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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 — Easy Piano Notes for Beginners
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Learn "Via Dolorosa" 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 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”
- Can I play "Via Dolorosa" 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 "Via Dolorosa" is playable in minutes, even for first-time players.
- 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.
- Can a complete beginner play "Via Dolorosa"?
- 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. "Via Dolorosa" is perfect for first-time players.
- Do I need to read music to play "Via Dolorosa"?
- No! Our Beginner mode replaces traditional notation with color-coded letter names. Each note shows exactly which key to press. You can start playing "Via Dolorosa" in minutes, even if you've never touched a piano before.
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