The Power Of The Cross (Oh To See The Dawn)

by Stuart Townend
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(Bb)Oh, to (C)see the (F)dawn

(F)of the dark est day,

(Bb)Christ on the (F)road to (C)Cal va ry.

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

(F)torn and beat en, then

(Bb)nailed to a (F)cross (Bbmaj7)of (Csus)wood.

(F)This, the (Bb)pow’r

(C)of the (F)cross:

(F)Christ be (Bb)came

(C)sin for (F)us.

(F)Took the (Bb)blame,

(G)bore the (C)wrath.

(C)We (F)stand for (Bb)giv en (F)at the cross.

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

(F)writ ten on Your face,

(Bb)bear ing the (F)awe some (C)weight of sin.

(Bb)Ev ’ry (C)bit ter (F)thought,

(F)ev ’ry e vil deed,

(Bb)crown ing Your (F)blood (Bbmaj7)stained (Csus)brow.

(F)This, the (Bb)pow’r

(C)of the (F)cross:

(F)Christ be (Bb)came

(C)sin for (F)us.

(F)Took the (Bb)blame,

(G)bore the (C)wrath.

(C)We (F)stand for (Bb)giv en (F)at the cross.

(F)at the cross.

(F)at the cross.

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

writ ten (Am7)in the (G)wounds,

(C)for through Your (G)suf f’ring (D)I am free.

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

life is (Am7)mine to (G)live,

(C)won through Your (G)self less (G)love.

This, the (C)pow’r

(D)of the (G)cross:

(G)Son of (C)God

(D)slain for (G)us.

(G)What a (C)love,

(A)what a (D)cost!

(D)We (G)stand for (C)giv en (Dsus)at

the (C)cross.

The Power Of The Cross (Oh To See The Dawn) — Simple Sheet Music

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"The Power Of The Cross (Oh To See The Dawn)" 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 Bb, 84 BPM.

Tip: Start at 50% speed to get comfortable with the fingering, then work your way up to full tempo.

About “The Power Of The Cross (Oh To See The Dawn)

How does Simplified Piano Arrangement differ from full sheet music for "The Power Of The Cross (Oh To See The Dawn)"?
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 "The Power Of The Cross (Oh To See The Dawn)" by Stuart Townend played in?
The Power Of The Cross (Oh To See The Dawn) 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 "The Power Of The Cross (Oh To See The Dawn)"?
The arrangement plays at 84 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "The Power Of The Cross (Oh To See The Dawn)" easy to play on piano?
Yes — this is one of our beginner-friendly arrangements with simplified chords and color-coded notes.
Can I download sheet music for "The Power Of The Cross (Oh To See The Dawn)"?
Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "The Power Of The Cross (Oh To See The Dawn)"?
"The Power Of The Cross (Oh To See The Dawn)" was originally performed by Stuart Townend. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
What other songs by Stuart Townend can I play here?
Try "BEAUTIFUL SAVIOR", "The King Of Love (The King Has Come)". 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 "The Power Of The Cross (Oh To See The Dawn)". Key of Bb, 84 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.

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