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 — Piano Lead Sheet
"The Old Rugged Cross" lead sheet with chords, melody, and lyrics. Play the melody while following chord symbols above. Perfect for sing-along or accompaniment. Key of G, 90 BPM.
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About “The Old Rugged Cross”
- Where are the chord symbols for "The Old Rugged Cross" displayed?
- Lead Sheet shows chord symbols (like Am, G7, C) above the melody line with lyrics below. Every chord change highlights in real time as the song plays, so you can play the melody with the right hand and follow chord shapes with the left. "The Old Rugged Cross" is in G.
- 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.
- Does "The Old Rugged Cross" have chords and lyrics?
- Yes! The Lead Sheet shows the melody with chord symbols (like Am, G, C) and full lyrics. Perfect for singing along or playing with a band. "The Old Rugged Cross" is in the key of G at 90 BPM.
- What chords are in "The Old Rugged Cross"?
- Open the Lead Sheet to see all chord symbols displayed above the melody line. The song is in the key of G, so you'll find chords common to that key. Each chord highlights in real time as the song plays.
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