Lyrics
(G)Near
(B7)er, (Em)my (C)God, to Thee,
(G)near
(Em)er to (Am)Thee!
(G)E’en
(G7)though it (C)be a cross
(G)that
(D7)rais eth (G)me.
(G)Still
(C)all (G)my song shall (D)be,
(G)near
(C)er, (G)my (D)God, to Thee!
(G)Near
er, (G7)my (C)God, to (C#dim)Thee,
(G)near
(D7)er to (G)Thee!
(G)Though
(B7)like (Em)the (C)wan der er,
(G)the
(Em)sun gone (Am)down,
(G)dark
(G7)ness be (C)o ver me,
(G)my
(D7)rest a (G)stone.
(G)Yet
(C)in (G)my dreams I’d (D)be,
(G)near
(C)er, (G)my (D)God, to Thee!
(G)Near
er, (G7)my (C)God, to (C#dim)Thee,
(G)near
(D7)er to (G)Thee!
Nearer, My God, To Thee by Lowell Mason
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Easy piano arrangement in the key of G at 88 BPM. Difficulty: easy. Color-coded notes — no sheet-reading skill required.
About “Nearer, My God, To Thee”
- What key is "Nearer, My God, To Thee" in?
- "Nearer, My God, To Thee" by Lowell Mason is in the key of G with a tempo of 88 BPM. Difficulty: easy.
- Is "Nearer, My God, To Thee" 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 "Nearer, My God, To Thee" 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 "Nearer, My God, To Thee" on piano?
- 1–3 short practice sessions for the basics; 2–3 weeks to perform confidently with both hands.
- What other songs by Lowell Mason can I play here?
- Try "My Faith Looks Up To Thee". All are available in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.