Other arrangements of The Old Rugged Cross
Pick a learning view.
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 — Easy Piano Notes for Beginners
Learn "The Old Rugged Cross" on piano with easy notes — perfect for absolute beginners. Large color-coded note names show exactly which keys to press. No music reading required. Key of G, 90 BPM.
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About “The Old Rugged Cross”
- Can I play "The Old Rugged Cross" without reading sheet music?
- Yes — Easy Notes mode prints the letter name (C, D, E…) directly on each note in big color-coded labels, so you can match colors to your keyboard without any traditional notation. The whole arrangement of "The Old Rugged Cross" is playable in minutes, even for first-time players.
- What key is "The Old Rugged Cross" by Rev. George Bennard played in?
- The Old Rugged Cross is arranged in the key of G on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
- What's the tempo (BPM) of "The Old Rugged Cross"?
- The arrangement plays at 90 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
- Is "The Old Rugged Cross" easy to play on piano?
- This is an advanced arrangement. We recommend breaking it into sections and using the speed control to drill harder passages.
- Can I download sheet music for "The Old Rugged Cross"?
- Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
- Who composed "The Old Rugged Cross"?
- "The Old Rugged Cross" was originally performed by Rev. George Bennard. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
- What other songs by Rev. George Bennard can I play here?
- Try "The Old Rugged Cross", "The Old Rugged Cross", "The Old Rugged Cross". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
- Can a complete beginner play "The Old Rugged Cross"?
- Absolutely! The Beginner mode shows large color-coded notes with letter names (C, D, E...). Just match the colors to your keyboard — no music reading needed. "The Old Rugged Cross" is simplified for beginners.
- Do I need to read music to play "The Old Rugged Cross"?
- No! Our Beginner mode replaces traditional notation with color-coded letter names. Each note shows exactly which key to press. You can start playing "The Old Rugged Cross" in minutes, even if you've never touched a piano before.
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