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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 — Karaoke: Lyrics & Chords to Sing & Play Along
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Free karaoke for "His Eye Is On The Sparrow" by Mahalia Jackson: 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 C, 68 BPM.
Tip: Start at 50% speed to get comfortable with the fingering, then work your way up to full tempo.
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About “His Eye Is On The Sparrow”
- What key is "His Eye Is On The Sparrow" by Mahalia Jackson played in?
- His Eye Is On The Sparrow is arranged in the key of C on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
- What's the tempo (BPM) of "His Eye Is On The Sparrow"?
- The arrangement plays at 68 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
- Is "His Eye Is On The Sparrow" easy to play on piano?
- Yes — this is one of our beginner-friendly arrangements with simplified chords and color-coded notes.
- Can I download sheet music for "His Eye Is On The Sparrow"?
- Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
- Who composed "His Eye Is On The Sparrow"?
- "His Eye Is On The Sparrow" was originally performed by Mahalia Jackson. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
- What chords are used in "His Eye Is On The Sparrow"?
- This arrangement uses 10 chords: A7, C, C#dim7, C7, Dm, F, Fm, Fm6, +2 more.
- 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 in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
- Is there a karaoke version of "His Eye Is On The Sparrow" with lyrics?
- Yes — this is a free karaoke slide for "His Eye Is On The Sparrow" by Mahalia Jackson. 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 "His Eye Is On The Sparrow" to match my voice or capo?
- Yes. The original is in C, 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 "His Eye Is On The Sparrow" 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.