On The Other Hand

by Randy Travis
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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 — 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 G, 110 BPM.

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

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 G 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 110 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "On The Other Hand" easy to play on piano?
Yes — this is one of our beginner-friendly arrangements with simplified chords and color-coded notes.
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 other songs by Randy Travis can I play here?
Try "FOREVER AND EVER, AMEN", "ON THE OTHER HAND", "Forever And Ever, Amen". 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 G, 110 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.

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