Learn to play "The Old Rugged Cross" on your ukulele with our detailed chord guide and lyrics. This page provides everything you need to play this song on the ukulele, including lyrics integrated with chords, chord diagrams, and a key transposer to match your vocal range.
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This section will guide you through each part of the song, providing the ukulele chords placed directly above the lyrics for easy playing. Whether you are a beginner or an experienced player, these elements will help you perform "The Old Rugged Cross" smoothly on your ukulele.
F A# On a hill far away stood an old rugged cross, C A# F the emblem of suffering and shame. F A# And I love that old cross where the dearest and best C A# F for a world of lost sinners was slain. Chorus: C A# F So, I'll cherish the old rugged cross A# F 'til my trophies at last I lay down. F F7 A# Gm I will cling to the old rugged cross F C F and exchange it some day for a crown. In the old rugged cross, stained with blood so divine A wondrous beauty I see; For ’twas on that old cross Jesus suffered and died To pardon and sanctify me Chorus: So I’ll cherish the old rugged cross Till my trophies at last I lay down; I will cling to the old rugged cross And exchange it some day for a crown Ooh, yeah Yes, I’ll cherish the old rugged cross Till my trophies at last I lay down; I will cling to the old rugged cross And exchange it some day for a crown I will cling to the old rugged cross And exchange it some day for a crown Ooh, ooh | TransposeReset Font sizeReset Ukulele Chord DiagramsA# C F F7 Gm Here you can see detailed diagrams for each ukulele chord used in the song. Utilize our key transposer to adjust the chords to a key that better fits your singing range. Simply select the desired key, and the chords throughout this page will update automatically, ensuring you can play and sing comfortably. |
If you are also interested in learning how to play "The Old Rugged Cross" on the guitar, check out the chords on our sister site: Guitar Chords for "The Old Rugged Cross" by Carrie Underwood.