Nearer, My God, To Thee

by Sarah F. Adams
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Lyrics

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€” Simple Sheet Music

"Nearer, My God, To Thee" in simplified sheet music format β€” the bridge between beginner modes and real sheet music. Color-coded notes with lyrics scrolling horizontally. Perfect for learning to read music. 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.

About β€œNearer, 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 β€” same song, less visual density.
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 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 β€” helping you build music reading skills gradually while still enjoying "Nearer, My God, To Thee". Key of Bb, 100 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 β€” 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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