On The Other Hand

by Randy Travis
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On one hand,

I count the rea sons

I could (Bb)stay with you,

When and (F)hold you close to me all night (C7)long my self.

So (F)man y

lov ers’ (F7)games

I’d (Bb)love to play with you,

on got that (G7)hand it there’s no rea son

why it’s (C7)wrong.

(CN.C.)But on the (Bb)oth er hand,

there’s a (F)gold en band

to re (C7)mind me of some one who would not (F)un der stand.

On (Bb)one hand I could stay

and be your (F)lov ing man,

but the (C7)rea son I must go is on the (F)oth er hand.

In your arms hand,

I feel the pas sion

I I (Bb)thought had died.

When I (F)looked in to your eyes

all I (C7)found my self.

When (F)I first

kissed your (F7)lips

I (Bb)felt to so a live.

I’ve got to (G7)hand it to you girl you’re

some thing (C7)else.

(CN.C.)But on the (Bb)oth er hand,

there’s a (F)gold en band

to re (C7)mind me of some one who would not (F)un der stand.

On (Bb)one hand I could stay

and be your (F)lov ing man,

but the (C7)rea son I must go is on the (F)oth er hand.

In your

Yeah, the (C7)rea son I must go is on the (F)oth er hand.

On The Other Hand — Classic Piano Sheet Music

Read "On The Other Hand" by Randy Travis in classic piano notation — both hands, real chords + notes, in the published key of Bb. Engraved server-side from the publisher MusicXML; click any note to jump there as the score follows along at 100 BPM.

Tip: Use the speed control to practice at 70% tempo first. Focus on tricky chord transitions before attempting the full arrangement.

About “On The Other Hand

Is this the same engraved sheet music a piano teacher would print for "On The Other Hand"?
Yes — the score is rendered server-side from the publisher MusicXML using Verovio (the same engine RISM and OpenScore use). Standard piano notation, treble + bass staves, real chord symbols, key signature Bb. Print-quality and identical to what you'd see in a printed piano book.
What key is "On The Other Hand" by Randy Travis played in?
On The Other Hand 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 "On The Other Hand"?
The arrangement plays at 100 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "On The Other Hand" easy to play on piano?
This is a medium-difficulty arrangement. Most players can learn it within a few practice sessions using the speed control.
Can I download sheet music for "On The Other Hand"?
Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "On The Other Hand"?
"On The Other Hand" was originally performed by Randy Travis. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
What chords are used in "On The Other Hand"?
This arrangement uses 6 chords: Bb, C, C7, F, F7, G7.
What other songs by Randy Travis can I play here?
Try "FOREVER AND EVER, AMEN", "Forever And Ever, Amen", "He Walked On Water". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
Is this the same notation a piano teacher would hand me?
Yes — "On The Other Hand" is rendered at engraver quality (the Verovio engine, the same toolkit RISM and OpenScore editions use) from the original publisher MusicXML. You get standard piano notation: treble + bass clefs, key signature Bb, time signature, beams, dynamics — everything a printed sheet music book would have. Great for piano students learning to read music properly.
What's the difference between Sheet Music and the other modes here?
Sheet Music is the "classic" view — the one your piano teacher uses. Other modes (Beginner, Fall Down, Simple Sheet, Lead Sheet) trade real notation for color-coded notes and falling shapes to help absolute beginners. Use Sheet Music once you're ready to read both hands at once from real notation.
Can I practice from this view at my own pace?
Yes — slow the tempo from 100 BPM down (or up) without changing the pitch. The score scrolls in time and the currently playing note is highlighted, so you can drill a tough bar at half speed and bump it up once it feels comfortable.
Why can I click a note in the score?
Every notehead is interactive. Click and the audio jumps to that moment so you can drill a specific phrase or bar instead of replaying from the top. The currently playing note is highlighted as the music advances so your eye never loses its place.
Can I download the sheet music as a PDF?
Yes — Sheet Music PDF is one of the download formats for this song. The engraved score prints page-perfect on A4 / Letter so you can practice from paper as well as on screen.

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