(D)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.
O the (G)won der ful cross,
O the (G)won der ful cross
bids me come and die and find that I may tru ly live.
(D)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
crown.
O the (G)won der ful cross,
O the (G)won der ful cross
bids me come and die and find that I may tru ly live.
O the (G)won der ful cross,
O the (G)won der ful cross;
all who gath er here by grace draw near and bless Your name.
The Wonderful Cross by Chris Tomlin
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Easy piano arrangement in the key of D at 88 BPM. Difficulty: easy. Color-coded notes — no sheet-reading skill required.
About “The Wonderful Cross”
- What key is "The Wonderful Cross" in?
- "The Wonderful Cross" by Chris Tomlin is in the key of D with a tempo of 88 BPM. Difficulty: easy.
- Is "The Wonderful 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 Wonderful 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 Wonderful Cross"?
- This arrangement of "The Wonderful Cross" uses 4 chords: A, Asus4, D, G. Only a handful of chords — a great pick for early learners.
- How long does it take to learn "The Wonderful Cross" on piano?
- 30–60 minutes for a basic playthrough using color-coded notes; 1–2 weeks of daily 15-min practice to perform smoothly hands-together.
- What other songs by Chris Tomlin can I play here?
- Try "Let God Arise", "Awesome Is The Lord Most High", "Indescribable". All are available in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
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