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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 — Simple Sheet Music
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"Must Jesus Bear The Cross Alone" in simplified sheet music format — the bridge between beginner modes and real sheet music. Color-coded notes with lyrics scrolling horizontally. Perfect for learning to read music. Key of G, 135 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 “Must Jesus Bear The Cross Alone”
- How does Simplified Piano Arrangement differ from full sheet music for "Must Jesus Bear The Cross Alone"?
- 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 — same song, less visual density.
- What key is "Must Jesus Bear The Cross Alone" by Thomas Shepherd played in?
- Must Jesus Bear The Cross Alone is arranged in the key of G on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
- What's the tempo (BPM) of "Must Jesus Bear The Cross Alone"?
- The arrangement plays at 135 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
- Is "Must Jesus Bear The Cross Alone" 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 "Must Jesus Bear The Cross Alone"?
- Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
- Who composed "Must Jesus Bear The Cross Alone"?
- "Must Jesus Bear The Cross Alone" was originally performed by Thomas Shepherd. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
- 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 — helping you build music reading skills gradually while still enjoying "Must Jesus Bear The Cross Alone". Key of G, 135 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 — 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.