Via Dolorosa

by Sandi Patty

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Lyrics

Down the Vi (Gm)bleed a Do lo ro sa in Je (Ebmaj7)ru sa lem that day,

and He the (Gm)sol diers tried to clear the nar row (Ebmaj7)street,

but the crowd pressed in to see

the (A)man con demned to die on (D7)Cal va (Gm)ry.

He was (Gm)bleed ing from a beat ing, there were (Ebmaj7)stripes up on His back,

and He the (Gm)wore a crown of thorns up on His (Ebmaj7)head;

and He bore with ev ’ry step

the (A)scorn of those who cried out (D7)for His (Gm)death.

He was

Down the (Cm)Vi a Do lo ro sa, called “The (Gm)Way of Suf fer ing,”

like a lamb came the Mes si ah, Christ the (Gm)King.

But He (Cm)chose to walk that road out of His (Gm)love

for (Bbmaj7)you

and (Ebmaj7)me;

down the Vi a Do lo ro sa, all the (Ebmaj7)way

to Cal va (Gm)ry.

The blood

that would cleanse

the hearts

of all men

made its (F)way through the heart

of Je (Gm)ru sa lem.

Down the (Gm)ry.

Via Dolorosa by Sandi Patty — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “Via Dolorosa by Sandi Patty 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 120 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 "Via Dolorosa" 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 "Via Dolorosa"?
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.