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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 I sing.
You’re the rea son why I sing.
You’re the rea son why I sing.
You’re the rea son why
I
sing.
Why We Sing — Karaoke: Lyrics & Chords to Sing & Play Along
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Free karaoke for "Why We Sing" 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 Db, 54 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 “Why We Sing”
- What key is "Why We Sing" by Kirk Franklin played in?
- Why We Sing 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 "Why We Sing"?
- The arrangement plays at 54 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
- Is "Why We Sing" 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 "Why We Sing"?
- Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
- Who composed "Why We Sing"?
- "Why We Sing" was originally performed by Kirk Franklin. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
- What chords are used in "Why We Sing"?
- This arrangement uses 35 chords: Ab, Ab6, Abaug, Abm9, Abmaj7, Abmaj9, Am7, Bb, +27 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 "Why We Sing" with lyrics?
- Yes — this is a free karaoke slide for "Why We Sing" 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 "Why We Sing" to match my voice or capo?
- Yes. The original is in Db, 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 "Why We Sing" 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.