- Contains complete lyrics
Leadsheets typically only contain the lyrics, chord symbols and melody line of a song and are rarely more than one page in length. Musicians will often use these skeletons to improvise their own arrangements. Leadsheets often do not contain complete lyrics to the song.
Song: |
Beneath the Cross of Jesus |
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Composed by: |
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Instruments: |
Voice C Instrument | |
Vocal Range: |
C4-C5 |
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Scoring: |
Leadsheet Lyrics/Melody/Chords |
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Original Published Key: |
C Major |
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Time Signature: |
4/4 |
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BPM: |
104 |
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Product Type: |
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Musicnotes Edition |
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Product #:
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MN0073851 |
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Price:
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$3.99
Includes unlimited prints + interactive copy with lifetime access in our free apps.
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Pages: |
1 |
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Lyrics Begin:
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Beneath the cross of Jesus I fain would take my stand, the shadow of a mighty rock within a weary land; |
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Arrangement Details
Composed by: |
Frederick Charles Maker |
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Pages: |
1 |
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Form: |
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Instruments: |
Voice C Instrument | |
Vocal Range: |
C4-C5 |
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Scorings: |
Leadsheet Lyrics/Melody/Chords |
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Original Published Key: |
C Major |
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Available Keys: |
C Major (Orig), A Major (-3), Bb Major (-2), D Major (+2), Eb Major (+3), F Major (+5), G Major (+7) |
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Product Type: |
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Musicnotes Edition |
Product #: |
MN0073851 |
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Tempo: |
Maestoso |
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Metronome: |
q = 104 |
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Time Signature: |
4/4 |
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Song Details
Composer: |
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Lyricist: |
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Date: |
1881 |
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Publisher: |
Musicnotes, Inc. |
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Product Type: |
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Musicnotes Edition |
Product #: |
MN0073851 |
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Lyrics Begin: |
Beneath the cross of Jesus I fain would take my stand, the shadow of a mighty rock within a weary land; |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What key is this version in, and is it available in other keys?
The leadsheet edition of “Beneath the Cross of Jesus” is in C major. You can also purchase it in 6 other keys, each sold separately.
Can I print or download the sheet music?
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Can I preview the score and hear it before buying?
You can preview the leadsheet score for “Beneath the Cross of Jesus” and hear its playback on this page before choosing a key or purchase option. The playback follows the notation in this exact arrangement, helping you hear how the music is written before you buy.
What does this leadsheet arrangement include?
The leadsheet arrangement of “Beneath the Cross of Jesus” is written for voice and C instrument, allowing you to build your own arrangement. Complete lyrics are included, so a singer can work from this copy alone.
Is “Beneath the Cross of Jesus” available for other instruments?
Yes. “Beneath the Cross of Jesus” is available in other editions for a range of instruments, scorings and skill levels. View all sheet music versions of “Beneath the Cross of Jesus” to compare them.
What time signature is this version in?
The music is written in 4/4. Each measure contains four quarter-note beats.

About This Arrangement
“Beneath the Cross of Jesus” composed by Frederick Charles Maker is available as a leadsheet arrangement in downloadable, printable digital sheet music. Produced as a Musicnotes edition, it's arranged and engraved in-house. It includes 1 page of music. The original key is C major.
6 alternate keys are available for transposition. The tempo is maestoso, at around 104 BPM. It's arranged for Voice and C Instrument. For vocalists, contains complete lyrics.
It's categorized as Hymn on Musicnotes. Musicnotes offers 12 arrangements of this song, across a range of instruments and skill levels.
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