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 — Karaoke: Lyrics & Chords to Sing & Play Along
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Free karaoke for "Carry My Cross" by Third Day: lyrics on screen with the chords above each line and a bouncing ball that lands on every word in time. Sing along, or play along on guitar or piano from the chord chart. Change the key to fit your voice, slow the tempo down. 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”
- 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 there a karaoke version of "Carry My Cross" with lyrics?
- Yes — this is a free karaoke slide for "Carry My Cross" by Third Day. The lyrics appear on screen a line at a time and each word lights up exactly when it's sung, with a bouncing ball leading you word to word. A backing plays underneath so you can just sing.
- Does it show chords so I can play along on guitar or piano?
- It does — a chord symbol sits on a thin row just above the lyric it changes on, so the same screen doubles as a lyrics-and-chords chart. Guitarists can strum the changes and pianists can comp while singing; the chords are colour-coded and move with the live transpose if you change key.
- Can I change the key of "Carry My Cross" to match my voice or capo?
- Yes. The original is in F#, but the live transpose control shifts the whole song up or down semitones until the melody sits in your range (or maps to an easier guitar shape / capo position) — the on-screen chords and the backing move with it.
- Can I slow "Carry My Cross" down to learn the words and chords?
- Yes — the tempo control lets you take it as slow as you need while the lyrics still light up in time and the ball keeps you on the beat. Speed it back up once you can sing and play it through.