Other arrangements of Ancient Words
Pick a learning view.
Ho ly words
(B)long pre (E)served
for our (A)walk
in this world,
they re sound
with (B)God’s own (E)heart.
Oh, (E)let the (A)an cient (E)words (B)im (E)part.
Words of life,
(B)words of (E)hope,
give us (A)strength,
help us cope
in this world
wher (B)e’er we (E)roam,
Oh, (E)an cient (A)words will (E)guide (B)us (E)home.
Ho ly
An cient words,
(E)ev er (B)true,
chang ing (F#m7)me
and (E)chang ing (A)you.
(B)We have (C#m)come
with (B)o pen (E)hearts,
oh, let the (A)an cient (E)words (B)im (E)part.
Ho ly (E)part.
An cient words,
(E)ev er (B)true,
chang ing (F#m7)me
and (E)chang ing (A)you.
(B)We have (C#m)come
with (B)o pen (E)hearts,
oh, let the (A)an cient (E)words (B)im (E)part.
(B)We have (C#m)come
with (B)o pen (E)hearts,
oh, let the (A)an cient (E)words (B)im (C#m7)part.
Oh, let the (A)an cient (E)words (B)im (E)part.
Ancient Words — Simple Sheet Music
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"Ancient Words" in simplified sheet music format — the bridge between beginner modes and real sheet music. Color-coded notes with lyrics scrolling horizontally. Perfect for learning to read music. Key of E, 69 BPM.
Tip: Start at 50% speed to get comfortable with the fingering, then work your way up to full tempo.
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About “Ancient Words”
- How does Simplified Piano Arrangement differ from full sheet music for "Ancient Words"?
- Simplified Arrangement keeps the melody and chords on a simplified staff with lyrics, color-coded for easy recognition. It's a learner-bridge between Beginner mode and the classic engraved Sheet Music — same song, less visual density.
- What key is "Ancient Words" by Lynn DeShazo played in?
- Ancient Words is arranged in the key of E on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
- What's the tempo (BPM) of "Ancient Words"?
- The arrangement plays at 69 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
- Is "Ancient Words" 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 "Ancient Words"?
- Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
- Who composed "Ancient Words"?
- "Ancient Words" was originally performed by Lynn DeShazo. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
- What chords are used in "Ancient Words"?
- This arrangement uses 7 chords: A, B, C#m, C#m7, E, Esus4, F#m7.
- What other songs by Lynn DeShazo can I play here?
- Try "Ancient Words", "More Precious Than Silver", "More Precious Than Silver". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
- Is Simple Sheet good for learning to read sheet music?
- Yes! Simple Sheet bridges the gap between beginner color-coded modes and traditional notation. Notes are displayed on a simplified staff with colors, lyrics, and chords — helping you build music reading skills gradually while still enjoying "Ancient Words". Key of E, 69 BPM.
- What's the difference between Simple Sheet and Lead Sheet?
- Simple Sheet shows a more streamlined, horizontally scrolling view with color-coded notes on a staff and lyrics below — like a simplified version of real sheet music. Lead Sheet shows melody with chord symbols above and full lyrics. Simple Sheet is the next step toward reading traditional notation.
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