[Verse 1] G C On a hill far away, stood an old rugged cross D C G The emblem of suffering and shame G C And I love that old cross where the dearest and best D7 C G For a world of lost sinners was slain [Chorus] D7 G And I'll cherish the old rugged cross C G until my trophies at last I lay down G C I will cling to the old rugged cross G/D D7 G And exchange it some day for a crown [Verse 2] G C In the old rugged cross, stained with blood so divine D7 C G A wonderous beauty I see G C For t'was on that old cross Jesus suffered and died D7 C G To pardon and sanctify me [Verse 3] G C To the old rugged cross I will ever be true D7 C G Its shame and reproach gladly bear G C Then He'll call me some day to my home far away D7 C G Where His glory forever I'll share