Speak Low

by Kurt Weill
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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 — Visual Piano Sheet Music

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"Speak Low" in visual bar notation — 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, 112 BPM.

Tip: Start at 50% speed to get comfortable with the fingering, then work your way up to full tempo.

About “Speak Low

Why does "Speak Low" show as colored bars instead of notation?
Bar Notation replaces traditional noteheads with colored horizontal bars on a simplified staff — 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 "Speak Low".
What key is "Speak Low" by Kurt Weill played in?
Speak Low 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 "Speak Low"?
The arrangement plays at 112 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "Speak Low" 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 "Speak Low"?
Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "Speak Low"?
"Speak Low" was originally performed by Kurt Weill. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
What other songs by Kurt Weill can I play here?
Try "September Song", "Foolish Heart", "September Song". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
Is this real sheet music for "Speak Low"?
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 — much easier to read for beginners while still showing the complete arrangement of "Speak Low".
Can I see all the notes in "Speak Low"?
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 112 BPM.

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