Intro: D7 G G C On a hill far away, stood an old rugged cross, D7 G The emblem of suffering and shame C And I love that old cross where the dearest and best D7 C G For a world of lost sinners was slain. Chorus D7 G So I'll cherish the old rugged cross, C G Till my trophies at last I lay down C I will cling to the old rugged cross, G D7 G And exchange it some day for a crown. G C To the old rugged cross I will ever be true, D7 G It's shame and reproach gladly bear C Then he'll call me some day to my home far away, D7 C G Where his glory forever I'll share. Repeat Chorus D7 G So I'll cherish the old rugged cross, C G Till my trophies at last I lay down C I will cling to the old rugged cross, G D7 G And exchange it some day for a crown. G C O that old rugged cross, so despised by the world, D7 G Has a wondrous attraction for me; C For the dear lamb of God left His glory above, D7 C G To bear it on dark Calvary. Repeat Chorus D7 G So I'll cherish the old rugged cross, C G Till my trophies at last I lay down C I will cling to the old rugged cross, G D7 G And exchange it some day for a crown. G C In the old rugged cross, stained with blood so divine, D7 G A wondrous beauty I see; C For twas on that old cross Jesus suffered and died, D7 C G To pardon and sanctify me. Repeat Chorus D7 G So I'll cherish the old rugged cross, C G Till my trophies at last I lay down C I will cling to the old rugged cross, G D7 G And exchange it some day for a crown. C I will cling to the old rugged cross, G D7 G And exchange it some day for a crown.
