What key is "The Power Of The Cross" in?

"The Power Of The Cross" by Keith & Kristyn Getty is in the key of Eb with a tempo of 57 BPM. Difficulty: easy.

Is "The Power Of The Cross" 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 "The Power Of The Cross" 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.

What chords are used in "The Power Of The Cross"?

This arrangement of "The Power Of The Cross" uses 18 chords: Bb, Bbpow, Bbsus2, C, Cm7, D, Dm, Dm7, +10 more.

How long does it take to learn "The Power Of The Cross" on piano?

1–3 short practice sessions for the basics; 2–3 weeks to perform confidently with both hands.

What other songs by Keith & Kristyn Getty can I play here?

Try "SPEAK O LORD", "IN CHRIST ALONE", "THERE IS A HIGHER THRONE". All are available in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.

Lyrics

(Eb)Oh, to (F)see the (Bb)dawn

of the (Cm7)dark (F7)est (Bbsus2)day,

(Ebmaj7)Christ (Eb6/9)on the (Bbsus2)road (Bb)to (Cm7)Cal (Ebmaj7)va (Fsus)ry.

(Eb)Tried by (F)sin ful (Bb)men,

torn and (Cm7)beat (F7)en, (Bbsus2)then

(Ebmaj7)nailed (Eb6/9)to a (Bbsus2)cross (Ebmaj7)of (Fsus)wood.

(Bbsus2)This, the (Eb)pow’r

(F)of the (Bb)cross:

(Bb)Christ be (Eb)came

(F)sin for (Bb)us.

(Bb)Took the (Eb)blame,

(C)bore the (F)wrath.

(F)We (Bb)stand for (Eb)giv en (Fsus)at

the (Bb)cross.

(Eb)Oh, to (F)see the (Bb)pain

writ ten (Cm7)on (F7)Your (Bbsus2)face,

(Ebmaj7)bear (Eb6/9)ing the (Bbsus2)awe (Bb)some (Cm7)weight (Ebmaj7)of (Fsus)sin.

(Eb)Ev ’ry (F)bit ter (Bb)thought,

ev ’ry (Cm7)e (F7)vil (Bbsus2)deed,

(Ebmaj7)crown (Eb6/9)ing Your (Bbsus2)blood (Ebmaj7)stained (Fsus)brow.

(Bbsus2)This, the (Eb)pow’r

(F)of the (Bb)cross:

(Bb)Christ be (Eb)came

(F)sin for (Bb)us.

(Bb)Took the (Eb)blame,

(C)bore the (F)wrath.

(F)We (Bb)stand for (Eb)giv en (Fsus)at

the (Bb)cross.

(Fsus)at

the (Bb)cross.

(F)at

the (Bb)cross.

(F)Oh, to (G)see my (C)name

writ ten (Dm7)in the (C)wounds,

(F)for through Your (C)suf f’ring (Dm7)I (C)am (Gsus)free.

(F)Death is (G)crushed to (C)death,

life is (Dm7)mine to (C)live,

(F)won through Your (C)self less (Gsus)love.

(C)This, the (F)pow’r

(G)of the (C)cross:

(C)Son of (F)God

(G)slain for (C)us.

(C)What a (F)love,

(D)what a (G)cost.

(G)We (C)stand for (F)giv en (Gsus)at

the (C)cross.

The Power Of The Cross by Keith & Kristyn Getty

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Easy piano arrangement in the key of Eb at 57 BPM. Difficulty: easy. Color-coded notes — no sheet-reading skill required.

About “The Power Of The Cross”

What key is "The Power Of The Cross" in?: "The Power Of The Cross" by Keith & Kristyn Getty is in the key of Eb with a tempo of 57 BPM. Difficulty: easy.
Is "The Power Of The Cross" 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 "The Power Of The Cross" 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.
What chords are used in "The Power Of The Cross"?: This arrangement of "The Power Of The Cross" uses 18 chords: Bb, Bbpow, Bbsus2, C, Cm7, D, Dm, Dm7, +10 more.
How long does it take to learn "The Power Of The Cross" on piano?: 1–3 short practice sessions for the basics; 2–3 weeks to perform confidently with both hands.
What other songs by Keith & Kristyn Getty can I play here?: Try "SPEAK O LORD", "IN CHRIST ALONE", "THERE IS A HIGHER THRONE". All are available in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.