Is "You Raise Me Up" 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 "You Raise Me Up"?

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 "You Raise Me Up" use?

Just 4 chords: A, Bm, D, G. Few enough that a child can recognize them quickly.

What other Josh Groban songs work for kids?

Try "YOU RAISE ME UP", "FEBRUARY SONG", "HIGHER WINDOW". All play with color-coded notes; pick a familiar tune to keep kids engaged.

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You Raise Me Up

· by Josh Groban

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Lyrics

When I am down

and (G)oh my soul so (D)wea ry;

when trou bles come

and (G)my heart bur dened (A)be,

then I am (G)still

and wait here in the (D)si lence,

un til you (D)come

and (A)sit a while with (D)me.

You raise me (Bm)up

so (G)I can stand on (D)moun tains.

You raise me (Bm)up

to (G)walk on stor my (D)seas.

I am (D)strong

when (G)I am on your (D)shoul ders.

You raise me (D)up

to (A)more than I can (D)be.

You Raise Me Up by Josh Groban — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “You Raise Me Up” by Josh Groban 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 D at 66 BPM, a slightly more challenging arrangement — practice each phrase slowly first.

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.

Teacher’s notes

This arrangement is a great way to build confidence with a simple but powerful chord set — D, G, Bm, and A — while your left hand works an octave bass pattern that gives the song its quiet depth. At 66 BPM you have plenty of time to think, so use that breathing room to land each chord change cleanly rather than rushing ahead. The transition from G to Bm is the one most students fumble first; isolate that two-chord shift and loop it slowly until your fingers know the reach. Start hands-separate: get the left-hand octaves feeling steady and relaxed before layering in the right-hand melody. When you put hands together, watch that you don't tense your wrists during the held notes — let the sustain pedal do the work, pressing it fresh with each chord change so the harmonies stay clear. This is the kind of piece that rewards smooth, connected playing over speed, and by the end you'll have a rock-solid feel for the I–IV–vi–V progression that shows up everywhere in pop music.

Frequently asked questions

Is "You Raise Me Up" 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 "You Raise Me Up"?: 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 "You Raise Me Up" use?: Just 4 chords: A, Bm, D, G. Few enough that a child can recognize them quickly.
What other Josh Groban songs work for kids?: Try "YOU RAISE ME UP", "FEBRUARY SONG", "HIGHER WINDOW". All play with color-coded notes; pick a familiar tune to keep kids engaged.