The Battle Hymn Of Love

· by Kathy Mattea

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I will pledge my heart to your the love hap we share, through my the good death, and the bad (E)stand times (A)too.

I for sake my rest for your the love hap pi ness.

Till my the good death, I will bad (E)stand by (A)you.

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With (D)God as my wit ness, this (A)vow I will make: “To have and to hold you, no oth er to take.” For (A)rich or for poor, un der skies gray or blue, till my (A)death I will (E)stand by (A)you.

There are wars and there are ru mors.

Wars yet to come.

Temp ta tions we’ll (E)have to walk (A)through.

Though oth ers may trem ble, I will not (D)run.

Till my (A)death, I will (E)stand by (A)you.

I will (D)put on the ar mor of (A)faith ful ness to fight for a heart that is true.

Till the bat tle is won, I will not (D)rest.

Till my (A)death I will (E)stand by (A)you.

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For (A)rich or for poor, un der skies gray or blue, till my (A)death I will (E)stand by (A)you.

Till the bat tle is won, I will not (D)run.

Till my (A)death I will (E)stand by (A)you.

The Battle Hymn Of Love by Kathy Mattea — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “The Battle Hymn Of Love” by Kathy Mattea 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 A at 180 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 "The Battle Hymn Of Love" 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 "The Battle Hymn Of Love"?: 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 "The Battle Hymn Of Love" use?: Just 4 chords: A, D, E, E7. Few enough that a child can recognize them quickly.
What other Kathy Mattea songs work for kids?: Try "WHERE'VE YOU BEEN", "EIGHTEEN WHEELS AND A DOZEN ROSES". All play with color-coded notes; pick a familiar tune to keep kids engaged.