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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 — Easy Piano Notes for Beginners
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Learn "You Raise Me Up" on piano with easy notes — perfect for absolute beginners. Large color-coded note names show exactly which keys to press. No music reading required. 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”
- Can I play "You Raise Me Up" without reading sheet music?
- Yes — Easy Notes mode prints the letter name (C, D, E…) directly on each note in big color-coded labels, so you can match colors to your keyboard without any traditional notation. The whole arrangement of "You Raise Me Up" is playable in minutes, even for first-time players.
- 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.
- Can a complete beginner play "You Raise Me Up"?
- Absolutely! The Beginner mode shows large color-coded notes with letter names (C, D, E...). Just match the colors to your keyboard — no music reading needed. "You Raise Me Up" is simplified for beginners.
- Do I need to read music to play "You Raise Me Up"?
- No! Our Beginner mode replaces traditional notation with color-coded letter names. Each note shows exactly which key to press. You can start playing "You Raise Me Up" in minutes, even if you've never touched a piano before.
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