| D | G | D/A A | D |
[Verse 1]
D G
On a hill far away stood an old rugged cross,
A*** G*** D
the emblem of suffering and shame.
D G
And I love that old cross where the dearest and best
A*** G*** D
for a world of lost sinners was slain.
[Chorus]
A*** A* G** D
So, I'll cherish the old rugged cross
G D
'til my trophies at last I lay down.
D*** D7*** G*** Em***
I will cling to the old rugged cross
D/A*** A*** D
and exchange it some day for a crown.
[Verse 2]
D G
In the old rugged cross, stained with blood so divine,
A*** G*** D
a wondrous beauty I see.
D G
For it was on that old cross Jesus suffered and died
A*** G*** D
to pardon and sanctify me.
[Chorus]
A*** A* G** D
So, I'll cherish the old rugged cross
G D
'til my trophies at last I lay down.
D*** D7*** G*** Em***
I will cling to the old rugged cross
D/A*** A*** D
and exchange it some day for a crown.
[Interlude]
| A*** A* G** | D | A*** A* G** | D |
| G | F#m Bm | D/A*** A** | D |
[End-Chorus]
(E*) A*** A* N.C. D
Yes, I'll cherish the old rugged cross
G D
'til my trophies at last I lay down.
D*** D7*** G*** Em***
I will cling to the old rugged cross
D/A*** A*** D
and exchange it some day for a crown.
D*** D7*** G*** Em***
Yes, I'll cherish the old rugged cross
D/A A D G D/A*** A*** D*
and exchange it some day for a crown.
