What Wondrous Love Is This

by Steve Green

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What

won drous love is this,

O my soul, O my soul!

What

won drous love is this, O my soul!

What won drous love is this that caused the Lord of bliss

to bear the dread ful curse

for my soul,

for my soul,

to bear the dread ful curse

for my (E5)soul.

When (Bm)I was (D)sink ing (Em)down,

(D)sink ing (Em)down,

sink ing (Bm)down,

when (Gmaj7)I was sink ing (Bm)down,

sink ing down.

when

(Em)I was (Bm)sink ing (A)down

(Em)be

(Bm)neath God’s (Bm)right eous (Em)frown,

(Em6)Christ

(Bm)laid a (D)side His (Em)crown

(D)for my (Em)soul,

for my (Bsus)soul;

(Bm)Christ

(Em)laid a side His (Bm)crown

for my (Em)soul.

(A)To (Bm)God and (F#m)to the (G)Lamb

(D)I will (Em)sing,

I will (Bm)sing,

to

(G)God and to the (Bm)Lamb,

I will (E7sus)sing;

(G6/9)to

(Bm)God and to the (Em)Lamb (A)who

(Bm)is the (Bm)great I (Em)AM, while

(Bm)mil lions (F#m)join the (G)theme, (D)I will (Esus)sing.

(A7)And (Dm7)when from (F)death I’m (Bb)free, (Am7)I’ll (F)sing (Gm)on, I’ll sing (Dm)on,

(Am)and (Bbmaj7)when from death I’m (Dm)free, (Am7)I’ll (F)sing (Bb)on.

(F6)And

(Dm)when (C)from (Bbmaj7)death (F)I’m (Gm)free, I’ll

(Dm)sing and (Dm)joy ful (G7sus)be,

(Gm6)and (Dm)through e ter ni (Bbmaj7)ty (Am)I’ll sing (Dm)on, I’ll sing (Bbmaj7)on,

(Dm)and (Gm7)through e ter ni ty

(CN.C.)I’ll

(Am)sing

(Dm)on!

What Wondrous Love Is This by Steve Green — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “What Wondrous Love Is This by Steve Green 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 B at 100 BPM, a comfortable easy-level arrangement perfect for first-time learners.

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  • Start at 50% tempo using the BPM control. Speed up only when your child can play through without stopping.
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Frequently asked questions

Is "What Wondrous Love Is This" 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 "What Wondrous Love Is This"?
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.