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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
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"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.
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?)”
- How does Simplified Piano Arrangement differ from full sheet music for "Why Me? (Why Me, Lord?)"?
- Simplified Arrangement keeps the melody and chords on a simplified staff with lyrics, color-coded for easy recognition. It's a learner-bridge between Beginner mode and the classic engraved Sheet Music — same song, less visual density.
- 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.
- Is Simple Sheet good for learning to read sheet music?
- Yes! Simple Sheet bridges the gap between beginner color-coded modes and traditional notation. Notes are displayed on a simplified staff with colors, lyrics, and chords — helping you build music reading skills gradually while still enjoying "Why Me? (Why Me, Lord?)". Key of G, 132 BPM.
- What's the difference between Simple Sheet and Lead Sheet?
- Simple Sheet shows a more streamlined, horizontally scrolling view with color-coded notes on a staff and lyrics below — like a simplified version of real sheet music. Lead Sheet shows melody with chord symbols above and full lyrics. Simple Sheet is the next step toward reading traditional notation.
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