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)powโ€™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 โ€” Visual Piano Sheet Music

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"Lead Me, Guide Me" in visual bar notation โ€” see every note as a colored bar on the staff. Easier to read than traditional sheet music. Scrolls automatically as you play. Key of Eb, 130 BPM.

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

About โ€œLead Me, Guide Meโ€

Why does "Lead Me, Guide Me" show as colored bars instead of notation?
Bar Notation replaces traditional noteheads with colored horizontal bars on a simplified staff โ€” 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 "Lead Me, Guide Me".
What key is "Lead Me, Guide Me" by Elvis Presley played in?
Lead Me, Guide Me is arranged in the key of Eb on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
What's the tempo (BPM) of "Lead Me, Guide Me"?
The arrangement plays at 130 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "Lead Me, Guide Me" easy to play on piano?
Yes โ€” this is one of our beginner-friendly arrangements with simplified chords and color-coded notes.
Can I download sheet music for "Lead Me, Guide Me"?
Yes โ€” registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "Lead Me, Guide Me"?
"Lead Me, Guide Me" was originally performed by Elvis Presley. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
What chords are used in "Lead Me, Guide Me"?
This arrangement uses 12 chords: Ab, Abm, Bb7, C7, Cm, Db7, Eb, Edim, +4 more.
What other songs by Elvis Presley can I play here?
Try "C'MON EVERYBODY", "A LITTLE LESS CONVERSATION", "BURNING LOVE". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
Is this real sheet music for "Lead Me, Guide Me"?
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 โ€” much easier to read for beginners while still showing the complete arrangement of "Lead Me, Guide Me".
Can I see all the notes in "Lead Me, Guide Me"?
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 Eb at 130 BPM.