Come, Thou Long-expected Jesus

by Charles Wesley
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Lyrics

(F)Come, (C)thou (F)long ex (F)pect ed (C)Je sus, (F)born to (F)set Thy (C)peo ple (F)free.

From (C)our (F)fears and (F)sins re (C)lease us; (F)let us (F)find our (C)rest in (F)Thee.

(Am)Is rael’s (Dm)strength and (Gm)con so (C7)la tion, (F)hope of (Bb)all the (Gm7)earth Thou (C7)art.

(F)Dear de (C7)sire of (F)ev ery (C7)na tion, (F)joy of (Bb)ev ery (F)long (C7)ing (F)heart.

(F)Born (C)Thy (F)peo ple (F)to de (C)liv er, (F)born a (F)Child and (C)yet a (F)King.

Born (C)to (F)reign in (F)us for (C)ev er, (F)now Thy (F)gra cious (C)King dom (F)bring.

(Am)By Thine (Dm)own e (Gm)ter nal (C7)Spir it (F)rule in (Bb)all our (Gm7)hearts a (C7)lone.

(F)By Thine (C7)all suf (F)fi cient (C7)mer it (F)raise us (Bb)to Thy (F)long (C7)ing (F)heart.

(F)glo (C7)rious (F)throne.

(Bb)A

(F)men.

Come, Thou Long-expected Jesus β€” Piano Lead Sheet

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"Come, Thou Long-expected Jesus" lead sheet with chords, melody, and lyrics. Play the melody while following chord symbols above. Perfect for sing-along or accompaniment. Key of Bb, 135 BPM.

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

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Where are the chord symbols for "Come, Thou Long-expected Jesus" displayed?
Lead Sheet shows chord symbols (like Am, G7, C) above the melody line with lyrics below. Every chord change highlights in real time as the song plays, so you can play the melody with the right hand and follow chord shapes with the left. "Come, Thou Long-expected Jesus" is in Bb.
What key is "Come, Thou Long-expected Jesus" by Charles Wesley played in?
Come, Thou Long-expected Jesus 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 "Come, Thou Long-expected Jesus"?
The arrangement plays at 135 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "Come, Thou Long-expected Jesus" easy to play on piano?
Yes β€” this is one of our beginner-friendly arrangements with simplified chords and color-coded notes.
Can I download sheet music for "Come, Thou Long-expected Jesus"?
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Who composed "Come, Thou Long-expected Jesus"?
"Come, Thou Long-expected Jesus" was originally performed by Charles Wesley. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
What other songs by Charles Wesley can I play here?
Try "And Can It Be That I Should Gain", "Christ The Lord Is Risen Today", "Come, Thou Long-Expected Jesus". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
Does "Come, Thou Long-expected Jesus" have chords and lyrics?
Yes! The Lead Sheet shows the melody with chord symbols (like Am, G, C) and full lyrics. Perfect for singing along or playing with a band. "Come, Thou Long-expected Jesus" is in the key of Bb at 135 BPM.
What chords are in "Come, Thou Long-expected Jesus"?
Open the Lead Sheet to see all chord symbols displayed above the melody line. The song is in the key of Bb, so you'll find chords common to that key. Each chord highlights in real time as the song plays.