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, we’ll stand a (Dm)gainst the dev il’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 ’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 the hey, (C)yeah, whoa.

O Church Arise — Easy Piano Notes for Beginners

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Learn "O Church Arise" 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 Bb, 135 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 “O Church Arise”

Can I play "O Church Arise" 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 "O Church Arise" is playable in minutes, even for first-time players.
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 — 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 — 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.
Can a complete beginner play "O Church Arise"?
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. "O Church Arise" is perfect for first-time players.
Do I need to read music to play "O Church Arise"?
No! Our Beginner mode replaces traditional notation with color-coded letter names. Each note shows exactly which key to press. You can start playing "O Church Arise" in minutes, even if you've never touched a piano before.