When He Reached Down His Hand For Me

by Johnny Cash

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Lyrics

Once my soul was a stray from the (B)heav en ly (E)way.

I was wretch ed and as (B7)vile as could (E)be.

But my Sav ior in (E9)love gave me (A)peace from a bove (E)harm when He reached down His (B)hand

for (E)me.

When my Sav ior reached (A)down

for (E)me,

when He reached down His (F#7)hand for (B7)me,

I was lost and un done with out (A)God or His (E)Son, when He reached down His (B)hand

for (E)me.

How my heart does re joice when I (B)hear His sweet (E)voice.

In the tem pest and to (B7)Him I do (E)flee

there to lean on His (E9)arm, safe se (A)cure from a all (E)harm when He reached down His (B)hand

for (E)me.

When my Sav ior reached (A)down

for (E)me,

when He reached down His (F#7)hand for (B7)me,

I was lost and un done with out (A)God or His (E)Son, when He reached down His (B)hand

for (E)me.

How my (E)me.

When He Reached Down His Hand For Me by Johnny Cash — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “When He Reached Down His Hand For Me” by Johnny Cash 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 E at 116 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 "When He Reached Down His Hand For Me" 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 "When He Reached Down His Hand For Me"?
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.