Jesus Take The Wheel

by Carrie Underwood
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Lyrics

She was (F)driv ing last Fri day on her (C)way to Cin cin nat i on a (Dm7)snow white Christ mas (C)Eve,

go ing home to see her (C)mom ma and her dad dy with the (C)ba by in the back of seat.

Fif teen (F)miles to go, and she was (C)run ning

low

on (Dm7)faith and gas o (C)line.

It’d been a (Bbsus2)long

hard year.

She had a (F)lot on her mind, day and she (C)did n’t pay at ten tion.

She was (Dm7)go ing way too (C)fast;

and be fore to she her (C)knew it, she was spin ning on a (C)thin by black the sheet of glass.

She saw (F)both their lives flash she be (C)fore her

eyes.

on (Dm7)faith and gas o (C)line.

It’d been a (Bbsus2)long

hard year.

She had a She did n’t e ven have (C)time to cry.

She was (Bbsus2)so

scared.

She threw her (F)hands up in the air:

(F)“Je sus, take the wheel;

take it from

my (G)hands,

’cause I can’t do

this (Dm)on

(C)my

(F)own.

I’m a let ting (C)go;

so give me one

more (G)chance,

save me from

this (Dm)road

(C)I’m

(F)on.

Je sus, take the wheel.”

It was (Dm7)bowed her head to (C)pray.

She said, “I’m (Bbsus2)sor ry for the way

(F)I’ve been liv ing my life.

I (Bbsus2)know I’ve got to change,

so from (F)now on,

to night,

Je sus, take the wheel.”

Jesus Take The Wheel — Falling Notes Piano Tutorial

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Watch "Jesus Take The Wheel" by Carrie Underwood in falling notes style — like Synthesia. Color-coded notes fall onto the keyboard in real time. Practice left hand, right hand, or both. Key of C, 60 BPM.

Tip: Start at 50% speed to get comfortable with the fingering, then work your way up to full tempo.

About “Jesus Take The Wheel”

Can I learn "Jesus Take The Wheel" with falling notes like Synthesia?
Yes — Falling Notes mode shows colored note shapes dropping onto a virtual keyboard, the same visual style as Synthesia or piano-tile games. Each note's column matches the piano key you press. Works for "Jesus Take The Wheel" with hands-separate practice in C at 60 BPM.
What key is "Jesus Take The Wheel" by Carrie Underwood played in?
Jesus Take The Wheel 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 "Jesus Take The Wheel"?
The arrangement plays at 60 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "Jesus Take The Wheel" easy to play on piano?
Yes — this is one of our beginner-friendly arrangements with simplified chords and color-coded notes.
Can I download sheet music for "Jesus Take The Wheel"?
Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "Jesus Take The Wheel"?
"Jesus Take The Wheel" was originally performed by Carrie Underwood. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
What other songs by Carrie Underwood can I play here?
Try "EVER EVER AFTER", "INSIDE YOUR HEAVEN", "JESUS TAKE THE WHEEL". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
Can I practice left and right hand separately for "Jesus Take The Wheel"?
Yes! Our Top Down mode lets you isolate the left hand (bass clef), right hand (treble clef), or play both together. This makes it easy to master "Jesus Take The Wheel" one hand at a time before combining them.
What is falling notes style for "Jesus Take The Wheel"?
Falling notes (also known as Synthesia or piano waterfall) shows color-coded rectangles falling from the top of the screen onto a virtual keyboard. Each note's position matches the piano key you need to press. "Jesus Take The Wheel" is in the key of C at 60 BPM.