What key is "Beneath The Cross Of Jesus" in?

"Beneath The Cross Of Jesus" by Elizabeth Cecilia Dou Clephane is in the key of C with a tempo of 90 BPM. Difficulty: easy.

Is "Beneath The Cross Of Jesus" 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 "Beneath The Cross Of Jesus" 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 "Beneath The Cross Of Jesus" on piano?

1–3 short practice sessions for the basics; 2–3 weeks to perform confidently with both hands.

Lyrics

Be neath the (B)cross of (C6)Je

(C)sus, I (Dbmaj7)fain would take my (Cmaj7)stand;

(C7)the (B7)shad ow of a (Em)might y (A7)rock with (Dm)in a (F)wea ry (E)land,

(C)a (Cmaj7)home with in a wil (Gm7)der (C7)ness, a (Fmaj7)rest up (A7)on the (Dm7)way,

from (G7)burn ing of (Db)the (Eb7)noon tide heat and (Dm9)bur dens (G7)of the (Cmaj7)day.

Up on the (B)cross of (C6)Je

(C)sus, my (Dbmaj7)eye at times can (Cmaj7)see

(C7)the (B7)ver y dy ing (Em)form of (A7)One who (Dm)suf fered (F)there for (E)me.

(C)And (Cmaj7)from my con trite heart, (Gm7)with (C7)tears, two (Fmaj7)won ders (A7)I con (Dm7)fess:

the (G7)won der of (Db)His (Eb7)glo rious love and (Dm9)my un (G7)wor thi (Cmaj7)ness.

Beneath The Cross Of Jesus by Elizabeth Cecilia Dou Clephane

Easy piano arrangement in the key of C at 90 BPM. Difficulty: easy. Color-coded notes — no sheet-reading skill required.

About “Beneath The Cross Of Jesus”

What key is "Beneath The Cross Of Jesus" in?: "Beneath The Cross Of Jesus" by Elizabeth Cecilia Dou Clephane is in the key of C with a tempo of 90 BPM. Difficulty: easy.
Is "Beneath The Cross Of Jesus" 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 "Beneath The Cross Of Jesus" 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 "Beneath The Cross Of Jesus" on piano?: 1–3 short practice sessions for the basics; 2–3 weeks to perform confidently with both hands.