His Eye Is On The Sparrow

by Mahalia Jackson
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Lyrics

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 — Piano Lead Sheet

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"His Eye Is On The Sparrow" lead sheet with chords, melody, and lyrics. Play the melody while following chord symbols above. Perfect for sing-along or accompaniment. Key of C, 68 BPM.

Tip: Start at 50% speed to get comfortable with the fingering, then work your way up to full tempo.

About “His Eye Is On The Sparrow

Where are the chord symbols for "His Eye Is On The Sparrow" displayed?
Lead Sheet shows chord symbols (like Am, G7, C) above the melody line with lyrics below. Every chord change highlights in real time as the song plays, so you can play the melody with the right hand and follow chord shapes with the left. "His Eye Is On The Sparrow" is in C.
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.
Does "His Eye Is On The Sparrow" have chords and lyrics?
Yes! The Lead Sheet shows the melody with chord symbols (like Am, G, C) and full lyrics. Perfect for singing along or playing with a band. "His Eye Is On The Sparrow" is in the key of C at 68 BPM.
What chords are in "His Eye Is On The Sparrow"?
Open the Lead Sheet to see all chord symbols displayed above the melody line. The song is in the key of C, so you'll find chords common to that key. Each chord highlights in real time as the song plays.

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