The Old Rugged Cross Chords
by Brad Paisley
The Old Rugged Cross by Brad Paisley is a beginner-friendly guitar song played in the key of G. It uses the chords G, C, D7 and D. Use the transpose and diagram tools on this page to change the key, see each shape, or simplify the chords.
The Old Rugged Cross (Part II version)
This is the version of the song on his album, Part II.
*CAPO TWO*
G C
On a hill far away stood an old rugged cross
D7 G
The emblem of suffering and shame
C
And I love that old cross where the dearest and best
D7 G
For a world of lost sinners was slain
D D7 G
And I’ll cherish the old rugged cross
C G
Until my trophies at last I lay down
C
I will cling to the old rugged cross
G D7 G
And exchange it someday for a crown
G C
To the old rugged cross I will ever be true,
D7 G
Its shame and reproach gladly bear
C
And they'll call me someday to my home far away
D7 G
Where His glory forever I’ll share.
repeat full chorus once
C
I will cling to the old rugged cross
G D7 G
And exchange it someday for a crown.