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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 — Karaoke: Lyrics & Chords to Sing & Play Along
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Free karaoke for "The Wonderful Cross" by Chris Tomlin: lyrics on screen with the chords above each line and a bouncing ball that lands on every word in time. Sing along, or play along on guitar or piano from the chord chart. Change the key to fit your voice, slow the tempo down. 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”
- 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 there a karaoke version of "The Wonderful Cross" with lyrics?
- Yes — this is a free karaoke slide for "The Wonderful Cross" by Chris Tomlin. The lyrics appear on screen a line at a time and each word lights up exactly when it's sung, with a bouncing ball leading you word to word. A backing plays underneath so you can just sing.
- Does it show chords so I can play along on guitar or piano?
- It does — a chord symbol sits on a thin row just above the lyric it changes on, so the same screen doubles as a lyrics-and-chords chart. Guitarists can strum the changes and pianists can comp while singing; the chords are colour-coded and move with the live transpose if you change key.
- Can I change the key of "The Wonderful Cross" to match my voice or capo?
- Yes. The original is in D, but the live transpose control shifts the whole song up or down semitones until the melody sits in your range (or maps to an easier guitar shape / capo position) — the on-screen chords and the backing move with it.
- Can I slow "The Wonderful Cross" down to learn the words and chords?
- Yes — the tempo control lets you take it as slow as you need while the lyrics still light up in time and the ball keeps you on the beat. Speed it back up once you can sing and play it through.