Can a complete beginner play "Embrace The Cross"?

Absolutely! The Beginner mode shows large color-coded notes with letter names (C, D, E...). Just match the colors to your keyboard — no music reading needed. "Embrace The Cross" is simplified for beginners.

Do I need to read music to play "Embrace The Cross"?

No! Our Beginner mode replaces traditional notation with color-coded letter names. Each note shows exactly which key to press. You can start playing "Embrace The Cross" in minutes, even if you've never touched a piano before.

Embrace The Cross — Beginner Piano Tutorial

Learn "Embrace The Cross" on piano — perfect for absolute beginners. Large color-coded notes show you exactly which keys to press. No music reading required. Key of Eb, 100 BPM.

Tip: Use the speed control to practice at 70% tempo first. Focus on tricky chord transitions before attempting the full arrangement.

Lyrics

I am (G7)cru ci fied with Christ, there fore, (Cm)I no long er live, (F)Je sus Christ now lives in (F)me. I am (G)cru ci fied with Christ, there fore, (Cm)I no long er live, Je sus Christ now lives in me. I am (G7)cru ci fied with Christ, there fore, (Cm)I no long er live, (F)Je sus Christ now lives in (F)me. I am (G)cru ci fied with Christ, there fore, (Cm)I no long er live, Je sus Christ now lives in me. I am (F)Je sus Christ now lives in (Bb)me. Em brace the (Bb)cross where Je sus (Eb)suf (Bb)fered, though it will (Eb)cost whose all heart you knew claim ev ’ry as (F)yours. Your sac ri fice (Eb)Je will seem small be side the (Bbsus)treas ure; e (Eb)ter ni ty can’t (Bb)meas ure what (Cm7)Je sus holds in (Fsus)store. Em brace the (Bb)love the cross re (Eb)qui (Bb)res, cling to the (Eb)One whose all heart you knew claim ev ’ry as (F)pain. Re ceive from fice (Eb)Je sus seem foun tains of com (Bbsus)pas sion. e (Eb)On ly He can (Bb)fash ion your (Cm7)heart to move as (Fsus)store. Em brace the (Fsus)His. (Gm)O won drous cross, our de (Eb)sires rest in (Bb)you. O Lord (Cm7)Je sus, (Fsus)make (F)us (Eb)bold (Bb)er (Gm)to face with cour age the (Eb)shame and dis (Bb)grace You (Cm)bore up (C)on Your (Ebmaj7)shoul (F)ders. Em brace the (Bb)life that comes from (Eb)dy (Bb)ing, come trace the (Gsus2)steps the (Dm)Sav ior (Eb)walked for (Fsus)you. An emp ty tomb con (Dm)cludes Gol (Eb)ga tha’s (Bbsus2)sor row. En (Eb)dure, then, till to (Bb)mor row your (Cm7)cross of suf fer ing. Em brace the (Eb)cross, em brace the (Eb)cross, the cross of (Eb)Je (Bbsus2)sus.

Try other practice modes:

Falling Notes Lead Sheet Bar Sheet Simple Sheet

Song Details

Category: Pop
Key: Eb
Tempo: 100 BPM
Difficulty: medium
Artist: Steve Green

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How to Play "Embrace The Cross" on Piano

1
Pick a practice mode — Choose from Fall Down, Beginner, Lead Sheet, Bar Sheet, or Simple Sheet — each mode visualizes the music differently to match your learning style.
2
Practice each hand separately — Use the Left, Right, and Both buttons to isolate the bass or treble part and build muscle memory one hand at a time.
3
Adjust speed and turn on metronome — Slow down to 50% while learning, then gradually speed up. Enable the metronome to keep steady timing.
4
Loop a section — Select a tricky part and loop it until you nail it. Perfect for mastering difficult passages.
5
Download sheet music — Export a PDF of the sheet music to print out and practice on your real piano anytime, anywhere.