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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 — Simple Sheet Music
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"Via Dolorosa" in simplified sheet music format — the bridge between beginner modes and real sheet music. Color-coded notes with lyrics scrolling horizontally. Perfect for learning to read music. 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”
- How does Simplified Piano Arrangement differ from full sheet music for "Via Dolorosa"?
- Simplified Arrangement keeps the melody and chords on a simplified staff with lyrics, color-coded for easy recognition. It's a learner-bridge between Beginner mode and the classic engraved Sheet Music — same song, less visual density.
- 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 Simple Sheet good for learning to read sheet music?
- Yes! Simple Sheet bridges the gap between beginner color-coded modes and traditional notation. Notes are displayed on a simplified staff with colors, lyrics, and chords — helping you build music reading skills gradually while still enjoying "Via Dolorosa". Key of C, 120 BPM.
- What's the difference between Simple Sheet and Lead Sheet?
- Simple Sheet shows a more streamlined, horizontally scrolling view with color-coded notes on a staff and lyrics below — like a simplified version of real sheet music. Lead Sheet shows melody with chord symbols above and full lyrics. Simple Sheet is the next step toward reading traditional notation.
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