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(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.
Nearer My God To Thee — Simple Sheet Music
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"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, 50 BPM.
Tip: Use the speed control to practice at 70% tempo first. Focus on tricky chord transitions before attempting the full arrangement.
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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 50 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
- Is "Nearer My God To Thee" easy to play on piano?
- This is a medium-difficulty arrangement. Most players can learn it within a few practice sessions using the speed control.
- 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 chords are used in "Nearer My God To Thee"?
- This arrangement uses 34 chords: A9, Ab, Abm6, Abmaj7, Adim7, Am7, Bb, Bb7, +26 more.
- 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, 50 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.