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Down the Vi a Do lo ro sa in Je (Ebmaj7)ru sa lem that day,
and He the (Gm)sol diers tried to clear the nar row (Ebmaj7)street,
but the crowd pressed in to see
the (A)man con demned to die on (D7)Cal va (Gm)ry.
He was (Gm)bleed ing from a beat ing, there were (Ebmaj7)stripes up on His back,
and He the (Gm)wore a crown of thorns up on His (Ebmaj7)head;
and He bore with ev ’ry step
the (A)scorn of those who cried out (D7)for His (Gm)death.
He was
Down the (Cm)Vi a Do lo ro sa, called “The (Gm)Way of Suf fer ing,”
like a lamb came the Mes si ah, Christ the (Gm)King.
But He (Cm)chose to walk that road out of His (Gm)love
for (Bbmaj7)you
and (Ebmaj7)me;
down the Vi a Do lo ro sa, all the (Ebmaj7)way
to Cal va (Gm)ry.
The blood
that would cleanse
the hearts
of all men
made its (F)way through the heart
of Je (Gm)ru sa lem.
Down the (Gm)ry.
Via Dolorosa — Visual Piano Sheet Music
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"Via Dolorosa" 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 C, 120 BPM.
Tip: Start at 50% speed to get comfortable with the fingering, then work your way up to full tempo.
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About “Via Dolorosa”
- Why does "Via Dolorosa" 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 "Via Dolorosa".
- What key is "Via Dolorosa" by Sandi Patty played in?
- Via Dolorosa is arranged in the key of C on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
- What's the tempo (BPM) of "Via Dolorosa"?
- The arrangement plays at 120 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
- Is "Via Dolorosa" easy to play on piano?
- Yes — this is one of our beginner-friendly arrangements with simplified chords and color-coded notes.
- Can I download sheet music for "Via Dolorosa"?
- Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
- Who composed "Via Dolorosa"?
- "Via Dolorosa" was originally performed by Sandi Patty. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
- What chords are used in "Via Dolorosa"?
- This arrangement uses 11 chords: Am7, Bb, Bbmaj7, Cm, D, D7, Eb, Ebmaj7, +3 more.
- What other songs by Sandi Patty can I play here?
- Try "IN THE NAME OF THE LORD", "CHILD OF PEACE", "IN HEAVEN'S EYES". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
- Is this real sheet music for "Via Dolorosa"?
- 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 "Via Dolorosa".
- Can I see all the notes in "Via Dolorosa"?
- 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 C at 120 BPM.
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