Beneath The Cross Of Jesus

by Elizabeth Cecilia Dou Clephane
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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.

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Beneath The Cross Of Jesus — Simple Sheet Music

"Beneath The Cross Of Jesus" in simplified sheet music format — the bridge between beginner modes and real sheet music. Color-coded notes with lyrics scrolling horizontally. Perfect for learning to read music. Key of C, 90 BPM.

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About “Beneath The Cross Of Jesus”

How does Simplified Piano Arrangement differ from full sheet music for "Beneath The Cross Of Jesus"?
Simplified Arrangement keeps the melody and chords on a simplified staff with lyrics, color-coded for easy recognition. It's a learner-bridge between Beginner mode and the classic engraved Sheet Music — same song, less visual density.
What key is "Beneath The Cross Of Jesus" by Elizabeth Cecilia Dou Clephane played in?
Beneath The Cross Of Jesus is arranged in the key of C on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
What's the tempo (BPM) of "Beneath The Cross Of Jesus"?
The arrangement plays at 90 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "Beneath The Cross Of Jesus" easy to play on piano?
Yes — this is one of our beginner-friendly arrangements with simplified chords and color-coded notes.
Can I download sheet music for "Beneath The Cross Of Jesus"?
Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "Beneath The Cross Of Jesus"?
"Beneath The Cross Of Jesus" was originally performed by Elizabeth Cecilia Dou Clephane. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
Is Simple Sheet good for learning to read sheet music?
Yes! Simple Sheet bridges the gap between beginner color-coded modes and traditional notation. Notes are displayed on a simplified staff with colors, lyrics, and chords — helping you build music reading skills gradually while still enjoying "Beneath The Cross Of Jesus". Key of C, 90 BPM.
What's the difference between Simple Sheet and Lead Sheet?
Simple Sheet shows a more streamlined, horizontally scrolling view with color-coded notes on a staff and lyrics below — like a simplified version of real sheet music. Lead Sheet shows melody with chord symbols above and full lyrics. Simple Sheet is the next step toward reading traditional notation.