Why should I feel dis (G7)cour (C)aged?
(F)Why should the shad ows (C)come?
(A7)Why should my heart be (Dm)lone ly,
(G7)and long for (G7)heav’n and (C)home,
when Je sus (C)is my (C)por tion?
My (C)con stant (C7)friend is (F)He.
His (G)eye is (G)on the (C)spar row,
and I (G7)know He (G7)watch es (C)me.
His (C)eye is on the (F)spar row,
and I (C)know He watch (G7)es (C)me.
I (G)sing be cause I’m (C)hap py,
I (G)sing be cause I’m (C)free;
for His (C)eye is on the (F)spar row,
and I (C)know He watch (G7)es (C)me.
“Let not your heart be (G7)trou (C)bled,”
(F)His ten der word I (C)hear,
(A7)and rest ing on His (Dm)good ness,
(G7)I lose my (G7)doubts and (C)fears.
Though by the (C)path He (C)lead eth,
but (C)one step (C7)I may (F)see,
His (G)eye is (G)on the (C)spar row,
and I (G7)know He (G7)watch es (C)me.
His (C)eye is on the (F)spar row,
and I (C)know He watch (G7)es (C)me.
I (G)sing be cause I’m (C)hap py,
I (G)sing be cause I’m (C)free;
for His (C)eye is on the (F)spar row,
and I (C)know He watch (G7)es (C)me.
(C)me.
His Eye Is On The Sparrow by Mahalia Jackson
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Easy piano arrangement in the key of C at 68 BPM. Difficulty: easy. Color-coded notes — no sheet-reading skill required.
About “His Eye Is On The Sparrow”
- What key is "His Eye Is On The Sparrow" in?
- "His Eye Is On The Sparrow" by Mahalia Jackson is in the key of C with a tempo of 68 BPM. Difficulty: easy.
- Is "His Eye Is On The Sparrow" 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 "His Eye Is On The Sparrow" 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 "His Eye Is On The Sparrow"?
- This arrangement of "His Eye Is On The Sparrow" uses 10 chords: A7, C, C#dim7, C7, Dm, F, Fm, Fm6, +2 more.
- How long does it take to learn "His Eye Is On The Sparrow" on piano?
- 1–3 short practice sessions for the basics; 2–3 weeks to perform confidently with both hands.
- What other songs by Mahalia Jackson can I play here?
- Try "HIS EYE IS ON THE SPARROW", "His Eye Is On The Sparrow", "His Eye Is On The Sparrow". All are available in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
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