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Jesus Loves Me Tonic Solfa

When you search for “Jesus Loves Me tonic solfa”, you’re probably looking for a clear, simple way to sing or teach this hymn. You’ve just found it. In this guide, I’ll give you the exact solfa notation, explain how to practice it, and show you how to use YouTube tutorials to improve quickly.

Jesus Loves Me Lyrics

Here are the full lyrics to “Jesus Loves Me” (public domain hymn):

Verse 1:
Jesus loves me! This I know,
For the Bible tells me so.
Little ones to Him belong;
They are weak, but He is strong.

Chorus:
Yes, Jesus loves me!
Yes, Jesus loves me!
Yes, Jesus loves me!
The Bible tells me so.

Verse 2:
Jesus loves me! He who died,
Heaven’s gates to open wide;
He will wash away my sin,
Let His little child come in.

(Repeat Chorus)

Verse 3:
Jesus loves me! loves me still,
Though I’m very weak and ill;
From His shining throne on high,
Comes to watch me where I lie.

(Repeat Chorus)

Verse 4:
Jesus loves me! He will stay,
Close beside me all the way;
Thou hast bled and died for me,
I will henceforth live for Thee.

(Repeat Chorus)

Here is the full solfa notation for the first verse and chorus. I recommend speaking the syllables in rhythm first, then singing them.

Jesus Loves Me Tonic Solfa

Line 1

Je – sus love me

s f m r

Line 2

This I know

m s s

Line 3

For the bi – ble

l l dI l

Line 4

Tells me so

l s s

Line 5

Li – ttle ones to

s f m r

Line 6

Him be – long

m s s

Line 7

They are weak

l l s

Line 8

But He is strong

d m r d

Line 9

Yes Je – sus loves me

s m s l dI

Line 10

Yes Je – sus loves me

s m d m r

Line 11

Yes Je – sus loves me

s m s l dI

Line 12

The bi – ble tells me so

l s d m r d

Downloadable PDF

Want a printable Jesus Loves Me Tonic Solfa sheet ? Click below to download it and practice anytime:

Download Jesus Loves Me Tonic Solfa PDF

Want more tonic solfa of songs, check out the lessons below:

Jesus Loves Me Tonic Solfa Video

Here is the complete Jesus Loves Me Tonic Solfa Video. Have fun playing and singing it.

FAQ

Why is Jesus Loves Me taught in tonic sol-fa?

Because tonic sol-fa uses simple syllables (do, re, mi, fa, so, la, ti), it is easy for children, beginners, and choirs to learn. Jesus Loves Me is one of the most popular Sunday school songs in solfa notation, making it perfect for teaching.

What is the tonic sol-fa for Jesus Loves Me?

Here is the tonic sol-fa notation for the song: Jesus Loves me Tonic Solfa

Who wrote Jesus Loves Me?

The lyrics were written by Anna Bartlett Warner in 1859, and the tune was composed by William B. Bradbury in 1862. The hymn is now in the public domain and widely used in schools and churches.

Can I use Jesus Loves Me tonic sol-fa in class or choir practice?

Yes. Since the hymn is public domain, you can freely use the lyrics and the solfa notation in music lessons, Sunday school, or choir practice without copyright issues.

Is solfa notation better than staff notation?

Solfa is easier for beginners and children because it is simple and direct. However, staff notation is more advanced and used in professional music. Learning solfa first can help prepare students for staff notation later.

Where can I find Jesus Loves Me solfa notation?

You can find it in many music lesson resources, hymn websites, and teaching blogs. Reliable public domain sources include:
Easy Piano Class
Smart Kids Music Club

How can children learn Jesus Loves Me solfa notation easily?

Clap the rhythm before singing.
Practise the solfa slowly, then sing faster.
Use hand signs for sol-fa (do = fist, re = slanted hand, etc.).
Repeat in groups to build confidence.

Final Thought

Now you know how to sing Jesus Loves Me using Tonic Solfa. Practice it every day, and soon you will sing it confidently with your classmates and in Sunday school.