He's Got the Whole World in His Hands
Judy Garland Lyrics


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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

He'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
He's got the whole world

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
He's got the whole world

He's got everybody in his hands he's got everybody in his hands
He's got everybody in his hands he's got the whole world in his hands




He's got the whole world
He's got the whole world

Overall Meaning

The song "He's Got the Whole World in His Hands," originally a traditional African American spiritual, was popularized in 1957 by Gospel singer Mahalia Jackson, and then later by Judy Garland. The opening line, "He's got the whole world in his hands," repeats throughout the song and serves as a powerful statement of belief in a higher power's all-encompassing control. The song references different groups of people, including a "little bitty baby," "you and me brother," and "you and me sister," emphasizing the idea that this higher power holds everyone, big or small, in their hands.


The lyrics of the song are significant because they speak to a universal human experience of feeling small and insignificant in the face of the world's vastness, but also to a sense of comfort in knowing that there is a power greater than ourselves that has everything under control. The song's message also speaks to a common Christian belief in the idea of God's omnipotence and his ability to take care of all those who trust in him.


Line by Line Meaning

He's got the whole world in his hands he's got the whole world in his hands
God has control over everything in the world, from the smallest things to the largest things.


He's got the little bitty baby in his hands he's got the little bitty baby in his hands
God cares for even the smallest and most vulnerable beings in the world.


He's got the little bitty baby in his hands he's got the whole world in his hands
God's power and care extend to every part of the world, including the tiniest things.


He's got you and me brother in his hands he's got you and me sister in his hands
God's love and protection extend to every person in the world, regardless of who they are.


He's got you and me brother in his hands he's got the whole world in his hands
God's love and protection are not just limited to individuals, but extend to the entire world.


He's got everybody in his hands he's got everybody in his hands
God's care and concern extend to every living being in the world.


He's got everybody in his hands he's got the whole world in his hands
God's power and control are all-encompassing, including every person in the world.


He's got the whole world
God has ultimate power and authority over the entire world and everything in it.




Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Universal Music Publishing Group, Warner/Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: J BAIRD, PD TRADITIONAL

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S Robin Dittrich

Wow! Judy can really swing with these classic gospel songs. She makes me believe and shout hallelujah up to the stars. Yup, it's go to church time with soulful Judy😍

Saxon C

She hits it out of the ballpark at the end! Pure showmanship! ❤️

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Saxon C

How can the audience just sit there after she sings this medley?’!

Asia Monét

This woman has soul.

Elspeth Coogan

Oh boy, that final note!

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Excelente , diez sobre diez

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