Footprints In The Sand

by Leona Lewis
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Lyrics

You walked with me,

(Ab)foot prints in the sand,

and (Fm)helped me un der stand been where I’m go

in’.

You walked with me

when (Ab)I was all a lone

with (Bbm)so much un known (Fm)ry a long the way.

Then I (Ab)heard you (Db)say:

I prom ise (Ab)you

I’m al ways (Db)there

(Ab)when your heart is filled with (Bbm7)sor row and de (Ebsus)spair.

I’ll (Ab)car ry (Db)you

when you (Eb)need a (Fm)friend.

You’ll find my foot prints (Eb)in

the sand.

(Ebsus)when I heard you say:

(Db)I prom ise (Ab)you

I’m al ways (Db)there

(Ab)when your heart is filled with (Bbm7)sor row and de (Ebsus)spair.

I’ll (Ab)car ry (Db)you

when you (Eb)need a (Fm)friend.

You’ll find my foot prints (Eb)in

the sand.

When I’m (E)wea ry,

well, I know you’ll (D)be there, and (A)I

can feel (E)you (F#m)when (E)you (D)say:

I prom ise (B)you

I’m al ways (E)there

(B)when your (C#m7)heart is filled with (C#m7)sad ness and de (F#sus)spair.

I’ll (B)car ry (E)you

when you (F#)need a (G#m7)friend.

You’ll find my foot prints in

(F#)the (B)sand.

I’m al ways (E)there

(B)when your (C#m7)heart is filled with (C#m7)sad ness and de (F#sus)spair.

I’ll (B)car ry (E)you

when you (F#)need a (G#m7)friend.

You’ll find my foot prints in

(F#)the (G#m)friend.

You’ll find my foot prints (F#)in

the sand.

Footprints In The Sand — Karaoke: Lyrics & Chords to Sing & Play Along

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Free karaoke for "Footprints In The Sand" by Leona Lewis: 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 Ab, 60 BPM.

Tip: Use the speed control to practice at 70% tempo first. Focus on tricky chord transitions before attempting the full arrangement.

About “Footprints In The Sand”

What key is "Footprints In The Sand" by Leona Lewis played in?
Footprints In The Sand is arranged in the key of Ab on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
What's the tempo (BPM) of "Footprints In The Sand"?
The arrangement plays at 60 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "Footprints In The Sand" easy to play on piano?
This is a medium-difficulty arrangement. Most players can learn it within a few practice sessions using the speed control.
Can I download sheet music for "Footprints In The Sand"?
Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "Footprints In The Sand"?
"Footprints In The Sand" was originally performed by Leona Lewis. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
What chords are used in "Footprints In The Sand"?
This arrangement uses 22 chords: A, Ab, Abpow, B, Bbm, Bbm7, C, C#7, +14 more.
What other songs by Leona Lewis can I play here?
Try "A Moment Like This", "HAPPY", "ANGEL". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
Is there a karaoke version of "Footprints In The Sand" with lyrics?
Yes — this is a free karaoke slide for "Footprints In The Sand" by Leona Lewis. 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 "Footprints In The Sand" to match my voice or capo?
Yes. The original is in Ab, 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 "Footprints In The Sand" 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.