Why We Sing

by Kirk Franklin

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Some one asked the ques tion,

“Why do we sing?

When we lift our hands to Je sus,

what do we real ly mean?”

Some one may be won d’ring,

when we sing our song,

at times we may be cry ing

and noth ing’s e ven wrong.

I sing be cause I’m hap py!

I sing be cause I’m free!

His eye is on the spar row!

That’s the rea son why I sing.

Glo ry hal le lu jah!

You’re the rea son why I sing.

Glo ry hal le lu jah!

You’re the rea son why I sing.

rea son why I sing.

Some one asked the ques tion,

we’ve “Why do we sing?

When we lift our hands to Je sus,

and what do we real ly mean?”

And Some one may be won d’ring,

when we sing our song,

lift at times we may be cry ing

and noth ing’s e ven wrong.

I sing be cause I’m hap py!

I sing be cause I’m free!

His eye is on the spar row!

That’s the rea son why I sing.

Glo ry hal le lu jah!

You’re the rea son why I sing.

Glo ry hal le lu jah!

You’re the rea son why I sing.

rea son why I sing.

Glo ry hal le lu jah!

I give the prais es to You.

Glo ry hal le lu jah!

You’re the rea son why I sing.

tell the whole world, ”No!”

And when we cross that riv er

to stud y war no more,

we will sing our songs to Je sus,

the One whom we a dore!

I sing be cause I’m hap py!

I sing be cause I’m free!

His eye is on the spar row!

That’s the rea son why I sing.

Glo ry hal le lu jah!

You’re the rea son why I sing.

Glo ry hal le lu jah!

You’re the rea son why I sing.

rea son why I sing.

Glo ry hal le lu jah!

I give the prais es to You.

Glo ry hal le lu jah!

You’re the rea son why I sing.

You’re the rea son why I sing.

You’re the rea son why I sing.

You’re the rea son why I sing.

You’re the rea son why

I

sing.

Why We Sing by Kirk Franklin — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “Why We Sing” by Kirk Franklin 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 Gb at 54 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 "Why We Sing" 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 "Why We Sing"?
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.