Lead On, O King Eternal

by Ernest W. Shurtleff
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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 — Simple Sheet Music

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

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About “Lead On, O King Eternal”

How does Simplified Piano Arrangement differ from full sheet music for "Lead On, O King Eternal"?
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 "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.
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 "Lead On, O King Eternal". Key of C, 100 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.