Carry You To Jesus

by Steven Curtis Chapman

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I will (Gm)not pre tend to feel the pain you’re go ing through.

I know I (Gm)can not com pre hend the hurt you’ve known,

and I (Ebmaj7)used to think it mat tered if I un der stood, but now I just don’t know.

Well, I’ll ad (Gm)mit some times I still wish I knew what to say,

and I keep (Gm)look ing for a way to fix it all.

But we (Ebmaj7)know we’re at the mer cy of God’s high er ways, and our ways are so small.

But (Ebmaj9)I will car ry you to Je sus.

(Ebmaj9)He is ev ’ry thing you (Gm)need.

Oh I,

I will car ry you to Je sus on my (F)knees.

It’s such a (Gm)priv i lege for me to give this gift to you.

All I’d (Gm)ev er hope you’d give me in re turn

is to (Ebmaj7)know that you’ll be there to do the same for me when the ta bles (Bb)turn.

So (Ebmaj9)I will car ry you to Je sus.

(Ebmaj9)He is ev ’ry thing you (Gm)need.

Oh I,

I will car ry you to Je sus on my (F6)knees.

And if you need to cry,

go on and I,

I will cry a long with you.

Yeah, yeah.

I’ll give you what I have,

but still I know

the best thing I can do

is just pray for you.

So (Ebmaj7)I will car ry you to Je sus.

(Bb)He is ev ’ry thing you (Gm)need.

Oh I,

I will car ry you to Je sus on (Gm)my (F6)knees.

I’ll car ry you to Je sus,

yeah,

’cause He is ev ’ry thing we (Gm)need, (F69)yeah, yeah.

Oh I,

I will car ry you to Je sus (Gm)on my knees.

I’ll car ry you.

I’ll take you to Je sus

on my knees.

Carry You To Jesus by Steven Curtis Chapman — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “Carry You To Jesus by Steven Curtis Chapman in our color-coded kid songbook view — every note is colored by pitch (red C, orange D, yellow E, green F, blue G, purple A, pink B) and the lyrics sit directly under each note, so children can sing along while they play. The song is in the key of Eb at 80 BPM, a medium-difficulty arrangement — try slowing the tempo down using the BPM control.

Tips for parents & teachers

  • Start at 50% tempo using the BPM control. Speed up only when your child can play through without stopping.
  • Turn on the metronome from the top bar to build steady rhythm.
  • Use the segmented OFF / C / 1 button to toggle note labels on the staff and keys — kids learn note names faster with letters showing.
  • Tap a measure number on the timeline to jump to a specific section for repeat practice.

Frequently asked questions

Is "Carry You To Jesus" good for a child learning piano?
Yes — this color-coded arrangement is designed for ages 4-12. Each note is colored by pitch so kids match colors to keys, no music reading required. Lyrics sit under every note for sing-along play.
What age can start with "Carry You To Jesus"?
Children as young as 4 can follow the color-coded notes. By age 6-7 most kids can play through the song themselves with light guidance. Parent help is recommended for the first few sessions.
Do we need a piano teacher to use this?
No — the color-coded format is designed to be self-explanatory. Parents with no music background can supervise. Teachers can also use it as an introductory lesson tool.
Can we print the sheet music?
Yes — tap "Download Sheet Music" above for a free printable PDF with the same color-coded notes that appear on screen.
How many chords does "Carry You To Jesus" use?
Just 11 chords: B, Bb, Bbmaj7, Cdom, Dm7, Ebm, Ebmaj7, Ebmaj9, +3 more. Take it one section at a time.
What other Steven Curtis Chapman songs work for kids?
Try "MAGNIFICENT OBSESSION", "HOW DO I LOVE HER", "I'M GONNA BE". All play with color-coded notes; pick a familiar tune to keep kids engaged.