Speak Low

by Kurt Weill
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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 — Easy Piano Notes for Beginners

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Learn "Speak Low" 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, 112 BPM.

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

About “Speak Low

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

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