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The Old Rugged Cross

Alan Jackson

Guitar Chords & Lyrics for The Old Rugged Cross by Alan Jackson in the key of G

Level: Advanced Decade: 2000s Genre: Religious / Spiritual Theme: Spiritual / Faith Mood: Sad / Melancholy View Lyrics Youtube 
Intro
G  D7  G

Verse 1
On A GHill GdimFar AGway Stood An OCld RCdimugged CCross
The D7Emblem Of Suffering And GShame  D​
And IG Love That GdimOld CGross Where The DeCaresCdimt And BCest
For A DWorld Of LoD7st Sinners Was SlGain

Chorus
So I'll DCherish The Old D7Rugged CrGoss
Till My CTrophies At Last I Lay GDown  D​
I Will GCling To The G7Old Rugged CCross Am7​
And ExGchange It Some DDay For A GCrown  D​

Verse 2
To The OGld RGdimugged CGross I Will ECverCdim Be TrCue
Its DShame And D7Reproach Gladly BGear  D​
Then HeG'll Call Me GdimSome GDay To My HCome CdimFar AwaCy
Where His DGlory D7Forever I'll ShGare

Chorus 2
And I'lDl Cherish The OlD7d Rugged GCross
Till My CTrophies At Last I Lay GDown  D​
I Will GCling To The G7Old Rugged CCross Am7​
And ExGchange It Some DDay For A GCrown  D​
I Will GCling To The G7Old Rugged CCross Am7​
And ExGchange It Some DDay For A CCrown    G​
Also available in: C (Original) D E A

FAQ

What are the chords for The Old Rugged Cross?

The chords for The Old Rugged Cross are: G, D7, Gdim, C, Cdim, D, G7, Am7

What is the original key of The Old Rugged Cross?

The original key is C.

What is the difficulty of playing The Old Rugged Cross?

The difficulty level is Advanced.

Can I play The Old Rugged Cross in another key?

Yes. You can transpose the song to any key using the transpose feature.

Can The Old Rugged Cross be played on an acoustic guitar?

Yes. The chords work for both acoustic and electric guitar.

Can I play The Old Rugged Cross on ukulele?

Chord The Old Rugged Cross can be played on guitar or ukulele using their respective chord shapes.

How many chords are used in The Old Rugged Cross?

The Old Rugged Cross uses 8 chords: G, D7, Gdim, C, Cdim, D, G7, Am7

What is the easiest way to play The Old Rugged Cross?

You can use the transpose feature to change the key to one that better matches your vocal range or uses easier chord shapes.

What decade was The Old Rugged Cross released in?

The Old Rugged Cross was released in the 2000s. See more 2000s songs here

Are there easier chord versions for The Old Rugged Cross?

Yes. Tap the Simplify button to switch The Old Rugged Cross to beginner-friendly chords - it drops advanced extensions like maj7, m7, and 9ths without changing the song's key or progression.

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