Near The Cross Chords
by Fanny Crosby
Near The Cross by Fanny Crosby is a more advanced guitar song played in the key of D. It uses the chords D, D/F#, Gsus2, A6sus4, A7 and F#. Use the transpose and diagram tools on this page to change the key, see each shape, or simplify the chords.
verse 1:
D D/F# Gsus2
Jesus, keep me near the cross
D A6sus4 A7
There a precious fountain
D D/F# Gsus2
Free to all, a healing stream
A6sus4 A7 D
Flows from Calvary?s mountain
D Gsus2
In the cross, in the cross
D A6sus4 A7
Be my glory ever
D F# Gsus2
Till my raptured soul shall find
A6sus4 A7 D
Rest beyond the river
verse 2:
D D/F# Gsus2
Near the cross! O Lamb of God
D A6sus4 A7
Bring its scenes before me
D D/F# Gsus2
Help me walk from day to day
A6sus4 A7 D
With its shadows o'er me
(REPEAT Chorus)
verse 3:
D D/F# Gsus2
Near the cross I'll watch and wait
D A6sus4 A7
Hoping, trusting ever
D D/F# Gsus2
Till I reach the golden strand
A6sus4 A7 D
Just beyond the river
(REPEAT Chorus)