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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 — Karaoke: Lyrics & Chords to Sing & Play Along
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Free karaoke for "You Raise Me Up" by Josh Groban: lyrics on screen with the chords above each line and a bouncing ball that lands on every word in time. Sing along, or play along on guitar or piano from the chord chart. Change the key to fit your voice, slow the tempo down. 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”
- 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 there a karaoke version of "You Raise Me Up" with lyrics?
- Yes — this is a free karaoke slide for "You Raise Me Up" by Josh Groban. The lyrics appear on screen a line at a time and each word lights up exactly when it's sung, with a bouncing ball leading you word to word. A backing plays underneath so you can just sing.
- Does it show chords so I can play along on guitar or piano?
- It does — a chord symbol sits on a thin row just above the lyric it changes on, so the same screen doubles as a lyrics-and-chords chart. Guitarists can strum the changes and pianists can comp while singing; the chords are colour-coded and move with the live transpose if you change key.
- Can I change the key of "You Raise Me Up" to match my voice or capo?
- Yes. The original is in D, but the live transpose control shifts the whole song up or down semitones until the melody sits in your range (or maps to an easier guitar shape / capo position) — the on-screen chords and the backing move with it.
- Can I slow "You Raise Me Up" down to learn the words and chords?
- Yes — the tempo control lets you take it as slow as you need while the lyrics still light up in time and the ball keeps you on the beat. Speed it back up once you can sing and play it through.