Alas, And Did My Savior Bleed

by Isaac Watts
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Lyrics

A (G)las, (C)and (G)did my (G)Sav (D7)ior (G)bleed, and did my (G)Sov ’reign die?

Would (G)He (D7)de (Em)vote (G)that (C)sa (G)cred (D)Head (G)for sin ners (G)such (D7)as (C)I?

Was (G)it (C)for (G)crimes that (G)I (D7)have (G)done He groaned up (G)on the tree?

A (G)maz (D7)ing (Em)pit (G)y, (C)grace (G)un (D)known, (G)and love be (G)yond (D7)de (C)gree!

Well (C)do.

Alas, And Did My Savior Bleed by Isaac Watts

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Easy piano arrangement in the key of G at 135 BPM. Difficulty: easy. Color-coded notes — no sheet-reading skill required.

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About “Alas, And Did My Savior Bleed”

What key is "Alas, And Did My Savior Bleed" in?
"Alas, And Did My Savior Bleed" by Isaac Watts is in the key of G with a tempo of 135 BPM. Difficulty: easy.
Is "Alas, And Did My Savior Bleed" easy to play on piano?
Yes — this arrangement is rated easy, meaning it uses simple chord patterns and a manageable tempo. Most beginners can play through it in 1-3 practice sessions using our color-coded notes.
Can I play "Alas, And Did My Savior Bleed" without reading sheet music?
Yes. Our player offers a falling-notes mode (Synthesia-style) and a beginner mode with color-coded keys — both let you play along without reading traditional notation.
How long does it take to learn "Alas, And Did My Savior Bleed" on piano?
1–3 short practice sessions for the basics; 2–3 weeks to perform confidently with both hands.
What other songs by Isaac Watts can I play here?
Try "I Sing The Mighty Power Of God", "I Sing The Mighty Power Of God", "Jesus Shall Reign (Where'er The Sun)". All are available in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.