The Wonder Of The Cross

by Vicky Beeching

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Lyrics

O pre cious (C)sight; my (G)Sav ior (C)stands, dy ing for (C)me with out stretched hands.

O pre cious (F)sight; I (G)love to (Am)gaze, re mem ber (Dm)ing sal (G)va tion’s (Am)day, re mem ber (Dm)ing sal (G)va tion’s (C)day.

Though my eyes (C)lin ger (G)on this (C)scene, may pass ing (C)time and years not steal the pow’r with (F)which it (G)im pacts (Am)me, the fresh ness (Dm)of its (G)mys ter (Am)y, the fresh ness (Dm)of its (G)mys ter (C)y.

Be hold the May I nev er lose the (G)won der, the (Dm)won der of the (C)cross.

May I (Am)see it like the (G)first time, stand ing (Dm)as a sin ner (Am)lost, un done by (F)mer cy and left (C)speech less, watch ing (Dm)wide eyed at the (Am)cost.

May I (F)nev er (G)lose the (Am)won der, the (Dm)won der (G)of the (C)cross.

Be hold the (C)cross.

The Wonder Of The Cross by Vicky Beeching — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “The Wonder Of The Cross” by Vicky Beeching 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 C at 135 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 "The Wonder Of 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 "The Wonder Of 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.
What other Vicky Beeching songs work for kids?
Try "THE WONDER OF THE CROSS", "HE MADE A WAY IN A MANGER", "He Made A Way In A Manger". All play with color-coded notes; pick a familiar tune to keep kids engaged.