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 — Easy Piano Notes for Beginners

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Learn "Hold Me Jesus" on piano with easy notes — perfect for absolute beginners. Large color-coded note names show exactly which keys to press. No music reading required. 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

Can I play "Hold Me Jesus" without reading sheet music?
Yes — Easy Notes mode prints the letter name (C, D, E…) directly on each note in big color-coded labels, so you can match colors to your keyboard without any traditional notation. The whole arrangement of "Hold Me Jesus" is playable in minutes, even for first-time players.
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.
Can a complete beginner play "Hold Me Jesus"?
Absolutely! The Beginner mode shows large color-coded notes with letter names (C, D, E...). Just match the colors to your keyboard — no music reading needed. "Hold Me Jesus" is simplified for beginners.
Do I need to read music to play "Hold Me Jesus"?
No! Our Beginner mode replaces traditional notation with color-coded letter names. Each note shows exactly which key to press. You can start playing "Hold Me Jesus" in minutes, even if you've never touched a piano before.

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