[Intro]
D7 G

[Verse 1]
G
On a hill far away
C
stood a old rugged cross
D7                      G
The emblem of suffering and shame
And I love that old cross
C
where the dearest and best
D
For a world of lost
G
sinners was slain

[Chorus 1]
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
To the old rugged cross
C
I will ever be true
D                       G
It's shame and reproach gladly bear
Then he'll call me some day
C
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