Other arrangements of He Walked On Water
Pick a learning view.
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 — Karaoke: Lyrics & Chords to Sing & Play Along
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Free karaoke for "He Walked On Water" by Randy Travis: lyrics on screen with the chords above each line and a bouncing ball that lands on every word in time. Sing along, or play along on guitar or piano from the chord chart. Change the key to fit your voice, slow the tempo down. Key of D, 92 BPM.
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”
- Can I sing "He Walked On Water" karaoke-style with the lyrics on screen?
- Yes — Karaoke mode puts the lyrics of "He Walked On Water" on screen a line at a time and lights up each word in time, with a bouncing ball leading you word to word and the chord shown just above. The piano backing plays underneath in D, and you can transpose it to fit your voice.
- 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.
- Is there a karaoke version of "He Walked On Water" with lyrics?
- Yes — this is a free karaoke slide for "He Walked On Water" by Randy Travis. The lyrics appear on screen a line at a time and each word lights up exactly when it's sung, with a bouncing ball leading you word to word. A backing plays underneath so you can just sing.
- Does it show chords so I can play along on guitar or piano?
- It does — a chord symbol sits on a thin row just above the lyric it changes on, so the same screen doubles as a lyrics-and-chords chart. Guitarists can strum the changes and pianists can comp while singing; the chords are colour-coded and move with the live transpose if you change key.
- Can I change the key of "He Walked On Water" to match my voice or capo?
- Yes. The original is in D, but the live transpose control shifts the whole song up or down semitones until the melody sits in your range (or maps to an easier guitar shape / capo position) — the on-screen chords and the backing move with it.
- Can I slow "He Walked On Water" down to learn the words and chords?
- Yes — the tempo control lets you take it as slow as you need while the lyrics still light up in time and the ball keeps you on the beat. Speed it back up once you can sing and play it through.
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