Lead Me

by Sanctus Real

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I look a round es, and see my won der ful life, al most per fect

from the out side.

In pic ture frames,

I see my beau ti ful wife they’re al ways smil ing.

But on the in side,

oh, I can hear her say ing: (C)Lead me

with strong hands,

(G)stand up

when I can’t.

Don’t (F)leave me

hun gry for love, chas ing (Am)dreams,

but (G)what a bout us?

(C)Show me

you’re will ing to fight,

that (G)I’m still

the love of your life.

I (F)know we

call this our home, but I

still feel

a lone.

I see their round es, look in their in no cent eyes; they’re just chil dren

from the out side.

I’m work ing hard,

I tell my self they’ll be fine; they’re in de pend ent.

But on the in side,

oh, I can hear them say ing: (C)Lead me

with strong hands,

(G)stand up

when I can’t.

Don’t (F)leave me

hun gry for love, chas ing (Am)dreams,

but (G)what a bout us?

(C)Show me

you’re will ing to fight,

that (G)I’m still

the love of your life.

I (F)know we

call this our home, but I

still feel

a lone.

So, Fa ther, give me the strength

to be ev ’ry thing I’m called to be.

Oh, Fa ther, show me the way

to lead

them.

Won’t You lead

me

to (C)lead them

with strong hands,

to (G)stand up

when they can’t.

Don’t wan na (F)leave them

hun gry for love, chas ing things

that (G)I could give up.

I’ll (C)show them

I’m will ing to fight

and (G)give them

the best of my life, so (F)we can

call this our home.

(Am)Lead me, ’cause I can’t do this a lone.

Fa ther, lead

me, ’cause I can’t do this a lone.

Lead Me by Sanctus Real — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “Lead Me by Sanctus Real 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 98 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 "Lead Me" 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 "Lead Me"?
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 "Lead Me" use?
Just 7 chords: Am, Am7, C, Cpow, Dm7, F, G. Take it one section at a time.
What other Sanctus Real songs work for kids?
Try "Forgiven", "Whatever You're Doing (Something Heavenly)". All play with color-coded notes; pick a familiar tune to keep kids engaged.