Speak O Lord

· by Keith & Kristyn Getty

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(Db)Speak, (Eb)O (Ab)Lord, as we (Db)come

to You to re (Db)ceive

the food of Your (Fm7)ho

ly Word.

(Db)Take (Eb)Your (Ab)truth, plant it (Db)deep

in us.

Shape and (Db)fash

ion us (Db)in Your (Ebsus)like

(Ab)ness, that the (Eb)light of (Ab)Christ might be (Dbmaj7)seen

to day in our (Eb)acts of (Ab)love and our (Dbmaj7)deeds of (Ebsus)faith.

(Db)Speak, (Eb)O (Ab)Lord, and ful (Db)fill

in us all Your (Db)pur

pos es (Db)for Your (Ebsus)glo

(Ab)ry.

(Db)Teach (Eb)us, (Ab)Lord, full o (Db)be

di ence, ho ly (Db)rev

er ence, true hu (Fm7)mil

i ty.

(Db)Test (Eb)our (Ab)thoughts and our (Db)at

ti tudes in the (Db)ra

di ance (Db)of Your (Ebsus)pu

(Eb)ri ty.

Cause our (Eb)faith to (Ab)rise, cause our (Dbmaj7)eyes

to see Your ma (Eb)jes tic (Ab)love and au (Dbmaj7)thor i (Ebsus)ty.

(Db)Words (Eb)of (Ab)pow’r that can (Db)nev

er fail, let the (Db)truth

pre vail (Db)o ver (Ebsus)un

(Eb)be lief.

(Db)Speak, (Eb)O (Ab)Lord, and re (Db)new

our minds.

Help us (Db)grasp

the heights of Your (Fm7)plans

for us.

(Db)Truths (Eb)un (Ab)changed from the (Db)dawn

of time that will (Db)ech

o down (Db)through e (Ebsus)ter

(Eb)ni ty.

And by (Eb)grace we’ll (Ab)stand on Your (Dbmaj7)prom

is es, and by (Eb)faith we’ll (Ab)walk as You (Dbmaj7)walk with (Ebsus)us.

(Db)Speak, (Eb)O (Ab)Lord, ’til Your (Db)church

is built and the (Db)earth

is filled (Db)with Your (Ebsus)un

(Eb)be lief.

(Ebsus)glo

(Ab)ry.

Speak O Lord by Keith & Kristyn Getty — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “Speak O Lord” by Keith & Kristyn Getty in our color-coded kid songbook view — every note is colored by pitch (red C, orange D, yellow E, green F, blue G, purple A, pink B) and the lyrics sit directly under each note, so children can sing along while they play. The song is in the key of Db at 63 BPM, a medium-difficulty arrangement — try slowing the tempo down using the BPM control.

Tips for parents & teachers

Start at 50% tempo using the BPM control. Speed up only when your child can play through without stopping.
Turn on the metronome from the top bar to build steady rhythm.
Use the segmented OFF / C / 1 button to toggle note labels on the staff and keys — kids learn note names faster with letters showing.
Tap a measure number on the timeline to jump to a specific section for repeat practice.

Frequently asked questions

Is "Speak O Lord" good for a child learning piano?: Yes — this color-coded arrangement is designed for ages 4-12. Each note is colored by pitch so kids match colors to keys, no music reading required. Lyrics sit under every note for sing-along play.
What age can start with "Speak O Lord"?: Children as young as 4 can follow the color-coded notes. By age 6-7 most kids can play through the song themselves with light guidance. Parent help is recommended for the first few sessions.
Do we need a piano teacher to use this?: No — the color-coded format is designed to be self-explanatory. Parents with no music background can supervise. Teachers can also use it as an introductory lesson tool.
Can we print the sheet music?: Yes — tap "Download Sheet Music" above for a free printable PDF with the same color-coded notes that appear on screen.
How many chords does "Speak O Lord" use?: Just 8 chords: Ab, Absus4, Db, Dbmaj7, Eb, Ebsus4, Fm, Fm7. Take it one section at a time.
What other Keith & Kristyn Getty songs work for kids?: Try "IN CHRIST ALONE", "THERE IS A HIGHER THRONE", "IN CHRIST ALONE". All play with color-coded notes; pick a familiar tune to keep kids engaged.