The Love Of God

· by MercyMe

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Lyrics

The love of (D)God

is (G)great er (D)far

than tongue or (A)pen

can ev er (D)tell.

It (Dsus)goes be (D)yond

the (G)high est (D)star

and reach es (Asus)to

the low est (D)hell.

The (D)guilt y (G6)pair

bowed down with (D)care,

God gave His (A)Son

(Asus)to (D)win.

His (D)err ing (G6)child

He rec on (Bm9)ciled

and par doned (Asus)from

his (D)sin.

Could we with (D)ink

the (G)o cean (D)fill,

and were the (A)skies

of parch ment (D)made;

were (Dsus)ev ’ry (D)stalk

on (G)earth a (D)quill

and ev ’ry (Asus)man

a scribe by (D)trade,

to (D)write the (G6)love

of God a (D)bove

would drain the (A)o

(Asus)cean (D)dry.

Nor (D)could the (G6)scroll

con tain the (Bm9)whole,

though stretched from (Asus)from

his (D)sin.

Could we with (Asus)sky

to (D)sky.

Hal le (D)lu jah.

Hal le (D)lu jah.

Hal le (F6)lu jah.

O love of (Gmaj7)God,

how rich and (D)pure!

How meas ure (A)less

and (Dmaj7)strong.

It (D)shall for (Gmaj7)ev er more

(A)en (Bm9)dure,

the saints’ and (Asus)an gels’

(D5)song.

The Love Of God by MercyMe — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “The Love Of God” by MercyMe 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 D at 67 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 "The Love Of God" 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 Love Of God"?: 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.
What other MercyMe songs work for kids?: Try "FLAWLESS", "GRACE GOT YOU", "GREATER". All play with color-coded notes; pick a familiar tune to keep kids engaged.