The old rugged cross
By Alan Jackson
[Intro]
D7 G
[Verse 1]
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
[Chorus]
D G
So I'll cherish the old rugged cross
C D
Till my trophies at last I lay down
G7 C
I will cling to the old rugged cross
G D G C
And exchange it some day for a crown
[Verse 2]
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
[Chorus 2]
D G
And I'll cherish the old rugged cross
C G
Till my trophies at last I lay down
G7 C
I will cling to the old rugged cross
G D G
And exchange it some day for a crown
G7 C
I will cling to the old rugged cross
G D C G
And exchange it some day for a crown
