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 — Falling Notes Piano Tutorial

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Watch "Lord, I Want To Be A Christian" by African-American Spiritual 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 D, 115 BPM.

Tip: Start at 50% speed to get comfortable with the fingering, then work your way up to full tempo.

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About “Lord, I Want To Be A Christian”

Can I learn "Lord, I Want To Be A Christian" 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 "Lord, I Want To Be A Christian" with hands-separate practice in D at 115 BPM.
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 I practice left and right hand separately for "Lord, I Want To Be A Christian"?
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 "Lord, I Want To Be A Christian" one hand at a time before combining them.
What is falling notes style for "Lord, I Want To Be A Christian"?
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. "Lord, I Want To Be A Christian" is in the key of D at 115 BPM.