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Here I (D)am, Lord, and I’m (Em)drown ing in Your (G)sea of for get ful (C)ness.
The chains of (D)yes ter day sur (Em)round me; I (G)yearn for peace and (C)rest.
I don’t want to (D)end up where You (Em)found me, and it (G)ech oes in my (C)mind, keeps (D)me a wake to (C)night.
I know You’ve (D)cast my sins as (G)far as less the east is from the (C)west, and I (D)stand be fore You (G)now as, drowned as though I’ve nev er (C)sinned.
But to day I (D)feel like I’m just (Em)one mis take a (G)way from You (C)leav ing me this (D)way.
(C)Je sus, can You show me just how (Em7)far the east is (G)from the (Dsus)west?
’Cause I can’t (Am)bear to see the man I’ve been come (C)ris ing up in me a (D)gain.
In the (Em7)arms of Your mer cy (G)I find (Dsus)rest,
’cause You know (Am)just how far the east is (G)from the (C)west: from one scarred hand to the oth er.
I start the (D)day, the war be (G)gins, end less re mind ing of my (C)sin.
Time and (D)time a gain Your (G)truth is drowned out by the storm I’m (C)in.
But To day I (D)feel like I’m just (Em)one mis take a (G)way from You (C)leav ing me this (D)way.
(C)Je sus, can You show me just how (Em7)far the east is (G)from the (Dsus)west?
’Cause I can’t (Am)bear to see the man I’ve been come (C)ris ing up in me a (D)gain.
In the (Em7)arms of Your mer cy (G)I find (Dsus)rest,
’cause You know (Am)just how far the east is (G)from the (C)west: from one scarred hand to the oth er.
(C)west: from one scarred hand to the oth er.
I know You’ve washed me (D)white, turned my dark ness in to (Em)light.
I need Your peace to (C)get me through, to (C)get me through this (G)night.
I can’t live by what I (Bm7)feel, but by the truth Your Word re (Em)veals.
I’m not hold ing on to (C)You, but You’re hold ing on to (Em)me.
You’re hold ing on to (Em7)me.
Je sus, You know just how (G)far the east is from the (D)west.
I don’t (Em)have to see the man I’ve been come (C)ris ing up in (C)me a gain.
In the (G)arms of Your mer cy I find (D)rest,
’cause You know (Am)just how far the east is (G)from the (C)west: from one scarred hand to the oth er.
(D)One scarred hand to the (Em)oth er.
From one scarred hand to the oth er.
East To West — Karaoke: Lyrics & Chords to Sing & Play Along
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Free karaoke for "East To West" by Casting Crowns: 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 G, 100 BPM.
Tip: Start at 50% speed to get comfortable with the fingering, then work your way up to full tempo.
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About “East To West”
- What key is "East To West" by Casting Crowns played in?
- East To West is arranged in the key of G on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
- What's the tempo (BPM) of "East To West"?
- The arrangement plays at 100 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
- Is "East To West" easy to play on piano?
- Yes — this is one of our beginner-friendly arrangements with simplified chords and color-coded notes.
- Can I download sheet music for "East To West"?
- Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
- Who composed "East To West"?
- "East To West" was originally performed by Casting Crowns. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
- What other songs by Casting Crowns can I play here?
- Try "Who Am I", "VOICE OF TRUTH", "WHAT IF HIS PEOPLE PRAYED". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
- Is there a karaoke version of "East To West" with lyrics?
- Yes — this is a free karaoke slide for "East To West" by Casting Crowns. 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 "East To West" to match my voice or capo?
- Yes. The original is in G, 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 "East To West" 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.