How Can I Keep From Singing

by Chris Tomlin
Loading song
Fetching song
1
—
How to Play This Song

Learn a simple version, phrase by phrase: the melody, then easy chords.

Start the lesson
Personalize the finger hints for your handsPick your hand size and we'll re-suggest this song's fingering to fit you.Personalize
More ways to play

Other arrangements of How Can I Keep From Singing

Pick a learning view.

Lyrics

There is an (Bb)end less song, ech oes (F)in my soul, for I (Gm)hear the mu sic (Eb)ring.

And though the (Bb)storms may come, know I am (F)hold ing on;

and (Gm)to (F)the (Bb)rock (Gm)I (Eb)cling.

(Bb)How can I keep from sing ing Your praise?

(F)How can I (Eb)ev er say e (Bb)nough, how a (Eb)maz ing is Your love.

(Bb)How can I keep from shout ing Your name?

I (F)know I am (Eb)loved by the (Bb)King, and it (Eb)makes my (F)heart want to (Bb)sing.

I will (Bb)lift my eyes in the (F)dark est night, for I (Gm)know my Sav ior (Eb)lives.

And I will (Bb)walk with You, know ing You’ll (F)see me through,

and (Gm)sing (F)the (Bb)songs (Gm)You (Eb)give.

(Bb)How can I keep from sing ing Your praise?

(F)How can I (Eb)ev er say e (Bb)nough, how a (Eb)maz ing is Your love.

(Bb)How can I keep from shout ing Your name?

I (F)know I am (Eb)loved by the (Bb)King, and it (Eb)makes my (F)heart want to (Bb)sing.

I will

I can (Cm7)sing in the (Bb)trou bled times, (Eb)sing when I (F)win.

I can sing when I (Bb)lose my step and I fall down a (F)gain.

I can sing ’cause You (Bb)pick me up, (Eb)sing ’cause You’re (F)there.

I can sing ’cause You (Bb)hear me, Lord, when I call to You in prayer.

I can sing with my (Bb)last breath,

sing for I (F)know that I’ll sing with the (Bb)an gels and the (Eb)saints a round the (Fsus)throne.

(F)heart, I am (Eb)loved by the (Bb)King, and it (Eb)makes my (F)heart, I am (Eb)loved by the (Bb)King, and it (Eb)makes my (F)heart want to (Bb)sing.

I can (Bb)sing.

How Can I Keep From Singing — Karaoke: Lyrics & Chords to Sing & Play Along

2 people have learned this song

Free karaoke for "How Can I Keep From Singing" by Chris Tomlin: lyrics on screen with the chords above each line and a bouncing ball that lands on every word in time. Sing along, or play along on guitar or piano from the chord chart. Change the key to fit your voice, slow the tempo down. Key of Bb, 104 BPM.

Tip: Start at 50% speed to get comfortable with the fingering, then work your way up to full tempo.

About “How Can I Keep From Singing”

What key is "How Can I Keep From Singing" by Chris Tomlin played in?
How Can I Keep From Singing is arranged in the key of Bb on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
What's the tempo (BPM) of "How Can I Keep From Singing"?
The arrangement plays at 104 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "How Can I Keep From Singing" easy to play on piano?
Yes — this is one of our beginner-friendly arrangements with simplified chords and color-coded notes.
Can I download sheet music for "How Can I Keep From Singing"?
Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "How Can I Keep From Singing"?
"How Can I Keep From Singing" was originally performed by Chris Tomlin. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
What chords are used in "How Can I Keep From Singing"?
This arrangement uses 8 chords: Bb, Bbsus2, Bbsus4, Cm7, Eb, F, Fsus4, Gm.
What other songs by Chris Tomlin can I play here?
Try "Let God Arise", "Awesome Is The Lord Most High", "Indescribable". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
Is there a karaoke version of "How Can I Keep From Singing" with lyrics?
Yes — this is a free karaoke slide for "How Can I Keep From Singing" by Chris Tomlin. The lyrics appear on screen a line at a time and each word lights up exactly when it's sung, with a bouncing ball leading you word to word. A backing plays underneath so you can just sing.
Does it show chords so I can play along on guitar or piano?
It does — a chord symbol sits on a thin row just above the lyric it changes on, so the same screen doubles as a lyrics-and-chords chart. Guitarists can strum the changes and pianists can comp while singing; the chords are colour-coded and move with the live transpose if you change key.
Can I change the key of "How Can I Keep From Singing" to match my voice or capo?
Yes. The original is in Bb, but the live transpose control shifts the whole song up or down semitones until the melody sits in your range (or maps to an easier guitar shape / capo position) — the on-screen chords and the backing move with it.
Can I slow "How Can I Keep From Singing" down to learn the words and chords?
Yes — the tempo control lets you take it as slow as you need while the lyrics still light up in time and the ball keeps you on the beat. Speed it back up once you can sing and play it through.