Lord, I Want To Be A Christian

by African-American Spiritual
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Lord, I (D)want to (Bm7)be a (G)Chris tian (G)in my (D)heart, in (G)my (D)heart.

Lord, I want to (Bm7)be a (G)Chris tian (G)in my (D)heart.

(D)In my (G)heart,

(G)in my (D)heart,

Lord, I (D)want to (Bm7)be a (G)Chris tian (G)in my (D)heart.

Lord, I (D)want to (Bm7)be more (G)lov ing (G)in my (D)heart, in (G)my (D)heart.

Lord, I want to (Bm7)be more (G)lov ing (G)in my (D)heart.

(D)In my (G)heart,

(G)in my (D)heart,

Lord, I (D)want to (Bm7)be more (G)lov ing (G)in my (D)heart.

Lord, I

Lord, I Want To Be A Christian by African-American Spiritual

Easy piano arrangement in the key of D at 115 BPM. Difficulty: easy. Color-coded notes — no sheet-reading skill required.

About “Lord, I Want To Be A Christian”

What key is "Lord, I Want To Be A Christian" in?
"Lord, I Want To Be A Christian" by African-American Spiritual is in the key of D with a tempo of 115 BPM. Difficulty: easy.
Is "Lord, I Want To Be A Christian" easy to play on piano?
Yes — this arrangement is rated easy, meaning it uses simple chord patterns and a manageable tempo. Most beginners can play through it in 1-3 practice sessions using our color-coded notes.
Can I play "Lord, I Want To Be A Christian" without reading sheet music?
Yes. Our player offers a falling-notes mode (Synthesia-style) and a beginner mode with color-coded keys — both let you play along without reading traditional notation.
How long does it take to learn "Lord, I Want To Be A Christian" on piano?
1–3 short practice sessions for the basics; 2–3 weeks to perform confidently with both hands.
What other songs by African-American Spiritual can I play here?
Try "All My Trials", "Deep River", "Down By The Riverside". All are available in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.

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