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?) — Simple Sheet Music

"Why Me? (Why Me, Lord?)" in simplified sheet music format — the bridge between beginner modes and real sheet music. Color-coded notes with lyrics scrolling horizontally. Perfect for learning to read music. Key of G, 132 BPM.

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About “Why Me? (Why Me, Lord?)”

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?)"?
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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.

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