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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?) — Piano Lead Sheet
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"Why Me? (Why Me, Lord?)" lead sheet with chords, melody, and lyrics. Play the melody while following chord symbols above. Perfect for sing-along or accompaniment. Key of G, 132 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 “Why Me? (Why Me, Lord?)”
- Where are the chord symbols for "Why Me? (Why Me, Lord?)" displayed?
- Lead Sheet shows chord symbols (like Am, G7, C) above the melody line with lyrics below. Every chord change highlights in real time as the song plays, so you can play the melody with the right hand and follow chord shapes with the left. "Why Me? (Why Me, Lord?)" is in G.
- What key is "Why Me? (Why Me, Lord?)" by Kris Kristofferson played in?
- Why Me? (Why Me, Lord?) 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 "Why Me? (Why Me, Lord?)"?
- The arrangement plays at 132 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
- Is "Why Me? (Why Me, Lord?)" 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 "Why Me? (Why Me, Lord?)"?
- Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
- Who composed "Why Me? (Why Me, Lord?)"?
- "Why Me? (Why Me, Lord?)" was originally performed by Kris Kristofferson. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
- What other songs by Kris Kristofferson can I play here?
- Try "HELP ME MAKE IT THROUGH THE NIGHT", "Help Me Make It Through The Night", "Sunday Mornin' Comin' Down". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
- Does "Why Me? (Why Me, Lord?)" have chords and lyrics?
- Yes! The Lead Sheet shows the melody with chord symbols (like Am, G, C) and full lyrics. Perfect for singing along or playing with a band. "Why Me? (Why Me, Lord?)" is in the key of G at 132 BPM.
- What chords are in "Why Me? (Why Me, Lord?)"?
- Open the Lead Sheet to see all chord symbols displayed above the melody line. The song is in the key of G, so you'll find chords common to that key. Each chord highlights in real time as the song plays.
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