Key: G
Introduction: D7 G
G C
On a hill far away stood a old rugged cross
D7 G
The emblem of suffering and shame
C
And i love that old cross where the dearest and best
D G
For a world of lost sinners was slain
D G
So I' ll cherish the old rugged cross
C G D
Till my trophies at last I lay down
G G7 C Am7
I will cling to the old rugged cross
G D G D
And exchange it some day for a crown
G C
To the old rugged cross i will ever be true
D G
It' s shame and reproach gladly bear
C
Then he' ll call me some day to my home far away
D G
Where his glory forever I' ll share
D G
So I' ll cherish the old rugged cross
C G D
Till my trophies at last I lay down
G G7 C Am7
I will cling to the old rugged cross
G D G D
And exchange it some day for a crown
G G7 C Am7
I will cling to the old rugged cross
G D C G
And exchange it some day for a crown