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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 — Visual Piano Sheet Music
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"You Raise Me Up" in visual bar notation — see every note as a colored bar on the staff. Easier to read than traditional sheet music. Scrolls automatically as you play. Key of D, 66 BPM.
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.
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About “You Raise Me Up”
- Why does "You Raise Me Up" show as colored bars instead of notation?
- Bar Notation replaces traditional noteheads with colored horizontal bars on a simplified staff — 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 "You Raise Me Up".
- What key is "You Raise Me Up" by Josh Groban played in?
- You Raise Me Up is arranged in the key of D on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
- What's the tempo (BPM) of "You Raise Me Up"?
- The arrangement plays at 66 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
- Is "You Raise Me Up" easy to play on piano?
- This is an advanced arrangement. We recommend breaking it into sections and using the speed control to drill harder passages.
- Can I download sheet music for "You Raise Me Up"?
- Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
- Who composed "You Raise Me Up"?
- "You Raise Me Up" was originally performed by Josh Groban. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
- What chords are used in "You Raise Me Up"?
- This arrangement uses 4 chords: A, Bm, D, G. Only a handful of chords — beginner-friendly.
- What other songs by Josh Groban can I play here?
- Try "YOU RAISE ME UP", "FEBRUARY SONG", "HIGHER WINDOW". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
- Is this real sheet music for "You Raise Me Up"?
- 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 — much easier to read for beginners while still showing the complete arrangement of "You Raise Me Up".
- Can I see all the notes in "You Raise Me Up"?
- 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 D at 66 BPM.
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