Is "Embrace The Cross" 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 "Embrace The Cross"?

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.

How many chords does "Embrace The Cross" use?

Just 17 chords: Bb, Bbsus2, Bbsus4, C, Cm, Cm7, D, Dm, +9 more. Take it one section at a time.

What other Steve Green songs work for kids?

Try "HOUSEHOLD OF FAITH", "People Need The Lord", "HOUSEHOLD OF FAITH". All play with color-coded notes; pick a familiar tune to keep kids engaged.

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Embrace The Cross

· by Steve Green

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Lyrics

I am (G7)cru ci fied with Christ, there fore, (Cm)I no long er live,

(F)Je sus Christ now lives in (F)me.

I am (G)cru ci fied with Christ, there fore, (Cm)I no long er live,

Je sus Christ now lives in me.

I am (G7)cru ci fied with Christ, there fore, (Cm)I no long er live,

(F)Je sus Christ now lives in (F)me.

I am (G)cru ci fied with Christ, there fore, (Cm)I no long er live,

Je sus Christ now lives in me.

I am (F)Je sus Christ now lives in (Bb)me.

Em brace the (Bb)cross

where Je sus (Eb)suf (Bb)fered, though it will (Eb)cost whose all you knew claim ev ’ry as (F)yours.

Your sac ri fice will seem small be side the (Bbsus)treas ure; e (Eb)ter ni ty can’t (Bb)meas ure what (Cm7)Je sus holds in (Fsus)store.

Em brace the (Bb)love

the cross re (Eb)qui (Bb)res, cling to the (Eb)One whose all you knew claim ev ’ry as (F)pain.

Re ceive from fice sus seem foun tains of com (Bbsus)pas sion.

e (Eb)On ly He can (Bb)fash ion your (Cm7)heart to move as (Fsus)store.

Em brace the (Fsus)His.

(Gm)O won drous cross, our de (Eb)sires rest in (Bb)you.

O Lord (Cm7)Je sus, (Fsus)make (F)us (Eb)bold

(Bb)er

(Gm)to face with cour age the (Eb)shame and dis (Bb)grace You (Cm)bore up (C)on Your (Ebmaj7)shoul

(F)ders.

Em brace the (Bb)life

that comes from (Eb)dy (Bb)ing, come trace the (Gsus2)steps the (Dm)Sav ior (Eb)walked for (Fsus)you.

An emp ty tomb con (Dm)cludes Gol (Eb)ga tha’s (Bbsus2)sor row.

En (Eb)dure, then, till to (Bb)mor row your (Cm7)cross of suf fer ing.

Em brace the (Eb)cross,

em brace the (Eb)cross,

the cross of (Eb)Je

(Bbsus2)sus.

Embrace The Cross by Steve Green — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “Embrace The Cross” by Steve Green 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 Eb at 100 BPM, a medium-difficulty arrangement — try slowing the tempo down using the BPM control.

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 "Embrace The Cross" 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 "Embrace The Cross"?: 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.
How many chords does "Embrace The Cross" use?: Just 17 chords: Bb, Bbsus2, Bbsus4, C, Cm, Cm7, D, Dm, +9 more. Take it one section at a time.
What other Steve Green songs work for kids?: Try "HOUSEHOLD OF FAITH", "People Need The Lord", "HOUSEHOLD OF FAITH". All play with color-coded notes; pick a familiar tune to keep kids engaged.