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 — Beginner Piano Tutorial
Learn "Speak Low" on piano — perfect for absolute beginners. Large color-coded notes show you 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.
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About “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", "Speak Low". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
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