The Wonderful Cross — Beginner Piano Tutorial

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, 120 BPM.

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

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.

Try other practice modes:

Falling NotesLead SheetBar SheetSimple Sheet

Song Details

Key
D
Tempo
120 BPM
Difficulty
easy

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How to Play "The Wonderful Cross" on Piano

  1. 1
    Pick a practice mode — Choose from Fall Down, Beginner, Lead Sheet, Bar Sheet, or Simple Sheet — each mode visualizes the music differently to match your learning style.
  2. 2
    Practice each hand separately — Use the Left, Right, and Both buttons to isolate the bass or treble part and build muscle memory one hand at a time.
  3. 3
    Adjust speed and turn on metronome — Slow down to 50% while learning, then gradually speed up. Enable the metronome to keep steady timing.
  4. 4
    Loop a section — Select a tricky part and loop it until you nail it. Perfect for mastering difficult passages.
  5. 5
    Download sheet music — Export a PDF of the sheet music to print out and practice on your real piano anytime, anywhere.