Other arrangements of When He Reached Down His Hand For Me
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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
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
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.
When He Reached Down His Hand For Me — Karaoke: Lyrics & Chords to Sing & Play Along
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Free karaoke for "When He Reached Down His Hand For Me" by Johnny Cash: 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 E, 116 BPM.
Tip: Use the speed control to practice at 70% tempo first. Focus on tricky chord transitions before attempting the full arrangement.
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About “When He Reached Down His Hand For Me”
- What key is "When He Reached Down His Hand For Me" by Johnny Cash played in?
- When He Reached Down His Hand For Me is arranged in the key of E on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
- What's the tempo (BPM) of "When He Reached Down His Hand For Me"?
- The arrangement plays at 116 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
- Is "When He Reached Down His Hand For Me" easy to play on piano?
- This is a medium-difficulty arrangement. Most players can learn it within a few practice sessions using the speed control.
- Can I download sheet music for "When He Reached Down His Hand For Me"?
- Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
- Who composed "When He Reached Down His Hand For Me"?
- "When He Reached Down His Hand For Me" was originally performed by Johnny Cash. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
- What chords are used in "When He Reached Down His Hand For Me"?
- This arrangement uses 7 chords: A, B, B7, E, E7, E9, F#7.
- What other songs by Johnny Cash can I play here?
- Try "GOD'S GONNA CUT YOU DOWN", "IF YOU COULD READ MY MIND", "HELP ME". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
- Is there a karaoke version of "When He Reached Down His Hand For Me" with lyrics?
- Yes — this is a free karaoke slide for "When He Reached Down His Hand For Me" by Johnny Cash. 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 "When He Reached Down His Hand For Me" to match my voice or capo?
- Yes. The original is in E, 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 "When He Reached Down His Hand For Me" 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.