On (G)one hand, I count the rea sons
I could (C)stay with
When and (G)hold you close to me all night (D7)long.
So (G)man y
lov ers’ (G7)games
I’d (C)love to play with
I’ve on that (A)hand there’s no rea son
why it’s (D7)wrong.
But on the (C)oth er hand,
there’s a (G)gold en band
to re (D7)mind me of some one who would not (G)un der stand.
On (C)one hand, I could stay
and be your (G)lov ing man,
but the (D7)rea son I must go is on the (G)oth er hand.
In your (G)arms hand, I feel the pas sion
I I (C)thought had
When I (G)looked in to your eyes all I (D7)found
When (G)I first
kissed your (G7)lips,
I (C)felt to so a
I’ve got to (A)hand it you, girl, you’re
some thing (D7)else.
But on the (C)oth er hand,
there’s a (G)gold en band
to re (D7)mind me of some one who would not (G)un der stand.
On (C)one hand, I could stay
and be your (G)lov ing man,
but the (D7)rea son I must go is on the (G)oth er hand.
In your
Yeah, the (D7)rea son I must go is on the (G)oth er hand.
On The Other Hand by Randy Travis
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Easy piano arrangement in the key of G at 110 BPM. Difficulty: easy. Color-coded notes — no sheet-reading skill required.
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- What key is "On The Other Hand" in?
- "On The Other Hand" by Randy Travis is in the key of G with a tempo of 110 BPM. Difficulty: easy.
- Is "On The Other Hand" easy to play on piano?
- Yes — this arrangement is rated easy, meaning it uses simple chord patterns and a manageable tempo. Most beginners can play through it in 1-3 practice sessions using our color-coded notes.
- Can I play "On The Other Hand" without reading sheet music?
- Yes. Our player offers a falling-notes mode (Synthesia-style) and a beginner mode with color-coded keys — both let you play along without reading traditional notation.
- How long does it take to learn "On The Other Hand" on piano?
- 1–3 short practice sessions for the basics; 2–3 weeks to perform confidently with both hands.
- What other songs by Randy Travis can I play here?
- Try "FOREVER AND EVER, AMEN", "ON THE OTHER HAND", "Forever And Ever, Amen". All are available in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.