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(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 — Visual Piano Sheet Music
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"The Wonderful Cross" in visual bar notation — see every note as a colored bar on the staff. Easier to read than traditional sheet music. Scrolls automatically as you play. Key of D, 120 BPM.
Tip: Use the speed control to practice at 70% tempo first. Focus on tricky chord transitions before attempting the full arrangement.
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About “The Wonderful Cross”
- Why does "The Wonderful Cross" show as colored bars instead of notation?
- Bar Notation replaces traditional noteheads with colored horizontal bars on a simplified staff — each bar's vertical position is the pitch and its length is the duration. Much easier to read than classic sheet music while still showing the full arrangement of "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 120 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
- Is "The Wonderful Cross" easy to play on piano?
- This is a medium-difficulty arrangement. Most players can learn it within a few practice sessions using the speed control.
- 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 3 chords: A, 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.
- Is this real sheet music for "The Wonderful Cross"?
- It's a simplified visual notation using colored bars instead of traditional notes. Each bar's vertical position shows the pitch and its length shows duration — much easier to read for beginners while still showing the complete arrangement of "The Wonderful Cross".
- Can I see all the notes in "The Wonderful Cross"?
- Yes! The Bar Sheet shows every note in the arrangement as a colored bar. The sheet scrolls automatically during playback, or you can scroll manually to study any section. The song is in the key of D at 120 BPM.