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I’m (C)trad ing my (Em)sor (D)rows,
I’m (C)trad ing my (Em7)shame;
I’m (C)lay ing them (Em)down for the (D)joy of the (G)Lord.
I’m (C)trad ing my (Em)sick (D)ness,
I’m (C)trad ing my (Em)pain;
I’m (C)lay ing them (Em)down for the (D)joy of the (G)Lord.
We say (G)yes, Lord, (C)yes, Lord, (Em)yes, yes, (D)Lord.
(G)Yes, Lord, (C)yes, Lord, (Em)yes, yes, (D)Lord.
(G)Yes, Lord, (C)yes, Lord, (Em)yes, yes, (D)Lord, A (G)men.
I am (G)pressed but not (C)crushed, per se (Em)cut ed, not a (D)ban doned,
struck (C)down but not de (Em)stroyed.
I am blessed be yond the (C)curse, for His (Em)prom ise will en (D)dure, that His (G)joy is gon na (C)be my strength.
Though the sor row may (Dsus)last for the (D)night, His joy comes with the morn (C5)ing.
(G)men.
Trading My Sorrows — Karaoke: Lyrics & Chords to Sing & Play Along
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Free karaoke for "Trading My Sorrows" by Darrell Evans: lyrics on screen with the chords above each line and a bouncing ball that lands on every word in time. Sing along, or play along on guitar or piano from the chord chart. Change the key to fit your voice, slow the tempo down. Key of G, 100 BPM.
Tip: Start at 50% speed to get comfortable with the fingering, then work your way up to full tempo.
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About “Trading My Sorrows”
- What key is "Trading My Sorrows" by Darrell Evans played in?
- Trading My Sorrows 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 "Trading My Sorrows"?
- The arrangement plays at 100 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
- Is "Trading My Sorrows" 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 "Trading My Sorrows"?
- Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
- Who composed "Trading My Sorrows"?
- "Trading My Sorrows" was originally performed by Darrell Evans. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
- What other songs by Darrell Evans can I play here?
- Try "Freedom", "So Good To Me". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
- Is there a karaoke version of "Trading My Sorrows" with lyrics?
- Yes — this is a free karaoke slide for "Trading My Sorrows" by Darrell Evans. The lyrics appear on screen a line at a time and each word lights up exactly when it's sung, with a bouncing ball leading you word to word. A backing plays underneath so you can just sing.
- Does it show chords so I can play along on guitar or piano?
- It does — a chord symbol sits on a thin row just above the lyric it changes on, so the same screen doubles as a lyrics-and-chords chart. Guitarists can strum the changes and pianists can comp while singing; the chords are colour-coded and move with the live transpose if you change key.
- Can I change the key of "Trading My Sorrows" to match my voice or capo?
- Yes. The original is in G, but the live transpose control shifts the whole song up or down semitones until the melody sits in your range (or maps to an easier guitar shape / capo position) — the on-screen chords and the backing move with it.
- Can I slow "Trading My Sorrows" down to learn the words and chords?
- Yes — the tempo control lets you take it as slow as you need while the lyrics still light up in time and the ball keeps you on the beat. Speed it back up once you can sing and play it through.