You Save Me

by Kenny Chesney
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Lyrics

(C)Ev ’ry now and then

I (C)get a lit tle lost.

My (F)strings all get tan gled, my (Fm)wires sure all get crossed.

the (C)Ev ’ry now and then

I’m (C)right up on the edge,

You’re the (F)dan gl in’ my lieves in

(Fm)out o ver the ledge.

I just thank God you’re here.

’Cause when I’m a bul let shot out of a gun,

’cause when I’m a fire crack er (G)com in’ un done,

when I’m a fu gi tive read y to run,

all (C)wild eyed and cra zy,

no (Dm7)mat ter where my reck less soul takes me,

ba by, you (C)save me.

It’s (C)hard lov in’ a man

that’s (C)got a gyp sy soul.

I (F)don’t know how you it, I’m (Fm)not sure how you know

the (C)per fect thing to say

to (C)save me from my self.

You’re the (F)an gel that be lieves in

(Fm)like no bod y else.

And I thank God you do.

’Cause When I’m a bul let shot out of a gun,

’cause when I’m a fire crack er (G)com in’ un done,

when I’m a fu gi tive read y to run,

all (C)wild eyed and cra zy,

no (Dm7)mat ter where my reck less soul takes me,

ba by, you (C)save me.

It’s ba by, you

save me.

Well, I know I don’t tell you (C)near ly e nough

I could n’t live one day (G)with out your (C)love.

When I’m a ship tossed a round on the waves,

up on a high wire that’s (G)read y to break,

when I’ve had (G)just a bout all I can take,

(C)ba by, you,

(G)ba by, you save me.

ba by, you (C)save me.

You Save Me — Visual Piano Sheet Music

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"You Save Me" in visual bar notation — see every note as a colored bar on the staff. Easier to read than traditional sheet music. Scrolls automatically as you play. Key of C, 120 BPM.

Tip: Start at 50% speed to get comfortable with the fingering, then work your way up to full tempo.

About “You Save Me”

Why does "You Save Me" 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 Save Me".
What key is "You Save Me" by Kenny Chesney played in?
You Save Me is arranged in the key of C on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
What's the tempo (BPM) of "You Save Me"?
The arrangement plays at 120 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "You Save Me" easy to play on piano?
Yes — this is one of our beginner-friendly arrangements with simplified chords and color-coded notes.
Can I download sheet music for "You Save Me"?
Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "You Save Me"?
"You Save Me" was originally performed by Kenny Chesney. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
What chords are used in "You Save Me"?
This arrangement uses 6 chords: Am, C, Dm7, F, Fm, G.
What other songs by Kenny Chesney can I play here?
Try "THERE GOES MY LIFE", "DON'T BLINK", "COME OVER". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
Is this real sheet music for "You Save Me"?
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 Save Me".
Can I see all the notes in "You Save Me"?
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 C at 120 BPM.