Johnny Cash — The Old Rugged Cross

[Verse 1] On a hill far away stood an old rugged cross The emblem of suffering and shame And I love that old cross where the dearest and best For a world of lost sinners was slain [Chorus] So I'll cherish the old rugged cross (Rugged cross) Until my trophies at last I lay down I will cling to the old rugged cross (Rugged cross) And exchange it some day for a crown [Verse 2] To the old rugged cross I will ever be true Its shame and reproach gladly bear Then He'll call me some day to my home far away Where His glory forever I'll share [Chorus] So I'll cherish the old rugged cross (Rugged cross) Until my trophies at last I lay down I will cling to the old rugged cross (Rugged cross) And exchange it some day for a crown And exchange it some day for a crown