Other arrangements of Carry My Cross
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As (F#5)long as I re (G#)mem ber, I’ve been walk ing through the wil der ness, I (G#)pray ing to the Fa ther and the wait ing for my time.
I’ve (A)come here with a mis sion, Lord, and soon I’ll give my (Bm)life for this world.
I’m (F#5)pray ing in the (G#)gar den, and I’m look ing for a mir a cle.
I (G#)find the jour ney hard, but it’s the rea son I was born.
I’ve (A)Can this cup be passed on?
Lord, I pray Your will be (Bm)done in this world.
I’m
So I’ll car ry my cross,
and I’ll car ry the shame
to the end of the road,
through the strug gle and pain.
And I’ll do it for love;
no, it won’t be in vain.
Yes, I’ll car ry my
and I’ll car ry the shame.
I (F#m)feel like I’m a lone here, and I’m treat ed like a (Bm)crim i nal.
The (F#m)time has come for me now, e ven though I’ve done no (Bm)wrong.
(D)Fa ther, please for (A)give them; they know not what they’ve (Bm)done in this world.
So I’ll car ry my cross,
Three more days, and I’ll be com ing back a gain.
Three more days, and I’ll be com ing back a gain.
Yeah, so I’ll car ry my cross,
and I’ll car ry the shame
to the end of the road,
through the strug gle and pain.
And I’ll do it for love;
no, it won’t be in vain.
Yes, I’ll car ry my cross,
and I’ll car ry the shame.
Hal le lu!
Yeah, I’ll car ry my cross.
Yeah, I’ll car ry the shame.
Oh, and I’ll do it for love.
Oh, I will car ry my cross.
Yeah, I’ll car ry my cross.
Yeah, I’ll car ry the shame.
Oh, and I’ll do it for love.
Oh, I will car ry my cross.
Carry My Cross — Visual Piano Sheet Music
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"Carry My Cross" in visual bar notation — see every note as a colored bar on the staff. Easier to read than traditional sheet music. Scrolls automatically as you play. Key of F#, 100 BPM.
Tip: Use the speed control to practice at 70% tempo first. Focus on tricky chord transitions before attempting the full arrangement.
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About “Carry My Cross”
- Why does "Carry My Cross" show as colored bars instead of notation?
- Bar Notation replaces traditional noteheads with colored horizontal bars on a simplified staff — each bar's vertical position is the pitch and its length is the duration. Much easier to read than classic sheet music while still showing the full arrangement of "Carry My Cross".
- What key is "Carry My Cross" by Third Day played in?
- Carry My Cross is arranged in the key of F# on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
- What's the tempo (BPM) of "Carry My Cross"?
- The arrangement plays at 100 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
- Is "Carry My Cross" easy to play on piano?
- This is a medium-difficulty arrangement. Most players can learn it within a few practice sessions using the speed control.
- Can I download sheet music for "Carry My Cross"?
- Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
- Who composed "Carry My Cross"?
- "Carry My Cross" was originally performed by Third Day. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
- What chords are used in "Carry My Cross"?
- This arrangement uses 10 chords: A, Apow, Bm, D, E, Epow, Esus4, F#m, +2 more.
- What other songs by Third Day can I play here?
- Try "Born in Bethlehem", "God Of Wonders", "I NEED A MIRACLE". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
- Is this real sheet music for "Carry My Cross"?
- It's a simplified visual notation using colored bars instead of traditional notes. Each bar's vertical position shows the pitch and its length shows duration — much easier to read for beginners while still showing the complete arrangement of "Carry My Cross".
- Can I see all the notes in "Carry My Cross"?
- Yes! The Bar Sheet shows every note in the arrangement as a colored bar. The sheet scrolls automatically during playback, or you can scroll manually to study any section. The song is in the key of F# at 100 BPM.