The Old Rugged Cross chords by
Loretta Lynn

N/A•2 views•

Key: F major•

Intro 1

Bb

Bb

View detailed Bb chord diagram in our app.

F

F

View detailed F chord diagram in our app.

C

C

View detailed C chord diagram in our app.

F

F

View detailed F chord diagram in our app.

Dm

Dm

View detailed Dm chord diagram in our app.

Verse 1

F

F

View detailed F chord diagram in our app.

On a hill far away

Bb

Bb

View detailed Bb chord diagram in our app.

Stood an old rugged cross

C

C

View detailed C chord diagram in our app.

F

F

View detailed F chord diagram in our app.

Dm

Dm

View detailed Dm chord diagram in our app.

The emblem of suffering and shame

F

F

View detailed F chord diagram in our app.

And I love that old cross

Bb

Bb

View detailed Bb chord diagram in our app.

G

G

View detailed G chord diagram in our app.

Where the Dearest and Best

C

C

View detailed C chord diagram in our app.

For a world of lost sinners was slain

F

F

View detailed F chord diagram in our app.

Verse 2

C

C

View detailed C chord diagram in our app.

F

F

View detailed F chord diagram in our app.

So I'll cherish the old rugged cross

Bb

Bb

View detailed Bb chord diagram in our app.

F

F

View detailed F chord diagram in our app.

'Til my trophies at last I lay down

Bb

Bb

View detailed Bb chord diagram in our app.

I will cling to the old rugged cross

F

F

View detailed F chord diagram in our app.

C

C

View detailed C chord diagram in our app.

And ex_ change it someday

F

F

View detailed F chord diagram in our app.

for a crown

Interlude 1

F

F

View detailed F chord diagram in our app.

Bb

Bb

View detailed Bb chord diagram in our app.

F

F

View detailed F chord diagram in our app.

C

C

View detailed C chord diagram in our app.

F

F

View detailed F chord diagram in our app.

Dm

Dm

View detailed Dm chord diagram in our app.

F

F

View detailed F chord diagram in our app.

Oh, that

Verse 3

Dm

Dm

View detailed Dm chord diagram in our app.

F

F

View detailed F chord diagram in our app.

old rugged cross

Bb

Bb

View detailed Bb chord diagram in our app.

So des_ pised by the world

C

C

View detailed C chord diagram in our app.

F

F

View detailed F chord diagram in our app.

Has a wondrous attraction for me

C

C

View detailed C chord diagram in our app.

F

F

View detailed F chord diagram in our app.

For the dear Lamb of God

Bb

Bb

View detailed Bb chord diagram in our app.

G

G

View detailed G chord diagram in our app.

Left His glory above

C

C

View detailed C chord diagram in our app.

To bear it to dark Cal_ vary

F

F

View detailed F chord diagram in our app.

Verse 4

C

C

View detailed C chord diagram in our app.

F

F

View detailed F chord diagram in our app.

So I'll cherish the old rugged cross

Bb

Bb

View detailed Bb chord diagram in our app.

F

F

View detailed F chord diagram in our app.

'Til my trophies at last I lay down

Bb

Bb

View detailed Bb chord diagram in our app.

I will cling to the old rugged cross

F

F

View detailed F chord diagram in our app.

C

C

View detailed C chord diagram in our app.

Bb

Bb

View detailed Bb chord diagram in our app.

And ex_ change it someday for a crown

How did you like the song?

You need to log in to leave a rating.

Chords

Bb
F
C
Dm
G

Capo: 3

Transpose: 0

0

Autoscroll20%

More songs by Loretta Lynn

Discover chords for more songs to play

After the Fire Is Gone

You're the Reason (I Don't Sleep at Night)

Country Music Has the Blues

Will You Visit Me on Sunday

Coal Miner's Daughter

Letter

I Still Believe in Waltzes

Related songs

Discover chords for more songs to play

After the Fire Is Gone

Loretta Lynn and Conway Twitty

Crazy Little Thing Called Love

Queen

Creep

Radiohead

Country Music Has the Blues

Billy Ray Cyrus, George Jones and Loretta Lynn

Knockin' On Heaven's Door

Bob Dylan

Dust In The Wind

Kansas

You're the Reason (I Don't Sleep at Night)

Loretta Lynn and Conway Twitty

Popular chords globally

Most played chords & tabs across all users

1

Perfect

Ed Sheeran

2

Creep

Radiohead

3

Yellow

Coldplay

4

Boulevard Of Broken Dreams

Green Day

5

Zombie

The Cranberries

6

Wonderwall

Oasis

7

Knockin' On Heaven's Door

Bob Dylan

Recently added

Recently added chords & tabs

Haunted

Luke Bower

Flor hermosa

Los Ramones de Nuevo León

Vamos a la playa

Los João, Juana Diabla

See You Later (Ten Years)

Jenna Raine

Steel Rail Blues

Gordon Lightfoot

1985

Bo Burnham

Feel Good Inc.

Mert Can, LOOP

Frequently asked questions

What is the original key of The Old Rugged Cross?

The original key of The Old Rugged Cross by Loretta Lynn is F major.

What are the main chords for The Old Rugged Cross?

The primary chords used in The Old Rugged Cross are Bb, F, C, Dm, G.

Do I need a capo to play The Old Rugged Cross?

To play in the original key, place your capo on the 3 fret.

Is The Old Rugged Cross beginner-friendly on guitar?

Yes, this version uses open chords like Bb, F, C, Dm, making it a great song for beginner guitarists.

What is the tempo (BPM) of The Old Rugged Cross?

The tempo of The Old Rugged Cross is approximately 87 beats per minute.

How do I transpose the chords for The Old Rugged Cross?

You can easily change the key of The 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.

Can I print the guitar chords for The Old Rugged Cross?

Yes! Click the Print icon to generate a clean, one-page version of the chords and lyrics for The Old Rugged Cross. This is perfect for practicing offline or adding to a physical songbook.

Is there a tuner available for The Old Rugged Cross?

Yes, we have integrated a Mini-Tuner directly on this page. Use it to quickly check your string pitch (Standard Tuning: E A D G B E) before you start playing along with Loretta Lynn.

Can I save The Old Rugged Cross to play later?

Absolutely. Click the Save or Heart icon to add The Old Rugged Cross to your account. You can access all your saved songs under My Library at any time.

Can I access the guitar chords for The Old Rugged Cross for free?

You can view the full chord sheet and lyrics for The Old Rugged Cross by Loretta Lynn on this page for free. We provide high-quality, verified chords to help you start playing immediately.