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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 — Easy Piano Notes for Beginners
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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 C, 108 BPM.
Tip: Start at 50% speed to get comfortable with the fingering, then work your way up to full tempo.
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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 C 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 108 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
- Is "The Old Rugged Cross" easy to play on piano?
- Yes — this is one of our beginner-friendly arrangements with simplified chords and color-coded notes.
- 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 perfect for first-time players.
- 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.