On a (Cdim)hill far a (C)way stood an (Fdim)old rug ged (F)cross, the (G7)em blem of suf f’ring and (C)shame.
And I (Cdim)love that old (C)cross where the (Fdim)dear est and (F)best for a (G7)world of lost sin ners was (C)slain.
So I’ll (G7)cher ish the old rug ged (C)cross,
till my (F)tro phies at (F#dim7)last I lay (G7)down.
I will (C)cling to (C)the (A7)old rug ged (Dm)cross,
(Fm)and ex (C)change it some (G7)day for a (Ebdim7)crown.
To the (Cdim)old rug ged (C)cross I will (Fdim)ev er be (F)true, its (G7)shame and re proach glad ly (C)bear.
Then He’ll (Cdim)call me some (C)day to my (Fdim)home far a (F)way, where this (G7)glo ry for ev er I’ll (C)share.
So I’ll (G7)cher ish the old rug ged (C)cross,
till my (F)tro phies at (F#dim7)last I lay (G7)down.
I will (C)cling to (C)the (A7)old rug ged (Dm)cross,
(Fm)and ex (C)change it some (G7)day for a (Ebdim7)crown.
To the crown.
The Old Rugged Cross by Rev. George Bennard
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Easy piano arrangement in the key of C at 108 BPM. Difficulty: easy. Color-coded notes — no sheet-reading skill required.
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- What key is "The Old Rugged Cross" in?
- "The Old Rugged Cross" by Rev. George Bennard is in the key of C with a tempo of 108 BPM. Difficulty: easy.
- Is "The Old Rugged Cross" easy to play on piano?
- Yes — this arrangement is rated easy, meaning it uses simple chord patterns and a manageable tempo. Most beginners can play through it in 1-3 practice sessions using our color-coded notes.
- 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.
- How long does it take to learn "The Old Rugged Cross" on piano?
- 1–3 short practice sessions for the basics; 2–3 weeks to perform confidently with both hands.
- 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 available in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.