What key is "Speak Low" in?

"Speak Low" by Kurt Weill is in the key of Bb 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.

Lyrics

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

1 person has learned this song

Easy piano arrangement in the key of Bb at 112 BPM. Difficulty: easy. Color-coded notes — no sheet-reading skill required.

About “Speak Low”

What key is "Speak Low" in?: "Speak Low" by Kurt Weill is in the key of Bb 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.