Other arrangements of Nearer My God To Thee
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(C)Yet
(G)in my (C)dreams I be
(Dm7)near
(G)er, my (G)God, to Thee;
(C)near
(Dm)er, (C7)my (F)God, to (D)Thee,
(C)near
(G7)er to (C)Thee.
(Am7)Near
er, my (Fmaj7)God, to Thee,
(C)near er to (Ddim)Thee.
(C)E’en
(Bb)though it (F)be a (D7)cross
(C)that
(G)rais eth me.
(C)Though
(Am7)like the (Fmaj7)wan der er,
(C)the
(Am7)sun gone (D)down,
(F)dark
(Eb)ness (F7)be (Bbmaj7)o ver (G7)me,
(F)my
(C)rest a stone;
(F)still
(Bb)all (F)my song (F)shall be:
near
(Bb)er, (F)my God (G9)to (C7sus)Thee.
(Dm7)Near
(Cm7)er, (B)my (Bb)God, to (Bdim7)Thee,
(F)near
(C7)er to (Fsus)Thee.
There
(C)let the (Bbmaj7)way ap pear
(F)steps un to Heav (G7)en;
(F)all (Gm7)that (F)Thou (Bb)send est (G7)me
(F)in
(C)mer cy giv’n.
(F)Yet
(Bb)in (F)my dreams I’d (F)be
near
(Bb)er, (F)my God, (G7)to (C7sus)Thee;
(Dm7)near
(Am7)er, (B)my (Bb)God to (G7)Thee,
(F)near
(C7)er to (F)Thee.
Oh, (F)near
(C)er (C#dim7)to (Dm7)Thee.
Oh,
(Gm7)near
(C7)er to (G7)Thee,
(Bbm6)oh.
(Gm7)Near
(C7)er to Thee.
Nearer My God To Thee — Simple Sheet Music
"Nearer My God To Thee" 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 C, 80 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 “Nearer My God To Thee”
- How does Simplified Piano Arrangement differ from full sheet music for "Nearer My God To Thee"?
- 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 "Nearer My God To Thee" by Kierra Sheard played in?
- Nearer My God To Thee 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 "Nearer My God To Thee"?
- The arrangement plays at 80 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
- Is "Nearer My God To Thee" 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 "Nearer My God To Thee"?
- Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
- Who composed "Nearer My God To Thee"?
- "Nearer My God To Thee" was originally performed by Kierra Sheard. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
- What other songs by Kierra Sheard can I play here?
- Try "NEARER MY GOD TO THEE". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
- 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 "Nearer My God To Thee". Key of C, 80 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.
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