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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 — Piano Lead Sheet
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"Jesus, Keep Me Near The Cross" lead sheet with chords, melody, and lyrics. Play the melody while following chord symbols above. Perfect for sing-along or accompaniment. Key of C, 98 BPM.
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About “Jesus, Keep Me Near The Cross”
- Where are the chord symbols for "Jesus, Keep Me Near The Cross" displayed?
- Lead Sheet shows chord symbols (like Am, G7, C) above the melody line with lyrics below. Every chord change highlights in real time as the song plays, so you can play the melody with the right hand and follow chord shapes with the left. "Jesus, Keep Me Near The Cross" is in C.
- 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.
- Does "Jesus, Keep Me Near The Cross" have chords and lyrics?
- Yes! The Lead Sheet shows the melody with chord symbols (like Am, G, C) and full lyrics. Perfect for singing along or playing with a band. "Jesus, Keep Me Near The Cross" is in the key of C at 98 BPM.
- What chords are in "Jesus, Keep Me Near The Cross"?
- Open the Lead Sheet to see all chord symbols displayed above the melody line. The song is in the key of C, so you'll find chords common to that key. Each chord highlights in real time as the song plays.
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