Speak (G7)low
when you speak (G7)love,
our sum mer (G7)day (C)with ers a (C)way
too (F6)soon,
too (D)soon.
Speak (Bb)low
wher when you speak (Bb7)love
that our mo ment is (Fmaj7)swift, to like ships a (C7)drift, we’re swept a (F6)part
too soon.
(D)Speak (G7)low
dar ling, speak (G7)low,
love is a (G7)spark (C)lost in the (C)dark
too (F6)soon,
too (D)soon.
I (Bb)feel
wher ev er I (Bb7)go
that to mor row is (Fmaj7)near, to mor row is (C7)here al ways too (F6)part
too soon.
(D)Speak (F)soon.
(Fm7)Time is so old
and (Db)love
so brief,
(Ebmaj7)love is pure gold
and (Bm7)time
(E)a (C7)thief.
We’re (Gm7)late,
dar ling, we’re (Gm7)late,
the cur tain de (Gm7)scends, (C)ev ’ry thing (C)ends
too (F6)soon,
too (D)soon.
I (Bb7)wait
dar ling, I (Eb)wait.
Will you speak (G7)low to me, speak (Gb)love to me and (F6)soon?
Speak Low by Kurt Weill
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Easy piano arrangement in the key of F at 112 BPM. Difficulty: easy. Color-coded notes — no sheet-reading skill required.
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- What key is "Speak Low" in?
- "Speak Low" by Kurt Weill is in the key of F with a tempo of 112 BPM. Difficulty: easy.
- Is "Speak Low" easy to play on piano?
- Yes — this arrangement is rated easy, meaning it uses simple chord patterns and a manageable tempo. Most beginners can play through it in 1-3 practice sessions using our color-coded notes.
- Can I play "Speak Low" without reading sheet music?
- Yes. Our player offers a falling-notes mode (Synthesia-style) and a beginner mode with color-coded keys — both let you play along without reading traditional notation.
- How long does it take to learn "Speak Low" on piano?
- 1–3 short practice sessions for the basics; 2–3 weeks to perform confidently with both hands.
- What other songs by Kurt Weill can I play here?
- Try "September Song", "Foolish Heart", "September Song". All are available in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.