The Old Rugged Cross No Capo [Intro] G [Verse 1] G C On a hill far away stood an old rugged cross, D G C The emblem of suffering and shame. G C And I love that old rugged cross where the dearest and best, D G For the world of lost sinners was slain [Chorus] D G So I'll cherish the old rugged cross, C G Till my trophies at last I lay down; G C I will cling to the old rugged cross, and D G Exchange it some day for a crown. [Verse 2] G C To that old rugged cross I will ever be true, D G Its shame and reproach gladly bear; G C Then he'll call me some day to my home far away, D G Where his glory forever I'll share.