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.

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Lord, I Want To Be A Christian — Easy Piano Notes for Beginners

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Learn "Lord, I Want To Be A Christian" 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 D, 115 BPM.

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About “Lord, I Want To Be A Christian”

Can I play "Lord, I Want To Be A Christian" without reading sheet music?
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 "Lord, I Want To Be A Christian" is playable in minutes, even for first-time players.
What key is "Lord, I Want To Be A Christian" by African-American Spiritual played in?
Lord, I Want To Be A Christian is arranged in the key of D on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
What's the tempo (BPM) of "Lord, I Want To Be A Christian"?
The arrangement plays at 115 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "Lord, I Want To Be A Christian" easy to play on piano?
Yes — this is one of our beginner-friendly arrangements with simplified chords and color-coded notes.
Can I download sheet music for "Lord, I Want To Be A Christian"?
Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "Lord, I Want To Be A Christian"?
"Lord, I Want To Be A Christian" was originally performed by African-American Spiritual. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
What other songs by African-American Spiritual can I play here?
Try "All My Trials", "Deep River", "Down By The Riverside". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
Can a complete beginner play "Lord, I Want To Be A Christian"?
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. "Lord, I Want To Be A Christian" is perfect for first-time players.
Do I need to read music to play "Lord, I Want To Be A Christian"?
No! Our Beginner mode replaces traditional notation with color-coded letter names. Each note shows exactly which key to press. You can start playing "Lord, I Want To Be A Christian" in minutes, even if you've never touched a piano before.