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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 — Simple Sheet Music
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"On The Other Hand" in simplified sheet music format — the bridge between beginner modes and real sheet music. Color-coded notes with lyrics scrolling horizontally. Perfect for learning to read music. Key of F, 100 BPM.
Tip: Use the speed control to practice at 70% tempo first. Focus on tricky chord transitions before attempting the full arrangement.
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About “On The Other Hand”
- How does Simplified Piano Arrangement differ from full sheet music for "On The Other Hand"?
- Simplified Arrangement keeps the melody and chords on a simplified staff with lyrics, color-coded for easy recognition. It's a learner-bridge between Beginner mode and the classic engraved Sheet Music — same song, less visual density.
- What key is "On The Other Hand" by Randy Travis played in?
- On The Other Hand is arranged in the key of F 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 Simple Sheet good for learning to read sheet music?
- Yes! Simple Sheet bridges the gap between beginner color-coded modes and traditional notation. Notes are displayed on a simplified staff with colors, lyrics, and chords — helping you build music reading skills gradually while still enjoying "On The Other Hand". Key of F, 100 BPM.
- What's the difference between Simple Sheet and Lead Sheet?
- Simple Sheet shows a more streamlined, horizontally scrolling view with color-coded notes on a staff and lyrics below — like a simplified version of real sheet music. Lead Sheet shows melody with chord symbols above and full lyrics. Simple Sheet is the next step toward reading traditional notation.


