The Wonderful Cross

by Chris Tomlin
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Lyrics

(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 — Beginner Piano Tutorial

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Learn "The Wonderful Cross" on piano — perfect for absolute beginners. Large color-coded notes show you exactly which keys to press. No music reading required. Key of D, 88 BPM.

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About “The Wonderful Cross”

What key is "The Wonderful Cross" by Chris Tomlin played in?
The Wonderful Cross is arranged in the key of D 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 88 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "The Wonderful Cross" 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 Wonderful Cross"?
Yes — 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 Chris Tomlin. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
What chords are used in "The Wonderful Cross"?
This arrangement uses 4 chords: A, Asus4, D, G. Only a handful of chords — beginner-friendly.
What other songs by Chris Tomlin can I play here?
Try "Let God Arise", "Awesome Is The Lord Most High", "Indescribable". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.

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