The Longer I Serve Him

by William J. Gaither
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Since (G7)I (C)start ed (F)for the King dom, (C)since my (D7)life He con (G7)trols,

(C)since I (E7)gave my (F)heart to (Dm)Je (C)sus, (Dm)the (C)long er (F)I (C)serve Him, the (G7)sweet er He (C)grows.

The (G7)long er I serve Him, the (C)sweet er He grows.

The (G7)more that I love Him, more (C)love (F)He be (C)stows.

Each day is like (C7)heav en, my (F)heart o ver flows.

The (C)long er (F)I (C)serve Him, the (G7)sweet er He (C)grows.

Ev (G7)โ€™ry (C)need He (F)is sup ply ing, (C)plen teous (D7)grace He be (G7)stows.

(C)Ev โ€™ry (E7)day my (F)way gets (Dm)bright (C)er, (Dm)the (C)long er (F)I (C)serve Him, the (G7)sweet er He (C)grows.

The (G7)long er I serve Him, the (C)sweet er He grows.

The (G7)more that I love Him, more (C)love (F)He be (C)stows.

Each day is like (C7)heav en, my (F)heart o ver flows.

The (C)long er (F)I (C)serve Him, the (G7)sweet er He (C)grows.

(C)grows.

The Longer I Serve Him โ€” Simple Sheet Music

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"The Longer I Serve Him" in simplified sheet music format โ€” the bridge between beginner modes and real sheet music. Color-coded notes with lyrics scrolling horizontally. Perfect for learning to read music. Key of C, 132 BPM.

Tip: Break this song into sections and master each one separately. The speed control lets you drill difficult passages at any tempo.

About โ€œThe Longer I Serve Himโ€

How does Simplified Piano Arrangement differ from full sheet music for "The Longer I Serve Him"?
Simplified Arrangement keeps the melody and chords on a simplified staff with lyrics, color-coded for easy recognition. It's a learner-bridge between Beginner mode and the classic engraved Sheet Music โ€” same song, less visual density.
What key is "The Longer I Serve Him" by William J. Gaither played in?
The Longer I Serve Him 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 "The Longer I Serve Him"?
The arrangement plays at 132 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "The Longer I Serve Him" easy to play on piano?
This is an advanced arrangement. We recommend breaking it into sections and using the speed control to drill harder passages.
Can I download sheet music for "The Longer I Serve Him"?
Yes โ€” registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "The Longer I Serve Him"?
"The Longer I Serve Him" was originally performed by William J. Gaither. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
What other songs by William J. Gaither can I play here?
Try "Get All Excited", "I Just Feel Like Something Good Is About To Happen", "The Longer I Serve Him". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
Is Simple Sheet good for learning to read sheet music?
Yes! Simple Sheet bridges the gap between beginner color-coded modes and traditional notation. Notes are displayed on a simplified staff with colors, lyrics, and chords โ€” helping you build music reading skills gradually while still enjoying "The Longer I Serve Him". Key of C, 132 BPM.
What's the difference between Simple Sheet and Lead Sheet?
Simple Sheet shows a more streamlined, horizontally scrolling view with color-coded notes on a staff and lyrics below โ€” like a simplified version of real sheet music. Lead Sheet shows melody with chord symbols above and full lyrics. Simple Sheet is the next step toward reading traditional notation.