Nearer, My God, To Thee

by Sarah F. Adams
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Near er, my God, to Thee,

Near

er to Thee!

E’en though it be a cross

That rais eth me;

Still all my song shall be, Near er, my God, to Thee, Near er, my God, to Thee,

Near

er to Thee!

Though

like the wan der er, The

sun gone down,

Dark

ness be o ver me, My

rest a stone;

Yet

in my dreams I’d be Near

er, my God, to Thee,

Near

er, my God, to Thee,

Near

er to Thee!

There

let the way ap pear,

Steps

un to heav’n;

All

that Thou send est me

In

mer cy giv’n;

God,

to

Near

er, my God, to Thee,

Near

er to Thee!

Nearer, My God, To Thee β€” Visual Piano Sheet Music

"Nearer, My God, To Thee" in visual bar notation β€” see every note as a colored bar on the staff. Easier to read than traditional sheet music. Scrolls automatically as you play. Key of Bb, 100 BPM.

Tip: Break this song into sections and master each one separately. The speed control lets you drill difficult passages at any tempo.

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Why does "Nearer, My God, To Thee" show as colored bars instead of notation?
Bar Notation replaces traditional noteheads with colored horizontal bars on a simplified staff β€” each bar's vertical position is the pitch and its length is the duration. Much easier to read than classic sheet music while still showing the full arrangement of "Nearer, My God, To Thee".
What key is "Nearer, My God, To Thee" by Sarah F. Adams played in?
Nearer, My God, To Thee is arranged in the key of Bb 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 100 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 an advanced arrangement. We recommend breaking it into sections and using the speed control to drill harder passages.
Can I download sheet music for "Nearer, My God, To Thee"?
Yes β€” 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 Sarah F. Adams. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
What other songs by Sarah F. Adams can I play here?
Try "Nearer, My God, To Thee", "Nearer, My God, To Thee". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
Is this real sheet music for "Nearer, My God, To Thee"?
It's a simplified visual notation using colored bars instead of traditional notes. Each bar's vertical position shows the pitch and its length shows duration β€” much easier to read for beginners while still showing the complete arrangement of "Nearer, My God, To Thee".
Can I see all the notes in "Nearer, My God, To Thee"?
Yes! The Bar Sheet shows every note in the arrangement as a colored bar. The sheet scrolls automatically during playback, or you can scroll manually to study any section. The song is in the key of Bb at 100 BPM.

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