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Chords and Lyrics for He's Got the Whole World in His Hands

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Traditional Music
Traditional Lyrics

VERSE 1

             D 
He's got the whole world in his hands,

             A7 
He's got the whole world in his hands,

             D 
He's got the whole world in his hands,

             A7                 D 
He's got the whole world in his hands. 

  
VERSE 2

             D 
He's got the wind and rain in his hands,

             A7 
He's got the wind and rain in his hands,

             D 
He's got the wind and rain in his hands,

             A7                 D 
He's got the whole world in his hands. 

  
VERSE 3

             D 
He's got the tiny baby in his hands,

             A7 
He's got the tiny baby in his hands,

             D 
He's got the tiny baby in his hands,

             A7                 D 
He's got the whole world in his hands. 

  
VERSE 4

             D 
He's got you and me brother in his hands,

             A7 
He's got you and me brother in his hands,

             D 
He's got you and me brother in his hands,

             A7                 D 
He's got the whole world in his hands. 

  
VERSE 5

             D 
He's got you and me sister in his hands,

             A7 
He's got you and me sister in his hands,

             D 
He's got you and me sister in his hands,

             A7                 D 
He's got the whole world in his hands.

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Chords

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Instrument Chords
Banjo A7 D Major
Guitar A7 D Major
Mandolin A7 D Major
Piano A7 D Major
Ukulele A7 D Major

Sheet Music for He's Got the Whole World in His Hands

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