What key is "You Raise Me Up" in?

"You Raise Me Up" by Josh Groban is in the key of Bb with a tempo of 80 BPM. Difficulty: easy.

Is "You Raise Me Up" 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 "You Raise Me Up" 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.

How long does it take to learn "You Raise Me Up" on piano?

1–3 short practice sessions for the basics; 2–3 weeks to perform confidently with both hands.

What other songs by Josh Groban can I play here?

Try "YOU RAISE ME UP", "FEBRUARY SONG", "HIGHER WINDOW". All are available in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.

Lyrics

When I am (F)down and, (Fsus)oh, my soul’s so (F)wea ry,

when trou bles (Bb)come and my heart bur dened (Csus)be,

then I am (Bb)still and wait here in the (F)si lence un til you (C7)come and sit a while with (F)me.

You raise me (Dm)up so (Bb)I can stand on (F)moun tains.

You raise me (Dm)up to (Bb)walk on storm y (C)seas.

I am (F)strong when (Bb)I am on your (F)shoul ders.

You raise me (C7)up to more than I can (F)be.

You raise me (Em)up so (C)I can stand on (G)moun tains.

You raise me (Em)up to (C)walk on storm y (D)seas.

I am (G)strong when I am on your shoul ders.

You (Cm)raise me (G)up to (D7sus)more than I can (G7sus)be.

You raise (E)me (Am)up so (F)I can stand on moun tains.

You raise me (Am)up to (F)walk on storm y (C)seas.

I am (C)strong when (F)I am on your (C)shoul ders.

You raise me (G7)up to more than I can (C)be.

You raise me (Am)up so (F)I can stand on moun tains.

You raise me (Am)up to (F)walk on storm y (C)seas.

I am (C)strong when (F)I am on your (C)shoul ders.

You raise me (G7)up to more than I can (C)be.

You raise me (G7)up to more than I can (Am)be.

You raise me (C)up

to (G7sus)more than (G7)I can (F)be.

You Raise Me Up by Josh Groban

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Easy piano arrangement in the key of Bb at 80 BPM. Difficulty: easy. Color-coded notes — no sheet-reading skill required.

About “You Raise Me Up”

What key is "You Raise Me Up" in?: "You Raise Me Up" by Josh Groban is in the key of Bb with a tempo of 80 BPM. Difficulty: easy.
Is "You Raise Me Up" 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 "You Raise Me Up" 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.
How long does it take to learn "You Raise Me Up" on piano?: 1–3 short practice sessions for the basics; 2–3 weeks to perform confidently with both hands.
What other songs by Josh Groban can I play here?: Try "YOU RAISE ME UP", "FEBRUARY SONG", "HIGHER WINDOW". All are available in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.