You Raise Me Up

by Josh Groban
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Lyrics

When I am (F5)down

and, oh, my soul’s so wea ry;

when trou bles (F)come

and (Fsus)my heart bur dened (C)be;

then I am (Bbsus2)still

and wait here in the (F)si lence

un til you (F)come

and (C)sit a while with (F5)me.

You raise me (Dm)up

so (Bb)I can stand on (F)moun tains;

you raise me (Dm)up

to (Bb)walk on storm y (F)seas.

I am (F)strong

when (Bb)I am on your (F)shoul ders;

you raise me (F)up

to (C)more than I can (F5)be.

You (G)raise me (Em)up

so (C)I can stand on (G)moun tains;

you raise me (Em)up

to (C)walk on storm y (G)seas.

I am (G)strong

when (C)I am on your (G)shoul ders;

You raise me (G)up

to (D)more than I can (G5)be.

There is no (C)life,

no (F)life with out its (C)hun ger;

each rest less (C)heart

beats (F)so im per fect (G)ly.

But when you (F)come

and (F)I am filled with (C)won der,

some times I (C)think

I (G)glimpse e ter ni (C)ty.

You raise (G)me (Am)up

so (F)I can stand on (C)moun tains;

you raise me (Am)up

to (F)walk on storm y (C)seas.

And I am (C)strong

when (F)I am on your (C)shoul ders.

Oh, you raise me (C)up

to more than I can (Am)be.

You raise me (CN.C.)up

to more than I can (C)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 F, 68 BPM.

Tip: Use the speed control to practice at 70% tempo first. Focus on tricky chord transitions before attempting the full arrangement.

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 F.
What key is "You Raise Me Up" by Josh Groban played in?
You Raise Me Up is arranged in the key of F 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 68 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 a medium-difficulty arrangement. Most players can learn it within a few practice sessions using the speed control.
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 15 chords: Am, Bb, Bbsus2, C, D, Dm, Em, F, +7 more.
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 F at 68 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 F, so you'll find chords common to that key. Each chord highlights in real time as the song plays.