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About Numbered Notation

Numbered Notation (also called Jianpu, 简谱) writes each melody note as a number from 1 to 7 instead of a note on a staff. The number shows the note's position in the song's scale -- not its exact pitch -- so the same tune looks identical no matter what key it's sung in.

Within one octave, the numbers 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 correspond to the familiar do re mi fa sol la ti. A dot above a number raises it an octave higher; a dot below lowers it an octave lower -- no dot means the middle, as-written octave.

A plain number lasts one beat. A dash (-) right after a number holds that same note for one more beat. A line underneath a number shortens it instead -- one line is half a beat, two lines a quarter of a beat. A 0 is a rest: silence for one beat.

The label at the top of the sheet, like "1=C" or "1=Ab", shows which pitch scale degree 1 ("do") is tuned to. A song in a minor key is labeled "6=X" instead -- scale degree 6 ("la") is the true tonic. Chord names printed above the notes (like "C" or "G7") always use their familiar letter names, never numbers.

For example, under a "1=C" heading, the numbers 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 sound as C D E F G A B. Under a "1=G" heading, those very same numbers sound as G A B C D E F# instead -- same shape, different key.

I am so glad that our Father in heav’n

Assurance and Joy of Salvation Loved by the Lord

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I am so glad that our Father in heav’n
Tells of His love in the Book He has giv’n;
Wonderful things in the Bible I see:
This is the dearest, that Jesus loves me.
 
I am so glad that Jesus loves me,
Jesus loves me, Jesus loves me;
I am so glad that Jesus loves me,
Jesus loves even me.
2
Though I forget Him and wander away,
Still He doth love me whenever I stray;
Back to His dear loving arms would I flee,
When I remember that Jesus loves me.
3
Oh, if there’s only one song I can sing,
When in His beauty I see the great King,
This shall my song in eternity be:
“Oh, what a wonder that Jesus loves me.”

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Wdsp Adebowale F A

Abk, Ogun, Nigeria

Jun 13, 2023

This song always come to my mind anytime I feel d presence of God in my life . The gravity of His love, and victory he gives to His believers, interpreted God's faithfulness in my heart

The Lord has ever remained good in the past as we studied He still maintain His loving kindness now & shall continue forevermore .

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Christiana Ebuta

Ikeja, Lagos, Nigeria

Jun 6, 2023

Thank you Lord Jesus for loving me. Yes! I am so glad that Jesus loves me.

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Esther Osemwengie

New Rochelle, NY, United States

Jun 4, 2023

I really love this song reminds of past deep memories it filled my heart with joy

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Harris Nwankwo

Berwyn Heights, Maryland, United States

Apr 21, 2023

Never forget how you grew up, This is my childhood song and for many years of my life it has never faded. It's spirit lifts my soul into God's presence whenever I sing or listen to this melodious song. I bless the almighty God

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Toye Akanni

Agege, Lagos, Nigeria

Apr 16, 2023

I can't just stop this song as it keeps flowing into my mind

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Timothy Olagbemiro

Ogbomoso, Oyo State, Nigeria

Apr 11, 2023

I returned home from Kiagbodo Delta State, Nigeria haven completed a total period of 19 years as Vice- Chancellor of Bowen University, lwo Oyo State, and Edwin Clark University, Kiagbodo back to back. This is the song that l sand in my first devotional hour back home. It's rich, rewarding and joyful! It's my song of God's love and my appreciation to him. To God be the glory!

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Jumoke Jolayemi

Ilorin, Kwara, Nigeria

Apr 4, 2023

At my 35 years of serving the federal government of Nigeria, this was the song that keeps coming into my heart to praise God. I was just imagining the goodness and the faithfulness of God over my life for the past 35 years.

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Faith Odi

Uyo, Akwa Ibom, Nigeria

Apr 4, 2023

I got up this morning and this song came to my mind, I feel so blessed by the song. So heart warming at this time. Indeed I'm so glad.

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Anonymous

Apr 1, 2023

This song is an affirmation of ABBA’s love. Even when the devil wants to speak lies. The song comes through for me

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Gifted

Ado, Rccg, Nigeria

Mar 26, 2023

Melodious song

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