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 — Simple Sheet Music
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"Carry My Cross" 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 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”
- How does Simplified Piano Arrangement differ from full sheet music for "Carry My Cross"?
- 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 "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 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 "Carry My Cross". Key of F#, 100 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.