How Do I Love Her

by Steven Curtis Chapman
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Well, you (Ab)know it’s not the first time,

and it (Fm11)will not be the last,

when you (Gb6/9)find me here on my knees

pray ing (Db6/9)for the storm to pass.

But what (Ab)I am real ly need ing

is much (Fm11)more than just re lief;

I am (Gb6/9)cry ing out for wis dom

on ly (Db6/9)You can give to me, ’cause it’s (E)such a mys ter y.

I’m a (Ab)clue less man (D)when it comes to (Bbm11)know ing how to (Ab)love a wom an.

How (Ab)do I, I (Fm)love (Eb)her?

How (Ab)do I, I (Fm)let her know she means more than (Ab)an y thing to me?

How (Ab)do I (Bb7sus)love

her?

How do I love her, love her?

Out of all the gifts You’ve giv en,

be sides the (Fm11)ver y gift of life,

there is (Gb6/9)none as pre cious to me

as the (Db6/9)treas ure of my wife.

And still (Ab)all the love in my heart

is like a (Fm11)rain drop to the sea

when com (Gb6/9)pared to Your love for her,

and that’s (Db6/9)why I’m ask ing, please, will You (E)teach me what she needs?

I’m an ear nest man (D)when it comes to (Bbm11)learn ing how to (Ab)love this wom an.

How (Ab)do I, I (Fm)love (Eb)her?

How (Ab)do I, I (Fm)let her know she means more than (Ab)an y thing to me?

How (Ab)do I (Bb)love her?

Well, I know it’s gon na take a life time to (Gb)an swer this prayer I pray,

but (Abmaj7)that’s o kay,

’cause I’ve giv en (Dbmaj9)You and her my life time an y way.

How (Ab)do I (Fm)love (Eb)her?

How (Ab)do I, I (Fm)let her know she means more than (Ab)an y thing to me?

How (Ab)do I (Bb7sus)love

her?

How do I love her, love her?

(Db)Tell me, please,

how do I love her?

How do I love her?

Won’t You tell me, (Db)tell me (Ab)please?

How do I love her?

Tell me, please.

Tell me, tell me, (Db)tell me,

how do I love her?

How do I love her?

How do I love her, love her, love her, love her?

How Do I Love Her — Falling Notes Piano Tutorial

Watch "How Do I Love Her" by Steven Curtis Chapman in falling notes style — like Synthesia. Color-coded notes fall onto the keyboard in real time. Practice left hand, right hand, or both. Key of Db, 100 BPM.

Tip: Use the speed control to practice at 70% tempo first. Focus on tricky chord transitions before attempting the full arrangement.

About “How Do I Love Her

Can I learn "How Do I Love Her" with falling notes like Synthesia?
Yes — Falling Notes mode shows colored note shapes dropping onto a virtual keyboard, the same visual style as Synthesia or piano-tile games. Each note's column matches the piano key you press. Works for "How Do I Love Her" with hands-separate practice in Db at 100 BPM.
What key is "How Do I Love Her" by Steven Curtis Chapman played in?
How Do I Love Her is arranged in the key of Db on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
What's the tempo (BPM) of "How Do I Love Her"?
The arrangement plays at 100 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "How Do I Love Her" easy to play on piano?
This is a medium-difficulty arrangement. Most players can learn it within a few practice sessions using the speed control.
Can I download sheet music for "How Do I Love Her"?
Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "How Do I Love Her"?
"How Do I Love Her" was originally performed by Steven Curtis Chapman. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
What chords are used in "How Do I Love Her"?
This arrangement uses 16 chords: Ab, Abmaj7, Bb, Bb7, Bbmin, Db, Db6, Dbmaj9, +8 more.
What other songs by Steven Curtis Chapman can I play here?
Try "MAGNIFICENT OBSESSION", "I'M GONNA BE", "DIVE". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
Can I practice left and right hand separately for "How Do I Love Her"?
Yes! Our Top Down mode lets you isolate the left hand (bass clef), right hand (treble clef), or play both together. This makes it easy to master "How Do I Love Her" one hand at a time before combining them.
What is falling notes style for "How Do I Love Her"?
Falling notes (also known as Synthesia or piano waterfall) shows color-coded rectangles falling from the top of the screen onto a virtual keyboard. Each note's position matches the piano key you need to press. "How Do I Love Her" is in the key of Db at 100 BPM.

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