At The Cross (Love Ran Red)

· by Chris Tomlin

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Lyrics

There’s a (Em)place

where (D)mer cy (G)reigns

and (G)nev er (C)dies.

There’s a (Em)place

where (D)streams of (G)grace

flow (G)deep and (C)wide,

where all the (D)love

I’ve ev er (C)found

comes like a (D)flood,

comes flow ing (C)down.

At the (C)cross, at the cross I sur (G)ren der my life.

I’m in (D)awe of You,

I’m in (Am7)awe of You.

Where Your (C)love ran red and my (G)sin washed white, I owe (D)all to You,

I owe (Am7)all to You,

Je (C)sus.

There’s a (Em)place

where (D)sin and (G)shame

are (G)pow er (C)less,

where my (Em)heart

has (D)peace with (G)God

and (G)for give (C)ness,

where all the (D)love

I’ve ev er (C)found

comes like a (D)flood,

comes flow ing (C)down.

At the (C)cross, at the cross I sur (G)ren der my life.

I’m in (D)awe of You,

I’m in (Am7)awe of You.

Where Your (C)love ran red and my (G)sin washed white, I owe (D)all to You,

I owe (Am7)all to You,

Je (C)sus.

There’s a (Am7)all to You.

(C)Here

my hope is found, (Em)here

on ho ly ground.

(G)Here I bow down, (D)here I bow down.

(C)Here,

arms o pen wide, (Em)here

You saved my life.

(Dsus)Here I bow down, here I (D)bow.

At the (Am7)all to You,

Je (G)sus.

At The Cross (Love Ran Red) by Chris Tomlin — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “At The Cross (Love Ran Red)” by Chris Tomlin in our color-coded kid songbook view — every note is colored by pitch (red C, orange D, yellow E, green F, blue G, purple A, pink B) and the lyrics sit directly under each note, so children can sing along while they play. The song is in the key of G at 72 BPM, a comfortable easy-level arrangement perfect for first-time learners.

Tips for parents & teachers

Start at 50% tempo using the BPM control. Speed up only when your child can play through without stopping.
Turn on the metronome from the top bar to build steady rhythm.
Use the segmented OFF / C / 1 button to toggle note labels on the staff and keys — kids learn note names faster with letters showing.
Tap a measure number on the timeline to jump to a specific section for repeat practice.

Frequently asked questions

Is "At The Cross (Love Ran Red)" good for a child learning piano?: Yes — this color-coded arrangement is designed for ages 4-12. Each note is colored by pitch so kids match colors to keys, no music reading required. Lyrics sit under every note for sing-along play.
What age can start with "At The Cross (Love Ran Red)"?: Children as young as 4 can follow the color-coded notes. By age 6-7 most kids can play through the song themselves with light guidance. Parent help is recommended for the first few sessions.
Do we need a piano teacher to use this?: No — the color-coded format is designed to be self-explanatory. Parents with no music background can supervise. Teachers can also use it as an introductory lesson tool.
Can we print the sheet music?: Yes — tap "Download Sheet Music" above for a free printable PDF with the same color-coded notes that appear on screen.
What other Chris Tomlin songs work for kids?: Try "Let God Arise", "Awesome Is The Lord Most High", "Indescribable". All play with color-coded notes; pick a familiar tune to keep kids engaged.