him by Tommy Walker — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “That's Why We Praise Him” by Tommy Walker 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 "That's Why We Praise Him" 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 "That's Why We Praise Him"?
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.