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(C)Je (F)sus, (C)keep (G7)me (Am)near (F)the cross, (C)There a pre cious (C)foun (G7)tain, (C)Free (F)to (C)all, (G7)a (Am)heal (F)ing stream, (C)Flows from Cal (G7)v’ry’s moun (C)tain.
In the cross, (F)in the cross (C)Be (F)my (C)glo ry (C)ev (G)er, (C)Till (F)my (C)rap (E7)tured (Am)soul (F)shall find (C)Rest, be yond (G7)the riv (C)er.
(C)Near (F)the (C)cross, (G7)a (Am)trem (F)bling soul, (C)Love and mer cy (C)found (G7)me.
(C)There (F)the (C)Bright (G7)and (Am)Morn (F)ing Star (C)Sheds its beams (G7)a round (C)me.
In the cross, (F)in the cross (C)Be (F)my (C)glo ry (C)ev (G)er, (C)Till (F)my (C)rap (E7)tured (Am)soul (F)shall find (C)Rest, be yond (G7)the riv (C)er.
Jesus, Keep Me Near The Cross — Easy Piano Notes for Beginners
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Learn "Jesus, Keep Me Near The Cross" on piano with easy notes — perfect for absolute beginners. Large color-coded note names show exactly which keys to press. No music reading required. Key of C, 98 BPM.
Tip: Start at 50% speed to get comfortable with the fingering, then work your way up to full tempo.
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About “Jesus, Keep Me Near The Cross”
- Can I play "Jesus, Keep Me Near The Cross" without reading sheet music?
- Yes — Easy Notes mode prints the letter name (C, D, E…) directly on each note in big color-coded labels, so you can match colors to your keyboard without any traditional notation. The whole arrangement of "Jesus, Keep Me Near The Cross" is playable in minutes, even for first-time players.
- What key is "Jesus, Keep Me Near The Cross" by Fanny J. Crosby played in?
- Jesus, Keep Me Near The Cross is arranged in the key of C on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
- What's the tempo (BPM) of "Jesus, Keep Me Near The Cross"?
- The arrangement plays at 98 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
- Is "Jesus, Keep Me Near The Cross" easy to play on piano?
- Yes — this is one of our beginner-friendly arrangements with simplified chords and color-coded notes.
- Can I download sheet music for "Jesus, Keep Me Near The Cross"?
- Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
- Who composed "Jesus, Keep Me Near The Cross"?
- "Jesus, Keep Me Near The Cross" was originally performed by Fanny J. Crosby. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
- What other songs by Fanny J. Crosby can I play here?
- Try "I Am Thine, O Lord", "My Savior First Of All", "Tell Me The Story Of Jesus". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
- Can a complete beginner play "Jesus, Keep Me Near 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. "Jesus, Keep Me Near The Cross" is perfect for first-time players.
- Do I need to read music to play "Jesus, Keep Me Near 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 "Jesus, Keep Me Near The Cross" in minutes, even if you've never touched a piano before.
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