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€” Simple Sheet Music

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"Embrace The Cross" in simplified sheet music format β€” the bridge between beginner modes and real sheet music. Color-coded notes with lyrics scrolling horizontally. Perfect for learning to read music. Key of D, 63 BPM.

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

About β€œEmbrace The Cross”

How does Simplified Piano Arrangement differ from full sheet music for "Embrace The 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 β€” same song, less visual density.
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 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 β€” helping you build music reading skills gradually while still enjoying "Embrace The Cross". Key of D, 63 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 β€” 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.