Alas, and Did My Savior Bleed - Lead Sheet - Key Of C Major

Composition/Improvisation

Difficulty Level: 3

(2,330 Points)

Description:

“Alas, and Did My Savior Bleed - Lead Sheet - Key Of C Major” is classified as a Level 3 Piano work worth 2,330 points within the Road to Virtuosity progression system. It is categorized under Lead Sheets → Hymns, Easter/Lent and is part of the Composition/Improvisation collection. The sheet music for “Alas, and Did My Savior Bleed - Lead Sheet - Key Of C Major” provided on this website is available for non-commercial use. This means it may be downloaded, printed, studied, and performed for personal or educational purposes, but it may not be sold, redistributed commercially, or used as part of a paid product without permission.

“Alas, And Did My Savior Bleed” is presented here as a lead sheet in C major. The page includes the melody on a single treble staff, chord symbols above the notes, and five verses of lyrics placed under the melody. Instead of a written-out piano accompaniment, this version gives the tune, harmony, and text so it can be used for singing, simple accompaniment, arranging, or improvisation.

Measures 1–4 present the opening phrase, “Alas, and did my Savior bleed.” The melody moves in a simple, solemn hymn shape, while the chord symbols begin with C, F/C, C, C/G, and G7. The stacked lyrics allow the same melody to carry all five verses without needing separate pages.

Measures 5–8 continue the verse with “And did my Sov’reign die?” The harmony moves through C, C/E, C, and G before returning toward the next phrase. The melody remains clear and restrained, matching the serious Passion text.

Measures 9–12 begin the next large phrase, “Would He devote that sacred head.” The chord symbols move through C, G7, A minor, C7/G, F, C, and G. This gives the middle of the hymn more harmonic color while keeping the melody easy to follow.

Measures 13–16 complete the hymn with “for sinners such as I?” The harmony returns through C, C/E, F, A minor, C/G, G7, and C, ending with a clear cadence in the home key. The final long notes give the lead sheet a complete and reverent close.

Interesting fact: “Alas, And Did My Savior Bleed” is a Passion hymn by Isaac Watts, often connected with the tune “Martyrdom” by Hugh Wilson. The hymn is also historically important in American evangelical tradition because Fanny J. Crosby later described hearing it at a revival meeting as a major moment in her spiritual life.

How to earn points for this lead sheet:

  1. Get the lead sheet.Download or purchase the lead sheet using the options available on this page.
  2. Improvise three different verses.Perform exactly three verses of your own arrangement. Each verse must be significantly different: use different left-hand patterns, textures or embellishments. A performance with only two verses will not be approved. Watch the video example for guidance. Your arrangement may be easier or harder than the example, and may be in a different key.
  3. Record your performance.Record the complete performance on your phone, camera or recording app. Perfection is not required; a few minor mistakes are okay. Add a YouTube link, or upload a saved video file for private evaluation.
  4. Submit your video for review.Choose free Public Evaluation for community feedback using a Public or Unlisted YouTube video. Choose paid Private Evaluation for RTV admin feedback using a YouTube link or a video file. Review the charge before paying.
  5. Check your result and collect your points.After review, return to your submission to see the result and any feedback. If approved, collect your points. If more practice is needed, use the feedback to prepare another recording. Only approved private evaluations count toward certificates.