What key is "Why We Sing" in?

"Why We Sing" by Kirk Franklin is in the key of Db with a tempo of 54 BPM. Difficulty: medium.

Is "Why We Sing" easy to play on piano?

This arrangement is rated medium. It requires comfort with chord shapes and basic hand independence. Expect 1-2 weeks of regular practice for a confident performance.

Can I play "Why We Sing" without reading sheet music?

Yes. Our player offers a falling-notes mode (Synthesia-style) and a beginner mode with color-coded keys — both let you play along without reading traditional notation.

What chords are used in "Why We Sing"?

This arrangement of "Why We Sing" uses 35 chords: Ab, Ab6, Abaug, Abm9, Abmaj7, Abmaj9, Am7, Bb, +27 more.

How long does it take to learn "Why We Sing" on piano?

2–4 weeks of consistent practice (20–30 min/day) for an intermediate player. Drill the tricky passages in isolation first.

What other songs by Kirk Franklin can I play here?

Try "I SMILE", "COULD'VE BEEN", "THE APPEAL". All are available in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.

Lyrics

Some one asked the ques tion,

“Why do we sing?

When we lift our hands to Je sus,

what do we real ly mean?”

Some one may be won d’ring,

when we sing our song,

at times we may be cry ing

and noth ing’s e ven wrong.

I sing be cause I’m hap py!

I sing be cause I’m free!

His eye is on the spar row!

That’s the rea son why I sing.

Glo ry hal le lu jah!

You’re the rea son why I sing.

Glo ry hal le lu jah!

You’re the rea son why I sing.

rea son why I sing.

Some one asked the ques tion,

we’ve “Why do we sing?

When we lift our hands to Je sus,

and what do we real ly mean?”

And Some one may be won d’ring,

when we sing our song,

lift at times we may be cry ing

and noth ing’s e ven wrong.

I sing be cause I’m hap py!

I sing be cause I’m free!

His eye is on the spar row!

That’s the rea son why I sing.

Glo ry hal le lu jah!

You’re the rea son why I sing.

Glo ry hal le lu jah!

You’re the rea son why I sing.

rea son why I sing.

Glo ry hal le lu jah!

I give the prais es to

Glo ry hal le lu jah!

You’re the rea son why I sing.

tell the whole world, ”No!”

And when we cross that riv er

to stud y war no more,

we will sing our songs to Je sus,

the One whom we a dore!

I sing be cause I’m hap py!

I sing be cause I’m free!

His eye is on the spar row!

That’s the rea son why I sing.

Glo ry hal le lu jah!

You’re the rea son why I sing.

Glo ry hal le lu jah!

You’re the rea son why I sing.

rea son why I sing.

Glo ry hal le lu jah!

I give the prais es to

Glo ry hal le lu jah!

You’re the rea son why I sing.

You’re the rea son why

sing.

Why We Sing by Kirk Franklin

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Easy piano arrangement in the key of Db at 54 BPM. Difficulty: medium. Color-coded notes — no sheet-reading skill required.

About “Why We Sing”

What key is "Why We Sing" in?: "Why We Sing" by Kirk Franklin is in the key of Db with a tempo of 54 BPM. Difficulty: medium.
Is "Why We Sing" easy to play on piano?: This arrangement is rated medium. It requires comfort with chord shapes and basic hand independence. Expect 1-2 weeks of regular practice for a confident performance.
Can I play "Why We Sing" without reading sheet music?: Yes. Our player offers a falling-notes mode (Synthesia-style) and a beginner mode with color-coded keys — both let you play along without reading traditional notation.
What chords are used in "Why We Sing"?: This arrangement of "Why We Sing" uses 35 chords: Ab, Ab6, Abaug, Abm9, Abmaj7, Abmaj9, Am7, Bb, +27 more.
How long does it take to learn "Why We Sing" on piano?: 2–4 weeks of consistent practice (20–30 min/day) for an intermediate player. Drill the tricky passages in isolation first.
What other songs by Kirk Franklin can I play here?: Try "I SMILE", "COULD'VE BEEN", "THE APPEAL". All are available in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.