Your Whole Life Long

by Twila Paris

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I (D)pray the Lord will hold you close to and (G)keep you through the night,

that (G)you will wake up smil ing the Lord in the (D)ear ly morn ing light,

that (G)He will al ways com fort you and (D)make you brave and strong.

I pray that you will (D)fol low Him your (D)whole (A7)life (D)long.

I (D)pray that you will grow up close to be (G)wise and good and true.

I (G)pray that you will please ing the Lord in in (D)ev ’ry thing you do.

I (G)pray that you will hear His voice and (D)learn to sing His song.

I pray that you will (D)fol low Him your (D)whole (A7)life (D)long.

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I (G)pray that you will (A)fol low Him.

I (D)pray that you will (G)fol low Him.

I pray that you will (D)fol low Him your (D)whole (A7)life (D)long.

I (G)pray that you will (A)fol low Him.

I (D)pray that you will (G)fol low Him.

I pray that you will (D)fol low Him your (D)whole (A7)life (D)long.

I (D)long.

I (Eb)pray the Lord will (Bb)bless you

with His (Ab)pres ence ev ’ry day.

And I (Ab)pray He will pro tect you

ev ’ry (Eb)step a long the way,

(Ab)help you love what’s right and lead you (Eb)far a way from wrong.

I pray that you will (Eb)fol low Him your whole (Bb7)life (Eb)long.

I (Ab)pray that you will (Bb)fol low Him.

I (Eb)pray that you will (Ab)fol low Him.

I pray that you will (Eb)fol low Him your (Eb)whole (Bb7)life (Eb)long.

I (Ab)pray that you will (Bb)fol low Him.

I (Eb)pray that you will (Ab)fol low Him.

I pray that you will (Eb)fol low Him your (Eb)whole (Bb7)life (Eb)long.

I (Fm7)pray that you will (Eb)fol low Him your (Eb)whole (Bb7)life (Eb)long.

Your Whole Life Long by Twila Paris — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “Your Whole Life Long” by Twila Paris 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 108 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 "Your Whole Life Long" 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 "Your Whole Life Long"?
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.