Does "Nearer My God To Thee" have chords and lyrics?

Yes! The Lead Sheet shows the melody with chord symbols (like Am, G, C) and full lyrics. Perfect for singing along or playing with a band. "Nearer My God To Thee" is in the key of C at 50 BPM.

What chords are in "Nearer My God To Thee"?

Open the Lead Sheet to see all chord symbols displayed above the melody line. The song is in the key of C, so you'll find chords common to that key. Each chord highlights in real time as the song plays.

Nearer My God To Thee — Piano Lead Sheet

"Nearer My God To Thee" lead sheet with chords, melody, and lyrics. Play the melody while following chord symbols above. Perfect for sing-along or accompaniment. Key of C, 50 BPM.

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

Lyrics

(C)Yet (G)in my (C)dreams I be (Dm7)near (G)er, my (C)God, (D)to (Gsus)Thee; (C)near (Dm)er, (C7)my (F)God, to (D)Thee, (C)near (G7)er to (C)Thee. (C)Near er, my God, to Thee, (C)near er to (D)Thee. (C)E’en though it (C7)be a (D7)cross (C)that rais eth me. (C)Though (Am7)like the wan der er, (C)the sun gone down, (Eb)dark (Db)ness be (Abmaj7)o ver (F7)me, (Ebsus2)my rest a stone; (Eb)still (Ab)all (Eb)my song (Eb)shall be: near (Ab)er, (Eb)my God (F9)to (Bb7sus)Thee. (Cm7)Near (Bbm7)er, (A)my (Ab)God, to (Adim7)Thee, (Eb)near (Bb7)er to (Ebsus)Thee. There (Bb)let the way ap pear (Eb)steps un to Heav (F7)en; (Eb)all (Fm7)that (Eb)Thou send est (F7)me (Eb)in mer cy giv’n. (Eb)Yet (Ab)in (Eb)my dreams I’d (Eb)be near (Ab)er, (Eb)my God, (F9)to (Bb7sus)Thee; (Cm7)near (Bbm7)er, (A)my (Ab)God to (F7)Thee, (Eb)near (Bb7)er to (Eb)Thee. Oh, (Eb)near (Bb)er (Bdim7)to (Cm7)Thee. Oh, (Fm7)near (Bb)er to (F7)Thee, (Abm6)oh. (Fm7)Near (Bb7sus)er (Bb7)to Thee.

Try other practice modes:

Falling Notes Beginner Bar Sheet Simple Sheet

Song Details

Category: Pop
Key: C
Tempo: 50 BPM
Difficulty: medium
Artist: Kierra Sheard

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How to Play "Nearer My God To Thee" on Piano

1
Pick a practice mode — Choose from Fall Down, Beginner, Lead Sheet, Bar Sheet, or Simple Sheet — each mode visualizes the music differently to match your learning style.
2
Practice each hand separately — Use the Left, Right, and Both buttons to isolate the bass or treble part and build muscle memory one hand at a time.
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Adjust speed and turn on metronome — Slow down to 50% while learning, then gradually speed up. Enable the metronome to keep steady timing.
4
Loop a section — Select a tricky part and loop it until you nail it. Perfect for mastering difficult passages.
5
Download sheet music — Export a PDF of the sheet music to print out and practice on your real piano anytime, anywhere.