Nearer, My God, To Thee

by Sarah F. Adams
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(G)Near

(B7)er, (Em)my (C)God, to Thee,

(G)near

(Em)er to (Am)Thee!

(G7)E’en

though it (C)be a cross

(D7)that

rais eth (G)me.

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,

(D7)near

er to (G)Thee!

(G)Though

(B7)like (Em)the (C)wan der er,

(G)the

(Em)sun gone (Am)down,

(G7)dark

ness be (C)o ver me,

(D7)my

rest a (G)stone.

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,

(D7)near

er to (G)Thee!

Nearer, My God, To Thee by Sarah F. Adams

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 Sarah F. Adams 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 Sarah F. Adams can I play here?
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