What key is "The Old Rugged Cross" in?

"The Old Rugged Cross" by Rev. George Bennard is in the key of G with a tempo of 90 BPM. Difficulty: very_easy.

Is "The Old Rugged Cross" easy to play on piano?

This arrangement is rated very_easy. It requires comfort with chord shapes and basic hand independence. Expect 1-2 weeks of regular practice for a confident performance.

Can I play "The Old Rugged Cross" without reading sheet music?

Yes. Our player offers a falling-notes mode (Synthesia-style) and a beginner mode with color-coded keys — both let you play along without reading traditional notation.

Lyrics

On a hill

far a way

stood an old

rug ged cross,

The a em blem of suf f’ring and shame;

And I love

that old cross

where the dear

est and best

For a world of lost sin ners was slain.

So I’ll cher ish the old rug ged cross,

Till my tro phies at last I lay down;

I will cling

to the old rug ged cross,

And ex change it one day for a crown.

O that old

rug ged cross,

so de spised

by the world,

Has a won drous at trac tion for me;

For the dear

Lamb of God

left His glo

ry a bove

To a bear it to dark Cal va ry.

I’ll cher ish the old rug ged cross,

Till my tro phies at last I lay down;

I will cling

to the old rug ged cross,

And ex change it one day for a crown.

O that crown.

The Old Rugged Cross by Rev. George Bennard

Easy piano arrangement in the key of G at 90 BPM. Difficulty: very_easy. Color-coded notes — no sheet-reading skill required.

About “The Old Rugged Cross”

What key is "The Old Rugged Cross" in?: "The Old Rugged Cross" by Rev. George Bennard is in the key of G with a tempo of 90 BPM. Difficulty: very_easy.
Is "The Old Rugged Cross" easy to play on piano?: This arrangement is rated very_easy. It requires comfort with chord shapes and basic hand independence. Expect 1-2 weeks of regular practice for a confident performance.
Can I play "The Old Rugged Cross" without reading sheet music?: Yes. Our player offers a falling-notes mode (Synthesia-style) and a beginner mode with color-coded keys — both let you play along without reading traditional notation.

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