Tuning: G C E A (G C E A) Verse 1: G C On a hill far away stood an old rugged cross D G The emblem of suffering and shame G 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 Till my trophies at last I lay down G C I will cling to the old rugged cross G D G 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 G C Then he'll call me some day to my home far away D G Where his glory forever I'll share Chorus: D G And I'll cherish the old rugged cross C G Till my trophies at last I lay down G C And I will cling to the old rugged cross G D G And exchange it some day for a crown Outro: G C I will cling to the old rugged cross G D G And exchange it some day for a crown