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 — Falling Notes Piano Tutorial

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Watch "Lead On, O King Eternal" by Ernest W. Shurtleff in falling notes style — like Synthesia. Color-coded notes fall onto the keyboard in real time. Practice left hand, right hand, or both. Key of C, 100 BPM.

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About “Lead On, O King Eternal”

Can I learn "Lead On, O King Eternal" with falling notes like Synthesia?
Yes — Falling Notes mode shows colored note shapes dropping onto a virtual keyboard, the same visual style as Synthesia or piano-tile games. Each note's column matches the piano key you press. Works for "Lead On, O King Eternal" with hands-separate practice in C at 100 BPM.
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 I practice left and right hand separately for "Lead On, O King Eternal"?
Yes! Our Top Down mode lets you isolate the left hand (bass clef), right hand (treble clef), or play both together. This makes it easy to master "Lead On, O King Eternal" one hand at a time before combining them.
What is falling notes style for "Lead On, O King Eternal"?
Falling notes (also known as Synthesia or piano waterfall) shows color-coded rectangles falling from the top of the screen onto a virtual keyboard. Each note's position matches the piano key you need to press. "Lead On, O King Eternal" is in the key of C at 100 BPM.