Leaning On The Everlasting Arms

by Anthony J. Showalter
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Lyrics

What a fel low ship, (Eb)what a joy di vine, (Bb)lean ing (Gm)on the ev er (C7)last ing (F7)arms; (Bb)what a (Bb7)bless ed ness, (Eb)what a peace is mine, (Bb)lean ing (Gm)on the ev er (Bb)last (F7)ing (Bb)arms.

Lean ing, (Eb)lean ing, (Bb)safe and se cure from (C7)all a (F7)larms; (Bb)lean (Bb7)ing, (Eb)lean ing, (Bb)lean ing (Gm)on the ev er (Bb)last (F7)ing (Bb)arms.

Oh, how sweet to walk (Eb)in this pil grim way, (Bb)lean ing (Gm)on the ev er (C7)last ing (F7)arms; (Bb)oh, how (Bb7)bright the path (Eb)grows from day to day, (Bb)lean ing (Gm)on the ev er (Bb)last (F7)ing (Bb)arms.

Lean ing, (Eb)lean ing, (Bb)safe and se cure from (C7)all a (F7)larms; (Bb)lean (Bb7)ing, (Eb)lean ing, (Bb)lean ing (Gm)on the ev er (Bb)last (F7)ing (Bb)arms.

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Leaning On The Everlasting Arms โ€” Karaoke: Lyrics & Chords to Sing & Play Along

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Free karaoke for "Leaning On The Everlasting Arms" by Anthony J. Showalter: 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 Bb, 120 BPM.

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

About โ€œLeaning On The Everlasting Armsโ€

What key is "Leaning On The Everlasting Arms" by Anthony J. Showalter played in?
Leaning On The Everlasting Arms is arranged in the key of Bb on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
What's the tempo (BPM) of "Leaning On The Everlasting Arms"?
The arrangement plays at 120 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "Leaning On The Everlasting Arms" easy to play on piano?
Yes โ€” this is one of our beginner-friendly arrangements with simplified chords and color-coded notes.
Can I download sheet music for "Leaning On The Everlasting Arms"?
Yes โ€” registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "Leaning On The Everlasting Arms"?
"Leaning On The Everlasting Arms" was originally performed by Anthony J. Showalter. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
What other songs by Anthony J. Showalter can I play here?
Try "Leaning On The Everlasting Arms". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
Is there a karaoke version of "Leaning On The Everlasting Arms" with lyrics?
Yes โ€” this is a free karaoke slide for "Leaning On The Everlasting Arms" by Anthony J. Showalter. 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 โ€” 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 "Leaning On The Everlasting Arms" to match my voice or capo?
Yes. The original is in Bb, 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) โ€” the on-screen chords and the backing move with it.
Can I slow "Leaning On The Everlasting Arms" down to learn the words and chords?
Yes โ€” 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.