Near the Cross (2026 Arrangement) – Accompaniment/Backing Track

“Near the Cross” – Rosemary Siemens’ accompaniment/backing track. The downloadable files contain the karaoke/backing track mp3’s for “Near the Cross” along with a PDF containing the lyrics (*Sheet Music Sold Separately when available*).

DETAILS:
Title: Near the Cross
Lyrics By: Fanny J. Crosby (1869)
Music By: William H. Doane (1869)
Arranged By: Rosemary Siemens
Original Key: Eb major
Tempo: 115 BPM (variable)
Meter: 6/8
Number of mp3 backing track versions included: 1
Audio File Type: mp3 (This backing track is only a digital mp3 download. No CD will be shipped, unless specially requested)
Track Duration: 4:18
Number of Verses: 3 (with an instrumental Chorus)
Lyrics Begin: Jesus keep me near the cross, There a precious fountain, Free to all a healing stream, Flows from Calvary’s mountain…
Lyrics Included: Yes (Downloadable PDF)
Instruments: Piano, violin, string orchestra, bass
Original Reference Recording: The original mp3 recording sung by Rosemary Siemens is included for reference

Included MP3 Backing Track Versions:
1) Near the Cross V1 (piano, bass, string orchestra, and solo violin melody) (4:18)
2) Near the Cross V2 (piano, bass, string orchestra) (4:18)

No vocals are included in the mp3’s.

*As seen on Rosemary’s Sunday Hymn Serenade

Backing Track Use: Rosemary Siemens’ backing tracks may be used for live performance or personal use.

Backing Track Audio Preview: You can hear this exact arrangement in the video below; please note that while the video features vocals, the backing track for purchase is a purely instrumental version containing only the accompaniment.