Can a complete beginner play "Speak To Me"?

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 To Me" is simplified for beginners.

Do I need to read music to play "Speak To Me"?

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 To Me" in minutes, even if you've never touched a piano before.

Speak To Me — Beginner Piano Tutorial

Learn "Speak To Me" on piano — perfect for absolute beginners. Large color-coded notes show you exactly which keys to press. No music reading required. Key of Ab, 72 BPM.

Tip: Use the speed control to practice at 70% tempo first. Focus on tricky chord transitions before attempting the full arrangement.

Lyrics

Speak to (Abmaj7)me, (Bb)Lord. Speak a (Abmaj7)word (Bb)of (Cm)life, that I (Abmaj7)might (Bb)hear what thus (Abmaj7)sayeth, (Bb)oh (C)God. (Ddim7)It’s (Edim)the (Fm7)still, small (Bb)voice (Cm)that (Bb)I (Eb)wait for, (Abmaj9)so speak to me, (Bb)Lord. Speak to (Abmaj7)me, (Bb)Lord. Speak a (Abmaj7)word (Bb)of (Cm)life, that I (Abmaj7)might (Bb)hear what thus (Abmaj7)sayeth, (Bb)oh (C)God. (Ddim7)It’s (Edim)the (Fm7)still, small (Bb)voice (Cm)that (Bb)I (Eb)wait for, (Abmaj9)so speak to me, (Bb)Lord. (Bb)Search ing ev ’ry where, ’cause we are look ing for the (Bb)wheres and whys, and how to fill our deep est void. (Db)But (Eb7)Your (Abmaj7)words, they (Eb)bring all (G)that we (Cm)need, so speak to me, (Bb)Lord. Speak to (Abmaj7)me, (Bb)Lord. Speak a (Abmaj7)word (Bb)of (Cm)life, that I (Abmaj7)might (Bb)hear what thus (Abmaj7)sayeth, (Bb)oh (C)God. (Ddim7)It’s (Edim)the (Fm7)still, small (Ddim)voice (Bb7sus)that I (Eb)wait for, (Abmaj9)so speak to me, (Bb)Lord. (Bb)Wheth er it be loud and clear or still and small, (Bb)wheth er it be much, or short and sim ple, (Db)what (Eb7)ev (Abmaj7)er it (Eb)may be, (G)just as (Cm)long (Bbm7)as (Abmaj9)You (speak to me, Lord.) (Speak to me, (Eb7)Lord. Speak to me, Lord.) (Speak to me, Lord. Speak to (F5)me, (Eb)Lord. Speak to me, Lord.) (Speak to me, Lord. Speak to (F5)me, (Eb)Lord. Speak to me, Lord.)

Try other practice modes:

Falling Notes Lead Sheet Bar Sheet Simple Sheet

Song Details

Category: Pop
Key: Ab
Tempo: 72 BPM
Difficulty: medium
Artist: Mary Mary

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How to Play "Speak To Me" on Piano

1
Pick a practice mode — Choose from Fall Down, Beginner, Lead Sheet, Bar Sheet, or Simple Sheet — each mode visualizes the music differently to match your learning style.
2
Practice each hand separately — Use the Left, Right, and Both buttons to isolate the bass or treble part and build muscle memory one hand at a time.
3
Adjust speed and turn on metronome — Slow down to 50% while learning, then gradually speed up. Enable the metronome to keep steady timing.
4
Loop a section — Select a tricky part and loop it until you nail it. Perfect for mastering difficult passages.
5
Download sheet music — Export a PDF of the sheet music to print out and practice on your real piano anytime, anywhere.