Learn "WHEN HE REACHED DOWN HIS HAND FOR ME" by Johnny Cash on Piano

Master "WHEN HE REACHED DOWN HIS HAND FOR ME" by Johnny Cash with our interactive piano player. This easy-level Country arrangement is in the key of E at 116 BPM, making it perfect for beginners — you can start playing in minutes.

Tip: Start at 50% speed to get comfortable with the fingering, then work your way up to full tempo. Most beginners can play through the full song in one session.

Lyrics

Once my soul was a stray from the (B)heav en ly (E)way. I was wretch ed and as (B7)vile as could (E)be. But my Sav ior in (E9)love gave me (A)peace from a bove (E)harm when He reached down His (B)hand for (E)me. When my Sav ior reached (A)down for (E)me, when He reached down His (F#7)hand for (B7)me, I was lost and un done with out (A)God or His (E)Son, when He reached down His (B)hand for (E)me. How my heart does re joice when I (B)hear His sweet (E)voice. In the tem pest and to (B7)Him I do (E)flee there to lean on His (E9)arm, safe se (A)cure from a all (E)harm when He reached down His (B)hand for (E)me. When my Sav ior reached (A)down for (E)me, when He reached down His (F#7)hand for (B7)me, I was lost and un done with out (A)God or His (E)Son, when He reached down His (B)hand for (E)me. How my (E)me.

Song Details

Category
Country
Key
E
Tempo
116 BPM
Difficulty
easy

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How to Play "When He Reached Down His Hand For Me" on Piano

  1. 1
    Pick a practice mode — Choose from Fall Down, Beginner, Lead Sheet, Bar Sheet, or Simple Sheet — each mode visualizes the music differently to match your learning style.
  2. 2
    Practice each hand separately — Use the Left, Right, and Both buttons to isolate the bass or treble part and build muscle memory one hand at a time.
  3. 3
    Adjust speed and turn on metronome — Slow down to 50% while learning, then gradually speed up. Enable the metronome to keep steady timing.
  4. 4
    Loop a section — Select a tricky part and loop it until you nail it. Perfect for mastering difficult passages.
  5. 5
    Download sheet music — Export a PDF of the sheet music to print out and practice on your real piano anytime, anywhere.