Intro: D7 G G C On a hill far away stood a old rugged cross D7 G The emblem of suffering and shame G C And i love that old cross where the dearest and best D7 G For a world of lost sinners was slain Chorus: D7 G So IΚΌll cherish the old rugged cross C G D7 Till my trophies at last I lay down G C Am7 I will cling to the old rugged cross G D7 G D7 And exchange it some day for a crown G C To the old rugged cross i will ever be true D7 G ItΚΌs shame and reproach gladly bear G C Then heΚΌll call me some day to my home far away D7 G Where his glory forever IΚΌll share Chorus: D7 G So IΚΌll cherish the old rugged cross C G D7 Till my trophies at last I lay down G C Am7 I will cling to the old rugged cross G D7 G D7 And exchange it some day for a crown G C Am7 I will cling to the old rugged cross D7 C G And exchange it some day for a crown