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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 — Easy Piano Notes for Beginners
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Learn "The Wonderful Cross" on piano with easy notes — perfect for absolute beginners. Large color-coded note names show exactly which keys to press. No music reading required. 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”
- Can I play "The Wonderful Cross" without reading sheet music?
- Yes — Easy Notes mode prints the letter name (C, D, E…) directly on each note in big color-coded labels, so you can match colors to your keyboard without any traditional notation. The whole arrangement of "The Wonderful Cross" is playable in minutes, even for first-time players.
- 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.
- Can a complete beginner play "The Wonderful Cross"?
- Absolutely! The Beginner mode shows large color-coded notes with letter names (C, D, E...). Just match the colors to your keyboard — no music reading needed. "The Wonderful Cross" is simplified for beginners.
- Do I need to read music to play "The Wonderful Cross"?
- No! Our Beginner mode replaces traditional notation with color-coded letter names. Each note shows exactly which key to press. You can start playing "The Wonderful Cross" in minutes, even if you've never touched a piano before.