Lead Me

by Sanctus Real
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I look a round es, and see my won der ful life, al most per fect

from the out side.

In pic ture frames,

I see my beau ti ful wife they’re al ways smil ing.

But on the in side,

oh, I can hear her say ing: (C)Lead me

with strong hands,

(G)stand up

when I can’t.

Don’t (F)leave me

hun gry for love, chas ing (Am)dreams,

but (G)what a bout us?

(C)Show me

you’re will ing to fight,

that (G)I’m still

the love of your life.

I (F)know we

call this our home, but I

still feel

a lone.

I see their round es, look in their in no cent eyes; they’re just chil dren

from the out side.

I’m work ing hard,

I tell my self they’ll be fine; they’re in de pend ent.

But on the in side,

oh, I can hear them say ing: (C)Lead me

with strong hands,

(G)stand up

when I can’t.

Don’t (F)leave me

hun gry for love, chas ing (Am)dreams,

but (G)what a bout us?

(C)Show me

you’re will ing to fight,

that (G)I’m still

the love of your life.

I (F)know we

call this our home, but I

still feel

a lone.

So, Fa ther, give me the strength

to be ev ’ry thing I’m called to be.

Oh, Fa ther, show me the way

to lead

them.

Won’t You lead

me

to (C)lead them

with strong hands,

to (G)stand up

when they can’t.

Don’t wan na (F)leave them

hun gry for love, chas ing things

that (G)I could give up.

I’ll (C)show them

I’m will ing to fight

and (G)give them

the best of my life, so (F)we can

call this our home.

(Am)Lead me, ’cause I can’t do this a lone.

Fa ther, lead

me, ’cause I can’t do this a lone.

Lead Me — Classic Piano Sheet Music

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Read "Lead Me" by Sanctus Real in classic piano notation — both hands, real chords + notes, in the published key of C. Engraved server-side from the publisher MusicXML; click any note to jump there as the score follows along at 98 BPM.

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

About “Lead Me

Is this the same engraved sheet music a piano teacher would print for "Lead Me"?
Yes — the score is rendered server-side from the publisher MusicXML using Verovio (the same engine RISM and OpenScore use). Standard piano notation, treble + bass staves, real chord symbols, key signature C. Print-quality and identical to what you'd see in a printed piano book.
What key is "Lead Me" by Sanctus Real played in?
Lead Me 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 "Lead Me"?
The arrangement plays at 98 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "Lead Me" 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 "Lead Me"?
Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "Lead Me"?
"Lead Me" was originally performed by Sanctus Real. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
What chords are used in "Lead Me"?
This arrangement uses 7 chords: Am, Am7, C, Cpow, Dm7, F, G.
What other songs by Sanctus Real can I play here?
Try "Forgiven", "Whatever You're Doing (Something Heavenly)". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
Is this the same notation a piano teacher would hand me?
Yes — "Lead Me" is rendered at engraver quality (the Verovio engine, the same toolkit RISM and OpenScore editions use) from the original publisher MusicXML. You get standard piano notation: treble + bass clefs, key signature C, time signature, beams, dynamics — everything a printed sheet music book would have. Great for piano students learning to read music properly.
What's the difference between Sheet Music and the other modes here?
Sheet Music is the "classic" view — the one your piano teacher uses. Other modes (Beginner, Fall Down, Simple Sheet, Lead Sheet) trade real notation for color-coded notes and falling shapes to help absolute beginners. Use Sheet Music once you're ready to read both hands at once from real notation.
Can I practice from this view at my own pace?
Yes — slow the tempo from 98 BPM down (or up) without changing the pitch. The score scrolls in time and the currently playing note is highlighted, so you can drill a tough bar at half speed and bump it up once it feels comfortable.
Why can I click a note in the score?
Every notehead is interactive. Click and the audio jumps to that moment so you can drill a specific phrase or bar instead of replaying from the top. The currently playing note is highlighted as the music advances so your eye never loses its place.
Can I download the sheet music as a PDF?
Yes — Sheet Music PDF is one of the download formats for this song. The engraved score prints page-perfect on A4 / Letter so you can practice from paper as well as on screen.

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