Lead Me To The Cross

by Hillsong United
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Lyrics

Sav ior, I come,

qui et my soul,

re mem

ber

the re demp tion’s hill

where Your blood was spilled

for my ran

som.

Ev ’ry thing I once held dear,

I count

it all as loss.

Lead me to the cross where Your (D)love poured out.

Bring me to my knees, Lord, I (D)lay me down.

(Bm7)Rid me of my self, I be (D)long to You.

Oh, lead me,

(Gmaj7)lead me (A)to

the cross.

You were as I,

tempt ed and trialed.

re You

are

the Word be came flesh,

bore my sin and death,

now You’re ris

en.

Ev ’ry thing I once held dear,

I count

it all as loss.

Lead me to the cross where Your (D)love poured out.

Bring me to my knees, Lord, I (D)lay me down.

(Bm7)Rid me of my self, I be (D)long to You.

Oh, lead me,

(Gmaj7)lead me (A)to

the cross.

To Your (D)heart,

to Your (D)heart,

lead me to Your (D)heart,

lead me to Your heart.

Lead me to the cross where Your (D)love poured out.

Bring me to my knees, Lord, I (D)lay me down.

(Bm7)Rid me of my self, I be (D)long to You.

Oh, lead me,

lead

me.

(A)Lead me to the cross where Your (D)love poured out.

Bring me to my knees, Lord, I (D)lay me down.

(Bm7)Rid me of my self, I be (D)long to You.

Oh, lead me,

lead

me.

(A)Lead me to the cross

(Gmaj7)lead me (A)to

the cross.

Lead Me To The Cross β€” Karaoke: Lyrics & Chords to Sing & Play Along

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Free karaoke for "Lead Me To The Cross" by Hillsong United: lyrics on screen with the chords above each line and a bouncing ball that lands on every word in time. Sing along, or play along on guitar or piano from the chord chart. Change the key to fit your voice, slow the tempo down. Key of D, 71 BPM.

Tip: Use the speed control to practice at 70% tempo first. Focus on tricky chord transitions before attempting the full arrangement.

About β€œLead Me To The Cross”

What key is "Lead Me To The Cross" by Hillsong United played in?
Lead Me To 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 "Lead Me To The Cross"?
The arrangement plays at 71 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "Lead Me To The Cross" easy to play on piano?
This is a medium-difficulty arrangement. Most players can learn it within a few practice sessions using the speed control.
Can I download sheet music for "Lead Me To The Cross"?
Yes β€” registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "Lead Me To The Cross"?
"Lead Me To The Cross" was originally performed by Hillsong United. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
What chords are used in "Lead Me To The Cross"?
This arrangement uses 10 chords: A, Bm, Bm7, C, D, Em, Em9, G6, +2 more.
What other songs by Hillsong United can I play here?
Try "SO WILL I", "TOUCH THE SKY", "FROM THE INSIDE OUT". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
Is there a karaoke version of "Lead Me To The Cross" with lyrics?
Yes β€” this is a free karaoke slide for "Lead Me To The Cross" by Hillsong United. The lyrics appear on screen a line at a time and each word lights up exactly when it's sung, with a bouncing ball leading you word to word. A backing plays underneath so you can just sing.
Does it show chords so I can play along on guitar or piano?
It does β€” a chord symbol sits on a thin row just above the lyric it changes on, so the same screen doubles as a lyrics-and-chords chart. Guitarists can strum the changes and pianists can comp while singing; the chords are colour-coded and move with the live transpose if you change key.
Can I change the key of "Lead Me To The Cross" to match my voice or capo?
Yes. The original is in D, but the live transpose control shifts the whole song up or down semitones until the melody sits in your range (or maps to an easier guitar shape / capo position) β€” the on-screen chords and the backing move with it.
Can I slow "Lead Me To The Cross" down to learn the words and chords?
Yes β€” the tempo control lets you take it as slow as you need while the lyrics still light up in time and the ball keeps you on the beat. Speed it back up once you can sing and play it through.