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 β€” Karaoke: Lyrics & Chords to Sing & Play Along

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Free karaoke for "Speak Low" by Kurt Weill: lyrics on screen with the chords above each line and a bouncing ball that lands on every word in time. Sing along, or play along on guitar or piano from the chord chart. Change the key to fit your voice, slow the tempo down. Key of F, 112 BPM.

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

About β€œSpeak Low”

What key is "Speak Low" by Kurt Weill played in?
Speak Low is arranged in the key of F 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 β€” this is one of our beginner-friendly arrangements with simplified chords and color-coded notes.
Can I download sheet music for "Speak Low"?
Yes β€” 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 there a karaoke version of "Speak Low" with lyrics?
Yes β€” this is a free karaoke slide for "Speak Low" by Kurt Weill. The lyrics appear on screen a line at a time and each word lights up exactly when it's sung, with a bouncing ball leading you word to word. A backing plays underneath so you can just sing.
Does it show chords so I can play along on guitar or piano?
It does β€” a chord symbol sits on a thin row just above the lyric it changes on, so the same screen doubles as a lyrics-and-chords chart. Guitarists can strum the changes and pianists can comp while singing; the chords are colour-coded and move with the live transpose if you change key.
Can I change the key of "Speak Low" to match my voice or capo?
Yes. The original is in F, but the live transpose control shifts the whole song up or down semitones until the melody sits in your range (or maps to an easier guitar shape / capo position) β€” the on-screen chords and the backing move with it.
Can I slow "Speak Low" down to learn the words and chords?
Yes β€” the tempo control lets you take it as slow as you need while the lyrics still light up in time and the ball keeps you on the beat. Speed it back up once you can sing and play it through.