In The Hands Of The Potter

by Casting Crowns
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Lyrics

(C)I still re mem ber when I heard You call me by name.

Nail scarred I’d (C)fol low You an y where, knew I could trust You in (Em)an

y (D)thing.

But now (C)sor row beats down on me, wait ing for You to come (Em)through.

I’m all a (C)lone with my ques tions, I’m dry and cracked o pen.

I (Em)thirst side for (D)You.

And as I (G)fall a part, come flood this (Dsus)des ert heart.

(C)Fall like the rain,

Liv ing Wa ter.

And I know Your way is best.

Lord, help me (Dsus)find my rest,

and (C)I’ll be the clay in the hands of the Pot ter.

(C)My world is spin ning, my life seems so out of con trol.

Nail scarred I’d (C)hands tell the sto ry of love that will nev er let (Em)go

of (D)me.

Through the (C)sun shine or rain, on me, I know where my hope is (Em)found.

I’m What You (C)start ed in me I know You will com plete from the (Em)thirst side for (D)out.

And as I (G)fall a part, come flood this (Dsus)des ert heart.

(C)Fall like the rain,

Liv ing Wa ter.

And I know Your way is best.

Lord, help me (Dsus)find my rest,

and (C)I’ll be the clay in the hands of the Pot ter.

My world is (Em)break

ing me,

Your love is (G)shap

ing me.

And now the (Em)en e my is a (C)fraid of what You’re (G)mak ing me.

My world is (Em7)break

ing me,

Your love is (G)shap

ing (Bm)me.

And now the (Em7)en e my is a (C)fraid of what You’re (G)mak ing me.

My world is (Em)break

ing me,

Your love is (G)shap

ing me.

And now the (Em)en e my is a (C)fraid of what You’re (Dsus)mak ing me.

And as I (G)fall a part, come flood this (D)des ert heart.

(C)Fall like the rain,

Liv ing Wa ter.

And I know Your way is best.

Lord, help me (D)find my rest,

and (C)I’ll be the clay in the hands of the Pot ter.

(Gsus2)And (C)I’ll be the clay in the hands of the Pot ter.

In The Hands Of The Potter — Karaoke: Lyrics & Chords to Sing & Play Along

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Free karaoke for "In The Hands Of The Potter" by Casting Crowns: 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 G, 83 BPM.

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

About “In The Hands Of The Potter”

What key is "In The Hands Of The Potter" by Casting Crowns played in?
In The Hands Of The Potter is arranged in the key of G on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
What's the tempo (BPM) of "In The Hands Of The Potter"?
The arrangement plays at 83 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "In The Hands Of The Potter" 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 "In The Hands Of The Potter"?
Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "In The Hands Of The Potter"?
"In The Hands Of The Potter" was originally performed by Casting Crowns. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
What chords are used in "In The Hands Of The Potter"?
This arrangement uses 9 chords: Bm, Bm7, C, D, Dsus4, Em, Em7, G, +1 more.
What other songs by Casting Crowns can I play here?
Try "Who Am I", "VOICE OF TRUTH", "WHAT IF HIS PEOPLE PRAYED". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
Is there a karaoke version of "In The Hands Of The Potter" with lyrics?
Yes — this is a free karaoke slide for "In The Hands Of The Potter" by Casting Crowns. 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 "In The Hands Of The Potter" to match my voice or capo?
Yes. The original is in G, 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 "In The Hands Of The Potter" 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.