The Greatest Love Of All

by Whitney Houston

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Lyrics

(C)be.

I be lieve the (C)chil dren are our fu ture; teach them well and (C7)let them lead the way.

I Show them all the y beau ty they pos sess in (F6)side.

(F)Give them a (Em7)sense

of (Am)pride, to make it (Dm7)eas i er;

let the chil dren’s (Em7)laugh

(Am)ter

re (Dm7)mind us how we (G7)used

to (C)be.

Ev ’ry bod y’s (C)search ing for a he ro; peo ple need some (C7)one to look up to.

I nev er found an y one ty who ful filled my (F6)needs.

(F)A lone ly (Em7)place

to (Am)be, and so I (Dm7)eas i er;

let the chil dren’s (Em7)laugh

(Am)ter

re (Dm7)mind us how we (G7)used

to (G7sus)learned to de pend

on (F)me.

I de cid ed (C)long a go (Gsus)nev er to walk in an y one’s shad ow.

(F)If I fail, if (C)I suc ceed, at (Dm7)least I lived as (Gsus)I be lieve.

No (F)mat ter what they (C)take from me, they (Dm7)can’t take a way my (Gsus)dig ni ty.

Be cause the (Em7)great

(Am)est

(Dm)love of all is (G)hap pen ing to (Am7)me.

I (G)found the (Em7)great

(Am)est

(Dm)love of all in (G7sus)side

of (C7)me.

The great est (Am7)love

of (Dm7)all

is (C)eas y to a (Am7)chieve.

(Csus)Learn ing to (Am)love

your (Dm)self, it is the (Gm7)great est (Bb)love

of (F)all.

And (G)if by chance that (Em7)spe

cial (Am)place

that (G)you’ve been dream ing (Am7)of

(G)leads you to a (Em)lone ly (Am7)place,

(G7)find your strength in (F)love.

The Greatest Love Of All by Whitney Houston — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “The Greatest Love Of All” by Whitney Houston 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 70 BPM, a slightly more challenging arrangement — practice each phrase slowly first.

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.

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Frequently asked questions

Is "The Greatest Love Of All" 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 Greatest Love Of All"?
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.