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Shoo doo doo doo,
shoop doo,
shoop doo,
shoop doo.
Some thin’ a bout the name Je sus,
some thin’ a bout the name Je sus.
It is the sweet est name
I know.
Oh, how I love the name Je sus.
Oh, how I love the name Je sus.
It is the sweet
est name
I know.
Some peo ple say I’m cra zy, but
I can’t ex plain, no, no,
the pow er that I feel
when I call Your name, when I call Your name.
Said, it’s just like
fire
shut up in my bones.
Yeah, the Ho ly Ghost is mov in’, and it just won’t let me a lone.
est name
I know.
Said, it’s sweet er than hon ey
from the hon ey comb.
I feel, I can feel the Ho ly Ghost mov in’.
It won’t leave me a lone.
At the name of Je sus,
ev er y knee has got to bow.
So you don’t have to wait ’til the fi re comes; you can go on and shout, praise Him, do it now!
Some thin’ a bout the name Je sus,
some thin’ a bout the name Je sus.
It is the sweet
est name
I know.
Oh, how I love the name Je sus.
Oh, how I love the name Je sus.
It is the sweet
est name
I know,
I know,
I know,
I know.
Some thin’ a bout the name Je sus,
some thin’ a bout the name Je sus.
It is the sweet
est name
I know.
Oh, how I love the name Je sus.
Oh, how I love the name Je sus.
It is the sweet
est name
I know.
Oh,
oh.
It is the sweet
est name
I know.
Oh,
oh.
It is the sweet
est name
I know.
Oh,
est name.
Shoo doo doo doo,
shoop doo,
shoop doo,
shoop doo.
Something About The Name Jesus — Karaoke: Lyrics & Chords to Sing & Play Along
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Free karaoke for "Something About The Name Jesus" by Kirk Franklin: 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 C, 50 BPM.
Tip: Use the speed control to practice at 70% tempo first. Focus on tricky chord transitions before attempting the full arrangement.
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About “Something About The Name Jesus”
- What key is "Something About The Name Jesus" by Kirk Franklin played in?
- Something About The Name Jesus 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 "Something About The Name Jesus"?
- The arrangement plays at 50 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
- Is "Something About The Name Jesus" 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 "Something About The Name Jesus"?
- Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
- Who composed "Something About The Name Jesus"?
- "Something About The Name Jesus" was originally performed by Kirk Franklin. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
- What chords are used in "Something About The Name Jesus"?
- This arrangement uses 19 chords: Ab, Am7, Bbm7, Bm7, C, Cm7, Db, Dm, +11 more.
- 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.
- Is there a karaoke version of "Something About The Name Jesus" with lyrics?
- Yes — this is a free karaoke slide for "Something About The Name Jesus" by Kirk Franklin. 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 "Something About The Name Jesus" to match my voice or capo?
- Yes. The original is in C, 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 "Something About The Name Jesus" 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.


