O Church Arise

by Keith & Kristyn Getty
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Lyrics

O church, a 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 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.

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Come see the hey, (C)yeah, whoa.

O Church Arise โ€” Visual Piano Sheet Music

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"O Church Arise" in visual bar notation โ€” see every note as a colored bar on the staff. Easier to read than traditional sheet music. Scrolls automatically as you play. Key of Bb, 135 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€

Why does "O Church Arise" show as colored bars instead of notation?
Bar Notation replaces traditional noteheads with colored horizontal bars on a simplified staff โ€” each bar's vertical position is the pitch and its length is the duration. Much easier to read than classic sheet music while still showing the full arrangement of "O Church Arise".
What key is "O Church Arise" by Keith & Kristyn Getty played in?
O Church Arise is arranged in the key of Bb 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 135 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 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 this real sheet music for "O Church Arise"?
It's a simplified visual notation using colored bars instead of traditional notes. Each bar's vertical position shows the pitch and its length shows duration โ€” much easier to read for beginners while still showing the complete arrangement of "O Church Arise".
Can I see all the notes in "O Church Arise"?
Yes! The Bar Sheet shows every note in the arrangement as a colored bar. The sheet scrolls automatically during playback, or you can scroll manually to study any section. The song is in the key of Bb at 135 BPM.