(Verse) G G C On a hill far away stood an old rugged cross, D D G The emblem of suffering and shame, G G C C And I love that old cross where the dearest and best D D G For a world of lost sinners was slain. (Chorus) D D G So I'll cherish the old rugged cross, C C G Till my trophies at last I lay down, C G7 C I will cling to the old rugged cross, C D G C And exchange it some day for a crown. (Verse) G G C C To the old rugged cross I will ever be true, D D G It's shame and reproach gladly bear, G G C C Then he'll call me some day to my home far away, D D G Where his glory forever I'll share. (Chorus) D D G And I'll cherish the old rugged cross C C G Till my trophies at last I lay down; G G7 C I will cling to the old rugged cross G D G And exchange it some day for a crown G7 C I will cling to the old rugged cross G D C G And exchange it some day for a crown