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 Ab 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 120 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 25 chords: Ab, Absus2, Bb, Bb7, Bbsus2, Bbsus4, C, C7, +17 more.

What other songs by Josh Groban can I play here?

Try "FEBRUARY SONG", "HIGHER WINDOW", "WEEPING". 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 Ab at 120 BPM.