Why Me? (Why Me, Lord?)

by Kris Kristofferson
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What have (G7)I ev er (C)done to de serve e ven (G)one of the pleas ures I’ve (D)known?

what did (G7)I ev er (C)do that was worth lov ing (G)You, or the (D7)kind ness You’ve (C)shown?

(C)Lord, help me, Je sus, I’ve (G)wast ed it so.

(D)Help (Em7)me, (D7)Je sus; I know what I (C)am.

But (C)now that I know that I’ve (G)need ed You so, (D)help (Em7)me, (D7)Je sus; my soul’s in Your (G)hands.

if you (G7)think there’s a (C)way I can try to re (G)pay all I’ve tak en from (D)You.

I can (G7)show some one (C)else what I’ve been through my (G)self on my (D7)way back to (C)You.

(C)Lord, help me, Je sus, I’ve (G)wast ed it so.

(D)Help (Em7)me, (D7)Je sus; I know what I (C)am.

But (C)now that I know that I’ve (G)need ed You so, (D)help (Em7)me, (D7)Je sus; my soul’s in Your (G)hands.

(C)hands.

(C)hands.

(D7)Je sus, my soul’s in Your hands.

Why Me? (Why Me, Lord?) by Kris Kristofferson

Easy piano arrangement in the key of G at 132 BPM. Difficulty: easy. Color-coded notes — no sheet-reading skill required.

About “Why Me? (Why Me, Lord?)

What key is "Why Me? (Why Me, Lord?)" in?
"Why Me? (Why Me, Lord?)" by Kris Kristofferson is in the key of G with a tempo of 132 BPM. Difficulty: easy.
Is "Why Me? (Why Me, 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 "Why Me? (Why Me, 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.

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