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.
(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 pride.
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 120 BPM. Difficulty: medium. Color-coded notes — no sheet-reading skill required.
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- What key is "The Wonderful Cross" in?
- "The Wonderful Cross" by Chris Tomlin is in the key of D with a tempo of 120 BPM. Difficulty: medium.
- Is "The Wonderful Cross" easy to play on piano?
- This arrangement is rated medium. It requires comfort with chord shapes and basic hand independence. Expect 1-2 weeks of regular practice for a confident performance.
- 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 3 chords: A, 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?
- 2–4 weeks of consistent practice (20–30 min/day) for an intermediate player. Drill the tricky passages in isolation first.
- 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.