How to Play He’s Got the Whole World in His Hands on a Ukulele – Easy with Two Chords – History of that Song

Chorus: He’s got the whole world in his hands.
He’s got the whole world in his hands.
He’s got the whole world in his hands.
He’s got the whole world in his hands.

1He’s got the wind and the rain in his hands.
He’s got the wind and the rain in his hands.
He’s got the wind and the rain in his hands.
He’s got the whole world in his hands.

Chorus: He’s got the whole world in his hands.
He’s got the whole world in his hands.
He’s got the whole world in his hands.
He’s got the whole world in his hands.

2He’s got the little bitty baby in his hands.
He’s got the little bitty baby in his hands.
He’s got the little bitty baby in his hands.
He’s got the whole world in his hands.

Chorus: He’s got the whole world in his hands.
He’s got the whole world in his hands.
He’s got the whole world in his hands.
He’s got the whole world in his hands.

3 He’s got you and me, brother, in his hands.
He’s got you and me, sister, in his hands.
He’s got you and me, brother, in his hands.
He’s got the whole world in his hands.

Chorus: He’s got the whole world in his hands.
He’s got the whole world in his hands.
He’s got the whole world in his hands.
He’s got the whole world in his hands.

4 He’s got everybody here in his hands.
He’s got everybody here in his hands.
He’s got everybody here in his hands.
He’s got the whole world in his hands

Chorus: He’s got the whole world in his hands.
He’s got the whole world in his hands.
He’s got the whole world in his hands.
He’s got the whole world in his hands.

History of the Song He’s Got the Whole World in His Hands

He’s Got the Whole World in His Hands” is a traditional African-American spiritual, first published in 1927. It became an international pop hit in 1957–58 in a recording by British singer Laurie London, which is one of the best-selling gospel songs of all time. The song has also been recorded by many other singers and choirs, including Mahalia JacksonMarian AndersonJudy Garland and Nina Simone and in Germany by Conny Froboess.” Wikipedia

Marian Anderson Singing He’s Got the Whole World in His Hands on Ed Sullivan Show in 1952.


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