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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 — Piano Lead Sheet
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"You Raise Me Up" lead sheet with chords, melody, and lyrics. Play the melody while following chord symbols above. Perfect for sing-along or accompaniment. 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”
- Where are the chord symbols for "You Raise Me Up" displayed?
- Lead Sheet shows chord symbols (like Am, G7, C) above the melody line with lyrics below. Every chord change highlights in real time as the song plays, so you can play the melody with the right hand and follow chord shapes with the left. "You Raise Me Up" is in D.
- 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.
- Does "You Raise Me Up" have chords and lyrics?
- Yes! The Lead Sheet shows the melody with chord symbols (like Am, G, C) and full lyrics. Perfect for singing along or playing with a band. "You Raise Me Up" is in the key of D at 66 BPM.
- What chords are in "You Raise Me Up"?
- Open the Lead Sheet to see all chord symbols displayed above the melody line. The song is in the key of D, so you'll find chords common to that key. Each chord highlights in real time as the song plays.
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