Lyrics
Must (G)Je sus bear the (C)cross a lone, and (G)all the world go (D)free?
No, (G)there’s a cross for (C)ev ’ry one, and (G)there’s (Em)a (G)cross (D7)for (G)me.
The (G)con se crat ed (C)cross I’ll bear till (G)death shall set me (D)free,
and (G)then go home, my (C)crown to wear, for (G)there’s (Em)a (G)crown (D7)for (G)me.
Up (G)way.
Must Jesus Bear The Cross Alone by Thomas Shepherd
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Easy piano arrangement in the key of G at 135 BPM. Difficulty: easy. Color-coded notes — no sheet-reading skill required.
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- What key is "Must Jesus Bear The Cross Alone" in?
- "Must Jesus Bear The Cross Alone" by Thomas Shepherd is in the key of G with a tempo of 135 BPM. Difficulty: easy.
- Is "Must Jesus Bear The Cross Alone" easy to play on piano?
- Yes — this arrangement is rated easy, meaning it uses simple chord patterns and a manageable tempo. Most beginners can play through it in 1-3 practice sessions using our color-coded notes.
- Can I play "Must Jesus Bear The Cross Alone" without reading sheet music?
- Yes. Our player offers a falling-notes mode (Synthesia-style) and a beginner mode with color-coded keys — both let you play along without reading traditional notation.
- How long does it take to learn "Must Jesus Bear The Cross Alone" on piano?
- 1–3 short practice sessions for the basics; 2–3 weeks to perform confidently with both hands.