The old rugged Cross Key A

The Old Rugged Cross

Written by George Bennard

 

Capo 1 for guitar

 

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On a hill far away stood an old rugged cross

    E7                      A

The emblem of suff'ring and shame

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And I love that old cross where the dearest and best

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For a world of lost sinners was slain

 

 

Chorus:

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So I'll cherish the old rugged cross,

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Till my trophies at last I lay down

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I will cling to the old rugged cross,

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And exchange it some day for a crown

 

 

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In the old rugged cross, stained with blood so divine

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A wondrous beauty I see

         A                          D

For twas on that old cross Jesus suffered and died

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To pardon and sanctify me

 

 

Chorus

 

 

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To the old rugged cross I will ever be true

    E7                        A

Its shame and reproach gladly bear

           A                      D

Then he'll call me some day to my home far away

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Where his glory forever I'll share