What key is "You Raise Me Up" in?

"You Raise Me Up" by Josh Groban is in the key of D with a tempo of 66 BPM. Difficulty: beginner.

Is "You Raise Me Up" easy to play on piano?

Yes — this arrangement is rated beginner, 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.

What chords are used in "You Raise Me Up"?

This arrangement of "You Raise Me Up" uses 4 chords: A, Bm, D, G. Only a handful of chords — a great pick for early learners.

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

30–60 minutes for a basic playthrough using color-coded notes; 1–2 weeks of daily 15-min practice to perform smoothly hands-together.

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 down

and (G)oh my soul so (D)wea ry;

when trou bles come

and (G)my heart bur dened (A)be,

then I am (G)still

and wait here in the (D)si lence,

un til you (D)come

and (A)sit a while with (D)me.

You raise me (Bm)up

so (G)I can stand on (D)moun tains.

You raise me (Bm)up

to (G)walk on stor my (D)seas.

I am (D)strong

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

You raise me (D)up

to (A)more than I can (D)be.

You Raise Me Up by Josh Groban

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Easy piano arrangement in the key of D at 66 BPM. Difficulty: beginner. Color-coded notes — no sheet-reading skill required.

Teacher’s notes

This arrangement is a great way to build confidence with a simple but powerful chord set — D, G, Bm, and A — while your left hand works an octave bass pattern that gives the song its quiet depth.

At 66 BPM you have plenty of time to think, so use that breathing room to land each chord change cleanly rather than rushing ahead.

The transition from G to Bm is the one most students fumble first; isolate that two-chord shift and loop it slowly until your fingers know the reach.

Start hands-separate: get the left-hand octaves feeling steady and relaxed before layering in the right-hand melody.

When you put hands together, watch that you don't tense your wrists during the held notes — let the sustain pedal do the work, pressing it fresh with each chord change so the harmonies stay clear.

This is the kind of piece that rewards smooth, connected playing over speed, and by the end you'll have a rock-solid feel for the I–IV–vi–V progression that shows up everywhere in pop music.

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 D with a tempo of 66 BPM. Difficulty: beginner.
Is "You Raise Me Up" easy to play on piano?: Yes — this arrangement is rated beginner, 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.
What chords are used in "You Raise Me Up"?: This arrangement of "You Raise Me Up" uses 4 chords: A, Bm, D, G. Only a handful of chords — a great pick for early learners.
How long does it take to learn "You Raise Me Up" on piano?: 30–60 minutes for a basic playthrough using color-coded notes; 1–2 weeks of daily 15-min practice to perform smoothly hands-together.
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.