The Wonderful Cross

by Phillips, Craig & Dean
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Lyrics

(C)When

I sur vey

the

won

drous

cross

on

which the Prince

of

Glo

ry

died,

my

rich est gain

I

count

but

loss,

and

pour con tempt

on

all

my

pride.

(C)See

from His head,

His

hands,

His

feet,

sor

row and love

flow

min

gled

down.

Did

e’er such love

and

sor

row

meet,

or

thorns com pose

so

rich

a

pride.

crown?

O the (F)won der ful cross,

O the (F)won der ful cross

bids me come and die and find that I may tru ly live.

O the (F)won der ful cross,

O the (F)won der ful cross;

all who gath er here by grace draw near and bless Your name.

The Wonderful Cross β€” Falling Notes Piano Tutorial

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Watch "The Wonderful Cross" by Phillips, Craig & Dean in falling notes style β€” like Synthesia. Color-coded notes fall onto the keyboard in real time. Practice left hand, right hand, or both. Key of C, 90 BPM.

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

About β€œThe Wonderful Cross”

Can I learn "The Wonderful Cross" with falling notes like Synthesia?
Yes β€” Falling Notes mode shows colored note shapes dropping onto a virtual keyboard, the same visual style as Synthesia or piano-tile games. Each note's column matches the piano key you press. Works for "The Wonderful Cross" with hands-separate practice in C at 90 BPM.
What key is "The Wonderful Cross" by Phillips, Craig & Dean played in?
The Wonderful Cross is arranged in the key of C on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
What's the tempo (BPM) of "The Wonderful Cross"?
The arrangement plays at 90 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "The Wonderful Cross" easy to play on piano?
Yes β€” this is one of our beginner-friendly arrangements with simplified chords and color-coded notes.
Can I download sheet music for "The Wonderful Cross"?
Yes β€” registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "The Wonderful Cross"?
"The Wonderful Cross" was originally performed by Phillips, Craig & Dean. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
What other songs by Phillips, Craig & Dean can I play here?
Try "SAVED THE DAY", "CALL HIS NAME JESUS", "FAVORITE SONG OF ALL". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
Can I practice left and right hand separately for "The Wonderful Cross"?
Yes! Our Top Down mode lets you isolate the left hand (bass clef), right hand (treble clef), or play both together. This makes it easy to master "The Wonderful Cross" one hand at a time before combining them.
What is falling notes style for "The Wonderful Cross"?
Falling notes (also known as Synthesia or piano waterfall) shows color-coded rectangles falling from the top of the screen onto a virtual keyboard. Each note's position matches the piano key you need to press. "The Wonderful Cross" is in the key of C at 90 BPM.