Guitar chords The Old Rugged Cross

The Old Rugged Cross was composed in 1912 by George Bennard, a Methodist evangelist and song-writer. The inspiration to write this song came after an experience of ridicule and scoffing for his faith. Bennard felt that the world needed a tangible manifestation of the love of Christ, which he found in the image of the cross. The song was first performed publicly at a revival meeting in Michigan.

Key:  G
Introduction:
D7
  
G
  
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

          
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
                   
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

          
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