What key is "Embrace The Cross" in?

"Embrace The Cross" by Steve Green is in the key of D with a tempo of 63 BPM. Difficulty: easy.

Is "Embrace The Cross" easy to play on piano?

Yes — this arrangement is rated easy, meaning it uses simple chord patterns and a manageable tempo. Most beginners can play through it in 1-3 practice sessions using our color-coded notes.

Can I play "Embrace The Cross" without reading sheet music?

Yes. Our player offers a falling-notes mode (Synthesia-style) and a beginner mode with color-coded keys — both let you play along without reading traditional notation.

What chords are used in "Embrace The Cross"?

This arrangement of "Embrace The Cross" uses 13 chords: A, A7, Asus4, B, Bm, D, E7, Em, +5 more.

How long does it take to learn "Embrace The Cross" on piano?

1–3 short practice sessions for the basics; 2–3 weeks to perform confidently with both hands.

What other songs by Steve Green can I play here?

Try "HOUSEHOLD OF FAITH", "People Need The Lord", "HOUSEHOLD OF FAITH". All are available in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.

Lyrics

I am cru ci fied with Christ, (B)there fore, (Em)I no long er live;

(A7)Je sus Christ now lives in (D)me.

(A7)I am (D)cru ci fied with Christ, (B)there fore, (Em)I no long er live;

(A7)Je sus Christ now lives in (D)me.

I am cru ci fied with Christ, (B)there fore, (Em)I no long er live;

(A7)Je sus Christ now lives in (D)me.

(A7)I am (D)cru ci fied with Christ, (B)there fore, (Em)I no long er live;

(A7)Je sus Christ now lives in (D)me.

I am (A7sus)Je sus Christ now (A7)lives in (D)me.

Em brace the cross

where Je sus (G)suf (D)fered,

though it will (Bsus)cost

(D)all you (G)claim as (Asus)yours.

Your sac ri (Bm)fice will seem (F#m)small be (G)side the (D)treas ure;

e (G)ter ni ty can’t (D)meas ure

what (Em7)Je sus holds in (Asus)store.

Em brace the (D)love

the cross re (G)qui (D)res,

cling to the (Bsus)One

(Bm)whose (F#m)heart knew (G)ev ’ry (Asus)pain.

Re ceive from (Bm)Je sus (F#m)foun tains of com (D)pas sion.

(G)On ly He can (D)fash ion

your (Em7)heart to move as (Asus)His.

(Bm)O won drous cross, our de (G)sires rest in (D)you.

O Lord (Em7)Je

sus, (Asus)make (A)us (G)bold

(D)er

(Bm)to face with cour age the (G)shame and dis (D)grace

You (Em7)bore

up (E7)on Your (Gmaj7)shoul

(A)ders.

Em brace the (D)life

that comes from (G)dy (D)ing,

come trace the (Bsus)steps

the (F#m)Sav ior (G)walked for (Asus)you.

An emp ty tomb

con (F#m)cludes Gol (G)go tha’s (D)sor row.

En (G)dure, then, ’til to (D)mor row

your (Em7)cross of suf fer ing.

Em brace the (G)cross,

em brace the (G)cross,

the cross of (G)Je

(D)sus.

Embrace The Cross by Steve Green

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Easy piano arrangement in the key of D at 63 BPM. Difficulty: easy. Color-coded notes — no sheet-reading skill required.

About “Embrace The Cross”

What key is "Embrace The Cross" in?: "Embrace The Cross" by Steve Green is in the key of D with a tempo of 63 BPM. Difficulty: easy.
Is "Embrace The Cross" easy to play on piano?: Yes — this arrangement is rated easy, meaning it uses simple chord patterns and a manageable tempo. Most beginners can play through it in 1-3 practice sessions using our color-coded notes.
Can I play "Embrace The Cross" without reading sheet music?: Yes. Our player offers a falling-notes mode (Synthesia-style) and a beginner mode with color-coded keys — both let you play along without reading traditional notation.
What chords are used in "Embrace The Cross"?: This arrangement of "Embrace The Cross" uses 13 chords: A, A7, Asus4, B, Bm, D, E7, Em, +5 more.
How long does it take to learn "Embrace The Cross" on piano?: 1–3 short practice sessions for the basics; 2–3 weeks to perform confidently with both hands.
What other songs by Steve Green can I play here?: Try "HOUSEHOLD OF FAITH", "People Need The Lord", "HOUSEHOLD OF FAITH". All are available in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.