The Old Rugged Cross
Public domain - full karaoke IMMHA-L064
Credit: George Bennard · 1913
Origin: Hymn written 1912, published 1913. Public domain.
Source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Old_Rugged_Cross
Original scan: from John's songbook (scan to be posted on @IMMHACAL)
Chords as printed on the original song sheet. 3/4 time (as written on the sheet). Signed 'Enjoy - Walt & Helen B.'
G C On a hill far away stood an old rugged cross D7 G The emblem of suff'ring and shame 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 I'll cherish the old rugged cross C G Till my trophies at last I lay down C I will cling to the old rugged cross D7 G And exchange it some day for a crown G C Oh, that old rugged cross, so despised by the world D7 G Has a wondrous attraction for me C For the dear Lamb of God left His glory above D7 G To bear it to dark Calvary (chorus) G C In the old rugged cross, stained with blood so divine D7 G A wondrous beauty I see C For 'twas on that old cross Jesus suffered and died D7 G To pardon and sanctify me (chorus) G C To the old rugged cross I will ever be true D7 G Its shame and reproach gladly bear C C Then He'll call me some day to my home far away D7 G Where His glory forever I'll share (chorus)