The Wonderful Cross

· by Chris Tomlin

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Lyrics

(D)When

I sur vey

the

won

drous

cross

on

which the Prince

of

Glo

ry

died,

my

rich est gain

I

count

but

loss,

and

pour con tempt

on

all

my

pride.

O the (G)won der ful cross,

O the (G)won der ful cross

bids me come and die and find that I may tru ly live.

(D)See

from His head,

His

hands,

His

feet,

sor

row and love

flow

min

gled

down;

did

e’er such love

and

sor

row

meet,

or

thorns com pose

so

rich

a

crown.

O the (G)won der ful cross,

O the (G)won der ful cross

bids me come and die and find that I may tru ly live.

O the (G)won der ful cross,

O the (G)won der ful cross;

all who gath er here by grace draw near and bless Your name.

The Wonderful Cross by Chris Tomlin — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “The Wonderful Cross” 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 D at 88 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 Wonderful 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 Wonderful 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 "The Wonderful Cross" use?: Just 4 chords: A, Asus4, D, G. Few enough that a child can recognize them quickly.
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.