You Raise Me Up is one of Josh Groban’s most beloved songs, and it works beautifully on guitar at any level. This lesson starts with an easy, beginner-friendly version of the verse and chorus using simple open chords and handy finger-pivot tricks — no barre chords needed — so you can play the whole song right away.
When you’re ready for more, we build up to the full arrangement, adding the instrumental section, barre chords, slash chords and the song’s dramatic key changes. Played with a capo on the 1st fret, it’s a rewarding song to grow into one section at a time.
