Lead On, O King Eternal

by Ernest W. Shurtleff
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Lyrics

Lead on, O (Dm)King E (C)ter nal; The (F)day of march has (G)come.

Hence (C)forth in (F)fields of (C)con quest, Thy (G)tents shall (D7)be our (G)home.

Through (C)days of pre par (F)a

tion, (A7)Thy (D7)grace has made us (G)strong,

(G7)And (C)now, O King E (F)ter

nal, We (C)lift our (G7)bat tle (C)song.

Lead on, O (Dm)King E (C)ter

nal; We (F)fol low, not with (G)fears.

For (C)glad ness (F)breaks like (C)morn

ing Wher (G)e’er Thy (D7)face ap (G)pears.

Thy (C)cross is lift ed (F)o’er

us, (A7)We (D7)jour ney in its (G)light.

(G7)The (C)crown a waits the (F)con

quest; Lead (C)on, O (G7)God of (C)song.

Lead (C)might.

Lead On, O King Eternal — Easy Piano Notes for Beginners

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Learn "Lead On, O King Eternal" 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 C, 100 BPM.

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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 "Lead On, O King Eternal" is playable in minutes, even for first-time players.
What key is "Lead On, O King Eternal" by Ernest W. Shurtleff played in?
Lead On, O King Eternal is arranged in the key of C on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
What's the tempo (BPM) of "Lead On, O King Eternal"?
The arrangement plays at 100 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "Lead On, O King Eternal" 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 "Lead On, O King Eternal"?
Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "Lead On, O King Eternal"?
"Lead On, O King Eternal" was originally performed by Ernest W. Shurtleff. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
Can a complete beginner play "Lead On, O King Eternal"?
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. "Lead On, O King Eternal" is simplified for beginners.
Do I need to read music to play "Lead On, O King Eternal"?
No! Our Beginner mode replaces traditional notation with color-coded letter names. Each note shows exactly which key to press. You can start playing "Lead On, O King Eternal" in minutes, even if you've never touched a piano before.