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He wore (D)starched white shirts
(G)but toned at the neck,
and he’d (D)sit in the shade and watch the (A)chick ens peck.
And his (D)teeth were gone,
but (G)what the heck,
(D)I thought
that (A)he walked
on (D)wa ter.
He (D)said he was a cow boy
(G)when he was young.
He could (D)han dle a rope and he was (A)good with a gun.
And (D)my ma ma’s dad dy was his old est son,
and (D)I thought
that (A)he walked
on (D)wa ter.
If the sto ry’s told,
on ly hea ven knows.
But his hat seemed to (A)me
like an old ha (D)lo.
And though his wings,
they were ne ver seen.
I thought
that (A)he walked
on (D)wa ter.
Then (D)he tied a cord
to the (G)end of a mop, and said, (D)“Son, here’s a po ny, (A)keep her at a trot”.
And (D)I’d ride in cir cles while he laughed a lot.
Then (D)I’d flop down
be (D)side him.
And he was (Bm)nine ty years old
in (A)six ty three
and (G)I loved him
and (A)he loved me.
And (G)lord, I cried the day he died,
’cause (D)I thought
that (A)he walked
on (D)wa ter.
If the sto ry’s told
I thought
that (A)he walked
on (D)wa ter.
He Walked On Water — Accompaniment Sheet Music (Classic Notation)
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Classic piano notation for "He Walked On Water" by Randy Travis as an accompaniment / backing track. Both hands engraved at publisher quality in D — sing or play melody on top while the score follows along at 92 BPM. Click any note to jump there.
Tip: Press play and sing the melody on top of the piano. If the original key (D) sits too high or low for your voice, use the transpose control to shift the accompaniment into a comfortable range — the backing moves with you. Need a pitch reference? Tap the mic icon to bring the vocal melody in.
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About “He Walked On Water”
- Is the engraved accompaniment score for "He Walked On Water" suitable for a pianist?
- Yes — both hands are notated in classic piano notation (treble + bass clefs, key D, real chord symbols), engraved server-side from the publisher MusicXML. A staff pianist or accompanist can read this directly from the screen or printed PDF and play the backing while you sing the melody.
- What key is the piano accompaniment for "He Walked On Water" by Randy Travis in?
- The backing track is in D at 92 BPM. If that doesn't sit in your vocal range, use the live transpose control to shift up or down semitones — the accompaniment moves with the new key automatically.
- Can I sing over "He Walked On Water" with this accompaniment?
- Yes — that's exactly what it's built for. The vocal melody is muted by default so you can sing freely. Need a pitch reference? Tap the mic icon to bring the melody back in at a lower volume.
- Is this a karaoke version of "He Walked On Water"?
- Effectively yes — it's the piano-only backing for "He Walked On Water", with no vocals. You can also slow it down to practice tricky verses, then bring it back to full tempo.
- Can I use "He Walked On Water" as a backing track for my instrument?
- Absolutely. Singers, guitarists, violinists, wind players, and instrumental practice in general all work — the piano holds the harmony so you can carry the melody on whatever instrument you play.
- Can I download the accompaniment for "He Walked On Water"?
- Yes — registered users can download MIDI + MusicXML (open in any notation software). PDF sheet music is also available for the full arrangement.
- Who wrote "He Walked On Water"?
- "He Walked On Water" was originally performed by Randy Travis. This piano accompaniment is an arrangement of that song, designed for sing-along and play-along use.
- What is this accompaniment Sheet Music view?
- Same engraver-grade rendering as the standard Sheet Music mode — both hands, classic piano notation, key of D, real chord symbols — but the audio is the karaoke / backing-track arrangement of "He Walked On Water" with the lead melody removed. Perfect for singers, lead instruments, and ensemble practice.
- Can I sing or play melody while the score follows along?
- Yes. The backing track removes the melody so you can sing or play it on top while the chord changes and rhythm guide you. The engraved score scrolls in time with the audio so you never lose your place.
- Is this the same notation a piano book would show?
- Yes — treble + bass clefs, key signature, time signature, beams, dynamics, and chord symbols above the staff, all rendered from the original publisher MusicXML. Identical reading experience to a printed piano accompaniment book.
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