Lead Me, Guide Me

by Elvis Presley
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Lyrics

I am weak and I (C7)need Thy (Fm)strength (Fm7)and (Bb7)pow’r to my (Fm)help me (Bb7)o ver my (Eb)weak (Bb7)est (Eb)hour.

Let me through the (C7)dark ness Thy (Fm)face (C7)to (Fm)see;

(Eb)Lead me, oh, (Bb7)Lord, lead (Eb)me.

Lead me, guide me a (F7)long the (Bb7)way;

(Ab)for if You (Eb)lead (Fm)me (Eb)I (G7)can not (Cm)stray.

(Eb)Lord, let me (Eb)walk each day (Db7)with (C7)Thee.

(Fm)Lead (Edim)me, (Fm)oh, (Eb)Lord, (Bb7)lead (Eb)me.

Help me tread in the (C7)paths of (Fm)right (Fm7)eous (Bb7)ness.

Be am (Fm)aid when (Bb7)Sa tan and (Eb)sin (Bb7)op (Eb)press.

I am put ting (C7)all me my (Fm)trust (C7)in (Fm)Thee;

(Eb)Lead me, oh, (Bb7)Lord, lead (Eb)me.

Lead me, guide me a (F7)long the (Bb7)way;

(Ab)for if You (Eb)lead (Fm)me (Eb)I (G7)can not (Cm)stray.

(Eb)Lord, let me (Eb)walk each day (Db7)with (C7)Thee.

(Fm)Lead (Edim)me, (Fm)oh, (Eb)Lord, (Bb7)lead (Eb)me.

I am (Eb)me.

Lead Me, Guide Me by Elvis Presley

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Easy piano arrangement in the key of Eb at 130 BPM. Difficulty: easy. Color-coded notes — no sheet-reading skill required.

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About “Lead Me, Guide Me”

What key is "Lead Me, Guide Me" in?
"Lead Me, Guide Me" by Elvis Presley is in the key of Eb with a tempo of 130 BPM. Difficulty: easy.
Is "Lead Me, Guide Me" easy to play on piano?
Yes — this arrangement is rated easy, meaning it uses simple chord patterns and a manageable tempo. Most beginners can play through it in 1-3 practice sessions using our color-coded notes.
Can I play "Lead Me, Guide Me" without reading sheet music?
Yes. Our player offers a falling-notes mode (Synthesia-style) and a beginner mode with color-coded keys — both let you play along without reading traditional notation.
What chords are used in "Lead Me, Guide Me"?
This arrangement of "Lead Me, Guide Me" uses 12 chords: Ab, Abm, Bb7, C7, Cm, Db7, Eb, Edim, +4 more.
How long does it take to learn "Lead Me, Guide Me" on piano?
1–3 short practice sessions for the basics; 2–3 weeks to perform confidently with both hands.
What other songs by Elvis Presley can I play here?
Try "C'MON EVERYBODY", "A LITTLE LESS CONVERSATION", "BURNING LOVE". All are available in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.