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.

Lyrics

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.

About “On The Other Hand”

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.