You Raise Me Up

by Westlife
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Lyrics

When I am (C)down

and, (Csus7)oh, my soul so (C)wea ry;

when trou bles (C)come

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

then I am (F)still

and (F)wait here in the (C)si lence,

un (F)til you (C)come

and (G)sit a while (C)with me.

You raise me (Am)up

so (F)I can stand on (C)moun tains.

You raise me (Am)up

to (F)walk on storm y seas.

I am (C)strong

when (F)I am on your (C)shoul ders.

You raise me (C)up

to (Gsus4)more than I can be.

You raise me (Bm)up

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

You raise me (Bm)up

to (G)walk on storm y seas.

(A)I am (D)strong

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

You (G)raise me (D)up

to (Asus4)more than (A)I can (D)be.

You raise me (Cm)up

so (Ab)I can stand on (Eb)moun tains.

You raise me (Cm)up

to (Ab)walk on storm y (Eb)seas.

I am (Eb)strong

when (Ab)I am on your (Eb)shoul ders.

You raise me (Eb)up

to (Bbsus4)more than (Bb)I can be.

You raise me (Cm)up

so (Ab)I can stand on (Eb)moun tains.

You raise me (Cm)up

to (Ab)walk on storm y seas.

(Bb)I am (Eb)strong

when (Ab)I am on your (Eb)shoul ders.

You raise me (Eb)up

to (Bbsus4)more than I can (Cm)be.

You raise me (Eb)up

to (Bb7sus4)more than I

(Ebsus4)can be.

You Raise Me Up — Piano Accompaniment (Falling Notes)

Free piano accompaniment for "You Raise Me Up" by Westlife in falling-notes (Synthesia) style. Watch the chord notes fall as you sing or play your instrument over the backing. Adjustable key + tempo. Original key C, 66 BPM.

Tip: Press play and sing the melody on top of the piano. If the original key (C) sits too high or low for your voice, use the transpose control to shift the accompaniment into a comfortable range — the backing moves with you. Need a pitch reference? Tap the mic icon to bring the vocal melody in.

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About “You Raise Me Up

What key is the piano accompaniment for "You Raise Me Up" by Westlife in?
The backing track is in C at 66 BPM. If that doesn't sit in your vocal range, use the live transpose control to shift up or down semitones — the accompaniment moves with the new key automatically.
Can I sing over "You Raise Me Up" with this accompaniment?
Yes — that's exactly what it's built for. The vocal melody is muted by default so you can sing freely. Need a pitch reference? Tap the mic icon to bring the melody back in at a lower volume.
Is this a karaoke version of "You Raise Me Up"?
Effectively yes — it's the piano-only backing for "You Raise Me Up", with no vocals. You can also slow it down to practice tricky verses, then bring it back to full tempo.
Can I use "You Raise Me Up" as a backing track for my instrument?
Absolutely. Singers, guitarists, violinists, wind players, and instrumental practice in general all work — the piano holds the harmony so you can carry the melody on whatever instrument you play.
Can I download the accompaniment for "You Raise Me Up"?
Yes — registered users can download MIDI + MusicXML (open in any notation software). PDF sheet music is also available for the full arrangement.
Who wrote "You Raise Me Up"?
"You Raise Me Up" was originally performed by Westlife. This piano accompaniment is an arrangement of that song, designed for sing-along and play-along use.
What other backing tracks by Westlife are available?
Other accompaniments by Westlife: "All Out Of Love", "Flying Without Wings", "I Wanna Grow Old With You". Same toggle-the-melody, change-the-key setup.

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