He Walked On Water

by Randy Travis
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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 — Piano Accompaniment Track

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Free piano accompaniment for "He Walked On Water" by Randy Travis. Sing along or play your instrument over the backing piano. Toggle the vocal melody on/off, change key to fit your voice, adjust tempo. 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

How do the bar-notation visuals help sing "He Walked On Water" with this backing?
Each chord change drops as a colored bar across the staff, scrolling in real time so you can see exactly when the harmony shifts. Helpful for hitting entrances and judging when to breathe — especially on phrases that don't begin on beat 1 of "He Walked On Water".
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.
How do I use "He Walked On Water" as a backing track?
Just press play — the piano accompaniment runs from start to end, no vocals. Sing, hum, or play your own instrument over it. Use the mic icon to add a vocal melody as a pitch reference, and the speed control if you want a slower practice tempo.
Can I change the key of "He Walked On Water" to fit my voice?
Yes — the original is in D, but the player has a live transpose control so you can shift up or down semitones until the melody sits in your vocal range. The piano accompaniment moves with the new key automatically.

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