Learn "HIS EYE IS ON THE SPARROW" by Mahalia Jackson on Piano

Master "HIS EYE IS ON THE SPARROW" by Mahalia Jackson with our interactive piano player. This medium-level Christian/Gospel arrangement is in the key of G at 120 BPM, making it a great challenge for intermediate piano players.

Tip: Use the speed control to practice at 70% tempo first. Focus on tricky chord transitions before attempting the full arrangement at 120 BPM.

Lyrics

(G)Why (C6)should I feel dis (D6)cour aged? (Am7)Why should the (Gdim7)shad ows (G)come? (B)Why should my (Esus)heart (E)be (Am)lone ly and (C)long for (D7)heav en and (Gmaj7)home? When (G)Je sus (Em7)is my (Am7)por tion, (D7)my (Dm9)con stant (G)friend is (C)He. (A)His (D)eye is (Bsus)on the (Em)spar row, and I (G)know He (D7)watch es o ver (G)me. (C)His (Dm9)eye is (G13)on the (Cmaj9)spar row, and I (G)know He (D7sus)watch es (C)me. (G#dim7)I (Am7)sing be (D7)cause I'm (G)hap py. I (Am7)sing be (D7)cause I'm (G)free. (D)His (Dm9)eye is (G13)on the (Cmaj9)spar row, and I (G)know He (D7)watch es (G)me. His (Dm7)eye is (G7)on the (Cmaj9)spar row, and I (G)know He (Am7)watch es (G)me.

Song Details

Key
G
Tempo
120 BPM
Difficulty
medium

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How to Play "His Eye Is On The Sparrow" on Piano

  1. 1
    Pick a practice mode — Choose from Fall Down, Beginner, Lead Sheet, Bar Sheet, or Simple Sheet — each mode visualizes the music differently to match your learning style.
  2. 2
    Practice each hand separately — Use the Left, Right, and Both buttons to isolate the bass or treble part and build muscle memory one hand at a time.
  3. 3
    Adjust speed and turn on metronome — Slow down to 50% while learning, then gradually speed up. Enable the metronome to keep steady timing.
  4. 4
    Loop a section — Select a tricky part and loop it until you nail it. Perfect for mastering difficult passages.
  5. 5
    Download sheet music — Export a PDF of the sheet music to print out and practice on your real piano anytime, anywhere.