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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 — Simple Sheet Music
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"East To West" in simplified sheet music format — the bridge between beginner modes and real sheet music. Color-coded notes with lyrics scrolling horizontally. Perfect for learning to read music. 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”
- How does Simplified Piano Arrangement differ from full sheet music for "East To West"?
- Simplified Arrangement keeps the melody and chords on a simplified staff with lyrics, color-coded for easy recognition. It's a learner-bridge between Beginner mode and the classic engraved Sheet Music — same song, less visual density.
- 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 Simple Sheet good for learning to read sheet music?
- Yes! Simple Sheet bridges the gap between beginner color-coded modes and traditional notation. Notes are displayed on a simplified staff with colors, lyrics, and chords — helping you build music reading skills gradually while still enjoying "East To West". Key of G, 100 BPM.
- What's the difference between Simple Sheet and Lead Sheet?
- Simple Sheet shows a more streamlined, horizontally scrolling view with color-coded notes on a staff and lyrics below — like a simplified version of real sheet music. Lead Sheet shows melody with chord symbols above and full lyrics. Simple Sheet is the next step toward reading traditional notation.