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 — Visual Piano Sheet Music

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"Hold Me Jesus" in visual bar notation — see every note as a colored bar on the staff. Easier to read than traditional sheet music. Scrolls automatically as you play. Key of C, 120 BPM.

Tip: Use the speed control to practice at 70% tempo first. Focus on tricky chord transitions before attempting the full arrangement.

About “Hold Me Jesus

Why does "Hold Me Jesus" show as colored bars instead of notation?
Bar Notation replaces traditional noteheads with colored horizontal bars on a simplified staff — each bar's vertical position is the pitch and its length is the duration. Much easier to read than classic sheet music while still showing the full arrangement of "Hold Me Jesus".
What key is "Hold Me Jesus" by Rich Mullins played in?
Hold Me Jesus is arranged in the key of C on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
What's the tempo (BPM) of "Hold Me Jesus"?
The arrangement plays at 120 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "Hold Me Jesus" easy to play on piano?
This is a medium-difficulty arrangement. Most players can learn it within a few practice sessions using the speed control.
Can I download sheet music for "Hold Me Jesus"?
Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "Hold Me Jesus"?
"Hold Me Jesus" was originally performed by Rich Mullins. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
What chords are used in "Hold Me Jesus"?
This arrangement uses 18 chords: Abmaj, Am, Am7, Apow, Asus2, Bb, C, Cmaj9, +10 more.
What other songs by Rich Mullins can I play here?
Try "SING YOUR PRAISE TO THE LORD", "AWESOME GOD", "SOMETIMES BY STEP". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
Is this real sheet music for "Hold Me Jesus"?
It's a simplified visual notation using colored bars instead of traditional notes. Each bar's vertical position shows the pitch and its length shows duration — much easier to read for beginners while still showing the complete arrangement of "Hold Me Jesus".
Can I see all the notes in "Hold Me Jesus"?
Yes! The Bar Sheet shows every note in the arrangement as a colored bar. The sheet scrolls automatically during playback, or you can scroll manually to study any section. The song is in the key of C at 120 BPM.

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