Looking For You

by Kirk Franklin
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Lyrics

I’ve been (Cm7)down so long, I’ve been hurt for so long, there were (Cm7)times I thought I’d (Fm11)nev er see the break of day.

It was (Cm7)hard for me to see Your plan for me, and I (Cm7)tried to be lieve; now strug gling won’t last al ways.

(So (Cm7)night af ter night,) (Fm11)night af ter night, (night af ter night,) I pray, Lord, don’t take Your joy ter from me.

And then late one night then late one night) I read (Abmaj7)in Your love let (Cm7)ter that it’s gon (Fm11)na get bet ter.

Don’t you know that (Abmaj7)I’ve (Cm7)been (Fm11)look ing for You.

(Abmaj7)I re al ize noth ing else (Fm11)will sat is fy me.

(Abmaj7)I’m (Cm7)so (Fm11)glad I found You.

(Abmaj7)Now that I’m changed, no one can (Fm11)keep me a way from You.

When my (Cm7)en e mies tried to come for for me, and they (Cm7)thought I that my (Fm11)world was com ing to an end, all the (Cm7)while You knew that I would make it through.

I feel (Cm7)clos er to You now than when I first be gan.

(So (Cm7)Je sus, You are, (Fm11)(Je sus, You are,) (Je sus, You are,) I You are my sun light af ter the rain.

Wher ev er You are ev er You are) I just (Abmaj7)wan na be near (Cm7)You; I’m so glad (Fm11)I can hear You.

Don’t you know that (Abmaj7)I’ve (Cm7)been (Fm11)look ing for You.

(Abmaj7)I re al ize noth ing else (Fm11)will sat is fy me.

(Abmaj7)I’m (Cm7)so (Fm11)glad I found You.

(Abmaj7)Now that I’m changed, no one can (Fm11)keep me a way from You.

(Fm11)keep me a way.

(Abmaj7)I’ve (Cm7)been (Fm11)look ing for You.

(Abmaj7)I re al ize noth ing else (Fm11)will sat is fy me.

(Abmaj7)I’m (Cm7)so (Fm11)glad I found You.

(Abmaj7)Now that I’m changed, no one can (Fm11)keep me a way from You.

we (Cm7)go now, here we go now, don’t stop now, let’s go now, in the front now, in the back now, let’s (Cm7)go now.

La dies:)

(Oh, (Cm7)oh, (Fm11)oh, oh, oh.)

(Oh, oh, (Fm11)oh, oh, oh.)

(Oh, oh, (Fm11)oh, oh, oh.)

(Oh, oh, (Fm11)oh, oh, oh.)

(Cm7)Je sus, You are, (Fm11)(Je sus, You are,) (Je sus, You are,)

(Cm7)You are my sun light af ter the rain.

(Fm11)keep me a way from You.

(Oh, oh, (Fm11)oh, oh, oh.)

(Oh, oh, (Fm11)oh, oh, oh.)

(Oh, oh, (Fm11)oh, oh, oh.)

(Oh, oh, (Fm11)oh, oh, oh.)

Looking For You — Falling Notes Piano Tutorial

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Watch "Looking For You" by Kirk Franklin 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 C, 120 BPM.

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

About “Looking For You”

Can I learn "Looking For You" 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 "Looking For You" with hands-separate practice in C at 120 BPM.
What key is "Looking For You" by Kirk Franklin played in?
Looking For You is arranged in the key of C on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
What's the tempo (BPM) of "Looking For You"?
The arrangement plays at 120 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "Looking For You" 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 "Looking For You"?
Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "Looking For You"?
"Looking For You" was originally performed by Kirk Franklin. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
What chords are used in "Looking For You"?
This arrangement uses 3 chords: Abmaj7, Cm7, Fmin. Only a handful of chords — beginner-friendly.
What other songs by Kirk Franklin can I play here?
Try "I SMILE", "COULD'VE BEEN", "THE APPEAL". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
Can I practice left and right hand separately for "Looking For You"?
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 "Looking For You" one hand at a time before combining them.
What is falling notes style for "Looking For You"?
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. "Looking For You" is in the key of C at 120 BPM.