Hold Me Jesus

by Rich Mullins

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Some (Asus2)times my life just don’t make (Asus2)sense at all,

and the moun tains look so big

and my faith just seems so small.

And I wake up in the night (Asus2)and feel the dark.

It’s so hot in side my soul;

there must be (G5)blis ters on my heart.

(F)Hold me, Je sus;

I’m (Csus2)shak ing like a leaf.

You have been King of my glo ry; won’t You be my Prince of Peace?

Hold me, Je sus, ’cause I’m (Abmaj13)shak ing like a leaf.

You have been King of my glo ry.

Won’t You be my Prince of Peace?

Some

Sur (A5)ren der don’t come nat (Bb)’ral ly to me.

I’d rath er (Fmaj7)fight You for some thing I (Gsus2)don’t real ly want than (Am)take what You give that I (C5)need.

Sur (A5)ren der don’t come nat (Bb)’ral ly to me,

and I’ve beat my head a gainst so man y walls.

Now I’m fall ing down, fall ing on my

knees.

say ing (CN.C.)hold me, Je sus.

Please (Am7)hold me, Je sus.

(F)Hold me, Je sus;

I’m (Csus2)shak ing like a leaf.

You have been King of my glo ry; won’t You be my Prince of Peace

Hold me Je sus, ’cause I’m (Abmaj13)shak ing like a leaf.

You have been King of my glo ry; won’t You be my Prince of Peace?

(F)Hold me, Je sus;

I’m (Csus2)shak ing like a leaf.

You have been King of my glo ry; won’t You be my Prince of Peace

Hold me Je sus, ’cause I’m (Abmaj13)shak ing like a leaf.

You have been King of my glo ry; won’t You be my Prince of Peace?

my Prince

of (Am)Peace,

(G5)my Prince of (Am)Peace,

(G5)my Prince of (G5)my Prince of Peace?

(Am)Hold me,

Je sus.

(Am)Hold me,

Je sus.

Hold Me Jesus by Rich Mullins — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “Hold Me Jesus” by Rich Mullins 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 C at 120 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 "Hold Me 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 "Hold Me 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 "Hold Me Jesus" use?
Just 18 chords: Abmaj, Am, Am7, Apow, Asus2, Bb, C, Cmaj9, +10 more. Take it one section at a time.
What other Rich Mullins songs work for kids?
Try "SING YOUR PRAISE TO THE LORD", "AWESOME GOD", "SOMETIMES BY STEP". All play with color-coded notes; pick a familiar tune to keep kids engaged.