Be Thou My Vision

by Mary E. Byrne
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Lyrics

Be Thou my vi sion, O Lord of my heart;

Naught be all else to me, save that Thou art;

Thou my best thought, by day or by

Wak ing or sleep ing, Thy pres ence my light.

Be Thou my wis dom, and Thou my true Word;

I ev er with Thee and Thou with me, Lord;

Thou my great Fa

ther, I Thy true son,

Thou in me dwell ing, and I with Thee one.

Be Thou My Vision — Easy Piano Notes for Beginners

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Learn "Be Thou My Vision" on piano with easy notes — perfect for absolute beginners. Large color-coded note names show exactly which keys to press. No music reading required. Key of Bb, 100 BPM.

Tip: Break this song into sections and master each one separately. The speed control lets you drill difficult passages at any tempo.

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About “Be Thou My Vision”

Can I play "Be Thou My Vision" without reading sheet music?
Yes — Easy Notes mode prints the letter name (C, D, E…) directly on each note in big color-coded labels, so you can match colors to your keyboard without any traditional notation. The whole arrangement of "Be Thou My Vision" is playable in minutes, even for first-time players.
What key is "Be Thou My Vision" by Mary E. Byrne played in?
Be Thou My Vision is arranged in the key of Bb on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
What's the tempo (BPM) of "Be Thou My Vision"?
The arrangement plays at 100 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "Be Thou My Vision" easy to play on piano?
This is an advanced arrangement. We recommend breaking it into sections and using the speed control to drill harder passages.
Can I download sheet music for "Be Thou My Vision"?
Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "Be Thou My Vision"?
"Be Thou My Vision" was originally performed by Mary E. Byrne. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
What other songs by Mary E. Byrne can I play here?
Try "Be Thou My Vision", "Be Thou My Vision", "Be Thou My Vision". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
Can a complete beginner play "Be Thou My Vision"?
Absolutely! The Beginner mode shows large color-coded notes with letter names (C, D, E...). Just match the colors to your keyboard — no music reading needed. "Be Thou My Vision" is simplified for beginners.
Do I need to read music to play "Be Thou My Vision"?
No! Our Beginner mode replaces traditional notation with color-coded letter names. Each note shows exactly which key to press. You can start playing "Be Thou My Vision" in minutes, even if you've never touched a piano before.