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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.
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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.
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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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Carol McFarlane

London, United Kingdom

Aug 15, 2024

I must have learned this chorus as a child and I woke up with these words I had long forgotten. I had to google the rest of the words. I was in despair thinking the worst about myself. The words Jesus loves even me mean so much right now.

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Paula

Norfolk, Norwich, United Kingdom

Jul 30, 2024

I woke up one morning in the month of July 2024. I heard this song that Jesus Loves me, despite the suffering and affliction, I am going through. Jesus Loves me and I love Him Too. I also sang along with the song after praying. My God is an awesome God, Love you Yahweh. If it was not for Jesus I would not be here. My whole life is to serve Him until the end. Thank You Jesus

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Chukwudi

Ojo, Lagos, Nigeria

Jul 28, 2024

Over a year ago, I almost died. I was fighting for my life this time a year ago, but look at me. Jesus loves me

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Ben Caruso

Oak Park, IL, United States

Jul 20, 2024

So glad God sent His love to you, Erica. Your life is safe and beautiful in Christ. The enemy is such a disgusting and pathetic liar. Listen to our all powerful Jesus and LIVE. He is the Way, the Truth and the Life. If you are ever tempted to despair again, sing, sing and sing some more! “Jesus loves me”.

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Erica Allen

Portmore, Jamaica

Jul 20, 2024

I had one of the worst experiences of my life today. I missed my flight to Canada. I felt like this was the worst life could get. I felt hatred towards God and myself and thought I was being punished for all the wrongs that I have done. Moreso, I really thought God hated me. Suicidal thoughts were running rampant through my mind. I could see pictures of me ending my life, writing a note explaining why I had to do it.

I went to my bed and fell asleep quickly. At about 3 a. m. I awoke and remembered the aweful experience and wondered how it could have been avoided. All of a sudden, I heard my spirit sing this song which I had not heard in ages. I tried to drown away this song but just couldn't. I decided to google the song and really looked at the words. What else could I do but started to sing. Wow, it blesses my soul. Who could have imagined that when I felt hatred towards God and even told Him in my mind that I didn't love Him, He in turn use this song to minister His unconditional love to me.

Oh what a loving Saviour, Lord and Father! I am so glad that Jesus loves me, even me.

Thank you Jesus!

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Susan

Accra, Ghana

Jun 30, 2024

Thank you Jesus for your love

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Adesina Babajide

Alimosho, Lagos, Nigeria

Jun 25, 2024

Thank you Jesus!

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Eunice

Ijebu-Igbo, Nigeria

Jun 13, 2024

A banging of plates against the ground woke me up 2. 52am and what my heart was singing was

I am so glad that Jesus loves me

Jesus loves me

I thank God because I was desperately looking for the complete song and Google led me here

Thank you Jesus for your love ❤️

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Jessie

Yaounde, Centre, Cameroon

May 19, 2024

Hallelujah

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Adenike

Yaba, Lagos, Nigeria

May 19, 2024

Thank you Jesus for loving me at all times.

You love sweet me

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