Help Me

by Johnny Cash
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Lyrics

Oh, Lord, help me to walk an oth er mile, just one more mile.

I’m tired of walk in’ all a lone.

And Lord, help me to smile

an oth er (E)smile, just one more smile.

Don’t think I can do things on my (A)own.

I nev er thought I need ed help be fore.

Thought that I could get by by my self.

But now I know I just can’t take it an y more,

and with a (E)hum ble heart, on bend ed knee, I’m beg gin’ You please for (A)help.

Oh, come down

from Your gold en throne to (E)me, to low ly me.

I need to feel the touch of Your ten der (A)hand.

Re lease these chains of dark ness; let me (E)see, Lord, let me see

just where I fit in to Your mas ter (A)plan.

With a (E)hum ble heart, on bend ed knee, I’m beg gin’ You please for (A)help.

Help Me by Johnny Cash

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Easy piano arrangement in the key of A at 126 BPM. Difficulty: easy. Color-coded notes — no sheet-reading skill required.

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About “Help Me”

What key is "Help Me" in?
"Help Me" by Johnny Cash is in the key of A with a tempo of 126 BPM. Difficulty: easy.
Is "Help Me" easy to play on piano?
Yes — this arrangement is rated easy, meaning it uses simple chord patterns and a manageable tempo. Most beginners can play through it in 1-3 practice sessions using our color-coded notes.
Can I play "Help Me" without reading sheet music?
Yes. Our player offers a falling-notes mode (Synthesia-style) and a beginner mode with color-coded keys — both let you play along without reading traditional notation.
What chords are used in "Help Me"?
This arrangement of "Help Me" uses 6 chords: A, A7, Asus4, D, E, E7.
How long does it take to learn "Help Me" on piano?
1–3 short practice sessions for the basics; 2–3 weeks to perform confidently with both hands.
What other songs by Johnny Cash can I play here?
Try "GOD'S GONNA CUT YOU DOWN", "IF YOU COULD READ MY MIND", "WHEN HE REACHED DOWN HIS HAND FOR ME". All are available in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.