O Church Arise

by Keith & Kristyn Getty
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Lyrics

O church, a (F)rise

and put your (C)ar mor on,

hear the (F)call of Christ our (C)cap (F)tain.

For now the weak

can say that (C)they are strong

in the (F)strength that God has (C)giv (F)en.

With shield of (Bb)faith

and belt of (C)truth,

weโ€™ll stand a (Dm)gainst the dev ilโ€™s (C)lies.

An ar my (F)bold

whose bat tle (C)cry is love,

reach ing (Bb)out to those in (C)dark (F)ness.

Our call to (F)war,

to love the (C)cap tive soul,

but to (F)rage a gainst the (C)cap (F)tor.

And with the sword

that makes the (C)wound ed whole,

we will (F)fight with faith and (C)val (F)or.

When faced with (Bb)trials

on ev โ€™ry (C)side,

we know the (Dm)out come is se (C)cure.

And Christ will (F)have

the prize for (C)which He died,

an in (Bb)her i tance of (C)na (F)Him.

So Spir it, (F)tions.

Whoa,

whoa,

whoa,

whoa.

Whoa,

whoa,

whoa,

whoa.

Come see

hey, (C)yeah,

whoa.

O Church Arise โ€” Simple Sheet Music

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"O Church Arise" in simplified sheet music format โ€” the bridge between beginner modes and real sheet music. Color-coded notes with lyrics scrolling horizontally. Perfect for learning to read music. Key of F, 71 BPM.

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

About โ€œO Church Ariseโ€

How does Simplified Piano Arrangement differ from full sheet music for "O Church Arise"?
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 โ€” same song, less visual density.
What key is "O Church Arise" by Keith & Kristyn Getty played in?
O Church Arise is arranged in the key of F on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
What's the tempo (BPM) of "O Church Arise"?
The arrangement plays at 71 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "O Church Arise" easy to play on piano?
Yes โ€” this is one of our beginner-friendly arrangements with simplified chords and color-coded notes.
Can I download sheet music for "O Church Arise"?
Yes โ€” registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "O Church Arise"?
"O Church Arise" was originally performed by Keith & Kristyn Getty. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
What chords are used in "O Church Arise"?
This arrangement uses 7 chords: Bb, C, Dm, F, Fsus2, Fsus4, Gm7.
What other songs by Keith & Kristyn Getty can I play here?
Try "SPEAK O LORD", "IN CHRIST ALONE", "THERE IS A HIGHER THRONE". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
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 โ€” helping you build music reading skills gradually while still enjoying "O Church Arise". Key of F, 71 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 โ€” 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.