Put Your Hand In The Hand

by Ocean

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Lyrics

Put your (G)hand in the hand of the man who stilled the (D7)wa ter.

Put your (Am7)hand in the hand of the (D7)man who calmed the (G)sea.

Take a (Dm)look at your self and a (G7)you can look at oth ers dif f’rent ly by put tin’ your (G)hand in the (Em7)hand of the (A7)man from a (D7)Gal i lee.

Ev ’ry time taught me I how look to pray in to the Ho ly book I wan na (D7)trem ble

and when I (Am7)read a bout the part where a (D7)car pen ter cleared the (G)tem ple,

for the (Dm7)buy ers and the sell ers were no dif f’rent fel las than what (C)I pro fess you to be.

And it (G)caus es me pain (Em7)nough to know I’m (A7)not that gal that (D7)I should (G)be.

Put your (G)hand in the hand of the man who stilled the (D7)wa ter.

Put your (Am7)hand in the hand of the (D7)man who calmed the (G)sea.

Take a (Dm)look at your self and a (G7)you can look at oth ers dif f’rent ly by put tin’ your (G)hand in the (Em7)hand of the (A7)man from a (D7)Gal i lee.

Ma ma time taught me I how look to pray be fore I reached the age I of na (D7)sev en,

and when I’m (Am7)down a on my knees, that’s a (D7)when pen I’m close to (G)heav en.

Dad dy (Dm7)lived ers his the life with two kids and a wife; las than you (C)do what a you must do.

But he (G)showed es me e (Em7)nough of what it (A7)takes that to that (D7)get you (G)through.

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Put your (G)hand in the (Em7)hand of the (A7)man from a (D7)Gal i (G)lee.

Put Your Hand In The Hand by Ocean — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “Put Your Hand In The Hand” by Ocean in our color-coded kid songbook view — every note is colored by pitch (red C, orange D, yellow E, green F, blue G, purple A, pink B) and the lyrics sit directly under each note, so children can sing along while they play. The song is in the key of G at 125 BPM, a medium-difficulty arrangement — try slowing the tempo down using the BPM control.

Tips for parents & teachers

  • Start at 50% tempo using the BPM control. Speed up only when your child can play through without stopping.
  • Turn on the metronome from the top bar to build steady rhythm.
  • Use the segmented OFF / C / 1 button to toggle note labels on the staff and keys — kids learn note names faster with letters showing.
  • Tap a measure number on the timeline to jump to a specific section for repeat practice.

Frequently asked questions

Is "Put Your Hand In The Hand" good for a child learning piano?
Yes — this color-coded arrangement is designed for ages 4-12. Each note is colored by pitch so kids match colors to keys, no music reading required. Lyrics sit under every note for sing-along play.
What age can start with "Put Your Hand In The Hand"?
Children as young as 4 can follow the color-coded notes. By age 6-7 most kids can play through the song themselves with light guidance. Parent help is recommended for the first few sessions.
Do we need a piano teacher to use this?
No — the color-coded format is designed to be self-explanatory. Parents with no music background can supervise. Teachers can also use it as an introductory lesson tool.
Can we print the sheet music?
Yes — tap "Download Sheet Music" above for a free printable PDF with the same color-coded notes that appear on screen.