A                      D
1. On a hill far away stood an old rugged cross
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   The emblem of suffering and shame 
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   And I love that old cross where the dearest and best
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   For a world of lost sinners was slain

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R: And I'll cherish the old rugged cross
            D           E          A
   until my trophies at last I lay down
                                  D
   I will cling to the old rugged cross
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   And exchange it some day for a crown

2. To the old rugged cross I will ever be true
   Its shame and reproach gladly bear
   Then He'll call me some day to my home far away
   Where His glory forever I'll share

R: And I`ll...
                               D
I will cling to the old rugged cross
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And exchange it some day for a crown