Near The Cross Chords
by Hymnal
Near The Cross by Hymnal is a beginner-friendly guitar song played in the key of D. It uses the chords D, G, E7 and A7. Use the transpose and diagram tools on this page to change the key, see each shape, or simplify the chords.
verse 1:
D G
Jesus, keep me near the cross
D E7 A7
There a precious foun-tain
D G
Free to all, a healing stream
D A7 D
Flows from Calv'ry's moun-tain
Refrain:
D G
In the cross, in the cross
D E7 A7
Be my glory e - ver
D G
â??Til my ransomed soul shall find
D A7 D
Rest beyond the ri - ver
verse 2:
D G
Near the cross, a trembling soul
D E7 A7
Love and mercy found me
D G
There the Bright and Morning Star
D A7 D
Shed His beams around me
Repeat Refrain
verse 3:
D G
Near the cross, O Lamb of God
D E7 A7
Bring its scenes before me
D G
Help me walk from day to day
D A7 D
With its shadow o'er me
Repeat Refrain
verse 4:
D G
Near the cross, I'll watch and wait
D E7 A7
Hoping, trusting e - ver
D G
â??Til I reach the golden strand
D A7 D
Just beyond the ri - ver
Repeat Refrain