Embrace The Cross

by Steve Green
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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 β€” Visual Piano Sheet Music

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"Embrace The Cross" in visual bar notation β€” see every note as a colored bar on the staff. Easier to read than traditional sheet music. Scrolls automatically as you play. Key of D, 63 BPM.

Tip: Start at 50% speed to get comfortable with the fingering, then work your way up to full tempo.

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Why does "Embrace The Cross" show as colored bars instead of notation?
Bar Notation replaces traditional noteheads with colored horizontal bars on a simplified staff β€” 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 "Embrace The Cross".
What key is "Embrace The Cross" by Steve Green played in?
Embrace The Cross is arranged in the key of D on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
What's the tempo (BPM) of "Embrace The Cross"?
The arrangement plays at 63 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "Embrace The Cross" easy to play on piano?
Yes β€” this is one of our beginner-friendly arrangements with simplified chords and color-coded notes.
Can I download sheet music for "Embrace The Cross"?
Yes β€” registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "Embrace The Cross"?
"Embrace The Cross" was originally performed by Steve Green. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
What chords are used in "Embrace The Cross"?
This arrangement uses 13 chords: A, A7, Asus4, B, Bm, D, E7, Em, +5 more.
What other songs by Steve Green can I play here?
Try "HOUSEHOLD OF FAITH", "People Need The Lord", "HOUSEHOLD OF FAITH". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
Is this real sheet music for "Embrace The 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 β€” much easier to read for beginners while still showing the complete arrangement of "Embrace The Cross".
Can I see all the notes in "Embrace The 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 D at 63 BPM.