What key is "Precious Lord, Take My Hand (Take My Hand, Precious Lord)" in?

"Precious Lord, Take My Hand (Take My Hand, Precious Lord)" by Thomas A. Dorsey is in the key of G with a tempo of 70 BPM. Difficulty: easy.

Is "Precious Lord, Take My Hand (Take My Hand, Precious Lord)" 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 "Precious Lord, Take My Hand (Take My Hand, Precious Lord)" 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 "Precious Lord, Take My Hand (Take My Hand, Precious Lord)" on piano?

1–3 short practice sessions for the basics; 2–3 weeks to perform confidently with both hands.

Lyrics

Pre cious Lord,

take my (G7)hand,

lead me (C)on,

let me stand.

I am (G)tired,

I am (Em7)weak,

I am (Am7)worn.

Through the (G)storm,

through the (G7)night,

lead me (C)on

to the light.

Take my (G)hand

(Em)pre cious (G)Lord,

(D7)lead me (G)home.

When my

way

grows ap (G7)drear,

pre cious (C)Lord,

lin ger near.

When my (G)life

is (Em7)al

most (Am7)gone,

hear my (G)cry

hear my (G7)call,

hold my (C)hand

lest I fall.

Take my (G)hand,

(Em)pre cious (D7)Lord,

lead me (C)home.

Pre cious Lord,

take my (G7)hand,

lead me (C)on,

let me stand.

I am (G)tired,

I am (Em7)weak,

I am (Am7)worn.

Through the (G)storm,

through the (G7)night,

lead me (C)on

to the light.

Take my (G)hand

(Em)pre cious (G)Lord,

(D7)lead me (G)home.

When the

dark

ness ap (G7)pears

and the (C)night

draws ger near,

and the (G)day

is (Em7)past

and (Am7)gone,

at the (G)riv

er I (G7)stand,

guide my (C)feet,

hold my hand,

take my (G)hand,

(Em)pre cious (D7)Lord,

lead me (C)home.

Pre cious

Precious Lord, Take My Hand (Take My Hand, Precious Lord) by Thomas A. Dorsey

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Easy piano arrangement in the key of G at 70 BPM. Difficulty: easy. Color-coded notes — no sheet-reading skill required.

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About “Precious Lord, Take My Hand (Take My Hand, Precious Lord)”

What key is "Precious Lord, Take My Hand (Take My Hand, Precious Lord)" in?: "Precious Lord, Take My Hand (Take My Hand, Precious Lord)" by Thomas A. Dorsey is in the key of G with a tempo of 70 BPM. Difficulty: easy.
Is "Precious Lord, Take My Hand (Take My Hand, Precious Lord)" 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 "Precious Lord, Take My Hand (Take My Hand, Precious Lord)" 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 "Precious Lord, Take My Hand (Take My Hand, Precious Lord)" on piano?: 1–3 short practice sessions for the basics; 2–3 weeks to perform confidently with both hands.