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                    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


[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
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