Touch The Hand Of Love

by Blossom Dearie

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Lyrics

Touch the hand

of (E)love;

let it (D)calm

your trou

bled (Dm6)mind

and ca (Amaj7)ress

your (A6)ten der (D)sor

(E9)row.

Know the hand

of (E)love

as you (D)walk

that wea

ry (Dm6)road,

as you (Amaj7)trav

el (A6)your to (D)sor

(E9)row.

(D)mor

(E9)rows

a (D)lone.

You may (A)have

to (A)wan der (D)far

o ver (A)thorns

that (A)bleed and (D)scar you;

and those (Dm6)rock

y moun tains (Amaj9)you (A6)must climb will (B7)try

to (Dmaj9)blind

(E7)you.

Touch the hand

of (E)love

as you (D)walk

that wea

ry (Dm6)road.

Let it (Amaj7)hold

your (A6)ten der (D)sor

(E7)row as you (C#m7)trav

el (F#m7)your

to (Bm7)mor

(E9sus)rows

(E9)a (A)lone.

Touch The Hand Of Love by Blossom Dearie — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “Touch The Hand Of Love” by Blossom Dearie 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 63 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 "Touch The Hand 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 "Touch The Hand 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.