How to Play "FIX ME, JESUS" by Queen Latifah on Piano

Queen Latifah · Shared by Alexandra · 45 bars

  • Bb major
  • 4/4
  • 70 BPM
  • Medium
  • Melody + piano

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0 / 8 parts learned

  1. Verse 1
  2. Chorus 1
  3. Verse 2
  4. Chorus 2
  5. Verse 3
  6. Whole song
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What this song uses

Short warm-ups in the song's own key and chords. About a minute each, and you can skip them.

  1. The key

    Bb major

    Five-finger position on Bb, then the Bb major scale with both hands.

    About this scale
  2. The chord loop

    E♭, E♭m, B♭, A♭ · IV, iv, I, bVII

    The loop the song goes round most. Play each chord as a block, one bar each.

    E♭: Eb, G, Bb
    E♭m: Eb, Gb, Bb
    B♭: Bb, D, F
    A♭: Ab, C, Eb
  3. The left hand

    Cradle pulse

    Root bass · 1 · 2 · 2.3 (6/8) · Beginner

    A deep note, a rock to beat two, a soft pickup back: like a cradle.

Verse 1 · bars 1 to 6

Up next
  1. Right hand
  2. Left hand
  3. Both hands

What you need to know

Read from the song's own notes: the key, the beat, the chords, and what each hand plays.

Key and scale

Bb major

2 flats: Bb, Eb

BbCDEbFGA

The Bb major scale

Time signature

4/4

4 beats in every bar, at 70 BPM

The time signature changes during the song; this is the main one.

The chords you play

The song uses 29 chords, as the sheet music writes them.

More chords in the song

Left hand

Bass notes

The piano's lower staff, as written: mostly one note at a time, fewer than one a beat.

Range Bb1 to F4Step 2 on its ownStep 3 with the right hand

Right hand

The melody

The tune the singer sings, one note at a time, about one a beat.

Range G3 to Eb5Part by part

How to practice "FIX ME, JESUS"

Learn "FIX ME, JESUS" one part at a time, with the song's real notes. The practice splits it into 8 parts of a few bars. Each part has three steps: the right hand, the left hand (the right hand plays softly under it), then both hands. Every step plays at the song's tempo, and you can slow it down whenever you need. Press "I can play it" when you can play a step, and the next one opens.

Every step is free to play
  1. Start hereThe melody

    Step 1: Right hand

    Listen, then play the melody with your right hand, with finger numbers.

    Open this step
  2. Lower staff

    Step 2: Left hand

    Your left hand learns the piano's lower staff, note for note, while the right hand plays softly so you hear where you are.

    Open this step
  3. Both staves

    Step 3: Both hands

    Both hands together, as written. When you can play it, press "I can play it" and the part is learned.

    Open this step
  4. Then play the whole song

    When you can play every part, play the full sheet music with its backing track in the player.

    Play the full song

Frequently asked questions

How do I learn "FIX ME, JESUS" on the piano?

Learn "FIX ME, JESUS" one part at a time, with the song's real notes. The practice splits it into 8 parts of a few bars. Each part has three steps: the right hand, the left hand (the right hand plays softly under it), then both hands. Every step plays at the song's tempo, and you can slow it down whenever you need. Press "I can play it" when you can play a step, and the next one opens.

What key is "FIX ME, JESUS" in?

"FIX ME, JESUS" is in Bb major, which has 2 flats: Bb and Eb. The Bb major scale is Bb, C, D, Eb, F, G and A.

The Bb major scale

What are the chords in "FIX ME, JESUS"?

The sheet music uses 29 chords: Bb, F#, F7, Gm, Bb7, Ab, Eb, Em7, F7sus, Cm6, Ebsus, Gm7, Ebmaj7, Eb6, B, G#m7 and 13 more.

What does the left hand play in "FIX ME, JESUS"?

The piano's lower staff: mostly one note at a time, fewer than one a beat, from Bb1 to F4. You learn it on its own first, with the right hand playing softly underneath, then with both hands.

What tempo is "FIX ME, JESUS"?

"FIX ME, JESUS" plays at 70 BPM in 4/4. Every step of the practice plays at the song's tempo, and you can slow it down as much as you need.

Is "FIX ME, JESUS" hard to play on piano?

It is rated Medium: a good next step once you can play a few easy songs. The melody goes from G3 up to Eb5. The practice splits it into parts of a few bars, one hand at a time, so you can learn it at your own pace.

How long should I practice each day?

A few minutes is enough. Choose 5, 10 or 15 minutes: the timer ends the session for you, and the next session picks up where you stopped.

Do I need to read sheet music?

No. The practice plays each part for you, one hand at a time, and shows its notes on the sheet and on a keyboard as they play, with finger numbers. Slow it down as much as you need.

Is it free?

Yes. Practicing is free. Sign in to keep your progress and your streak, and to get a daily reminder.

Where can I get the sheet music for "FIX ME, JESUS"?

Play the full sheet music free in the interactive player, or download a printable PDF.

Sheet music in the playerDownload the PDF