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Old Rugged Cross chords by
John Prine
John Prine
Mac Wiseman
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Key: G major•
Verse 1
G
G

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On a hill far away stood
C
C

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an old rugged cross
D
D

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The emblem of suffering and shame

And I love that old cross
Cm
Cm
3

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where the dearest and best
D
D

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G
G

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For a world of lost sinners was slain
D
D

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G

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So I'll cherish the old rugged cross
C
C

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G
G

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Till my trophies at last I lay down
C
C

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I will cling to the old rugged cross
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G

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D
D

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G

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And exchange it some day for a crown
Verse 2
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G

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O that old rugged cross,
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so despised by the world
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D

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G

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Has a wondrous attraction for me
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D

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G

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For the dear Lamb of God
C
C

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left His glory above
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D

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To bear it to dark Calvary
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G

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So I'll cherish the old rugged cross

Till my trophies at last I lay down

I will cling to the old rugged cross
D
D

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And exchange it some day
Verse 3

for a crown
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D

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In that old rugged cross,

stained with blood so divine

A wondrous beauty I see

For 'twas on that old cross

Jesus suffered and died

To pardon and sanctify me
C
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So I'll cherish the old rugged

cross
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G

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Till my trophies at last I lay down
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C

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I will cling to the old rugged cross
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G

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D
D

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And exchange it some day for a
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crown
Interlude 1
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C
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D
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Verse 4
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G

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Cm
Cm
3

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To the old rugged cross I will ever be true
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D

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Its shame and reproach gladly bear

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

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G

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Where His glory forever I'll share
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So I'll cherish the old rugged cross
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G

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Till my trophies at last I lay down
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C
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I will cling to the old rugged cross
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G

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D
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And exchange it some day for a crown

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An acoustic guitar head with tuning pegs

Tuning:Standard Open Tuner
Chords

  • G

  • C

  • D

  • Cm

    3

Capo: 0

Transpose: 0

0

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Frequently asked questions

The original key of Old Rugged Cross by John Prine, Mac Wiseman is G major.

The primary chords used in Old Rugged Cross are G, C, D, Cm.

No capo is required for this song.

Yes, this version uses open chords like G, C, D, Cm, making it a great song for beginner guitarists.

The tempo of Old Rugged Cross is approximately 102 beats per minute.

You can easily change the key of Old Rugged Cross using our Transpose button located in the toolbar. This will automatically update all chord diagrams on the page to match your new key.

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