O Love That Wilt Not Let Me Go

by George Matheson
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Lyrics

O (G)love that wilt not (A7)let me (G)go,

I (D)rest my wea (G)ry (D)soul (G)in (D)Thee.

I (G)give Thee (B7)back the life I (Em)owe,

that (A7)in Thine o cean depths its (D)flow may rich er, (G)full

(D7)er (G)be.

O (G)light that fol l’west (A7)all my (G)way,

I (D)yield my flick (G)’ring (D)torch (G)to (D)Thee.

My (G)heart re (B7)stores its bor rowed (Em)ray,

that (A7)in Thy sun shine’s blaze its (D)day may bright er, (G)fair

(D7)er (G)be.

O (G)be.

O Love That Wilt Not Let Me Go — Simple Sheet Music

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"O Love That Wilt Not Let Me Go" in simplified sheet music format — the bridge between beginner modes and real sheet music. Color-coded notes with lyrics scrolling horizontally. Perfect for learning to read music. Key of G, 100 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 Love That Wilt Not Let Me Go”

How does Simplified Piano Arrangement differ from full sheet music for "O Love That Wilt Not Let Me Go"?
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 — same song, less visual density.
What key is "O Love That Wilt Not Let Me Go" by George Matheson played in?
O Love That Wilt Not Let Me Go is arranged in the key of G on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
What's the tempo (BPM) of "O Love That Wilt Not Let Me Go"?
The arrangement plays at 100 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "O Love That Wilt Not Let Me Go" 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 Love That Wilt Not Let Me Go"?
Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "O Love That Wilt Not Let Me Go"?
"O Love That Wilt Not Let Me Go" was originally performed by George Matheson. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
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 — helping you build music reading skills gradually while still enjoying "O Love That Wilt Not Let Me Go". Key of G, 100 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 — 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.