Intro: GADDAGVerse 1: To some its just an emblem, a formality;
EmAD
It's a symbol that's been used so frequently
GA
Many blaspheme and despise.
DG
Though its ancient it abides.
EmGAA shrine to death that stands for life to me.
GADChorus: There was a cross made for the Son of God at Calvary.
GAD
Two pieces of rough timber on a hill.
GA
Through His hands and through His feet,
DG
He took the nails for you and me.
EmGA
Angels watched as He died for the lost.
GAD
Though He could have walked away He chose the cross.
DAGVerse 2: You see why this old emblem is so dear to me.
EmAD
It stood for suffering, yet it brought us peace.
GADG
It bridged the gap for man, offered cleansing for our sins;
EmGA
An icon that reminds us that we're free.(Repeat Chorus)
EmGDBridge: God forbid that I should ever let my memory fade
EmD
But forever keep the cross in view
GAB
For that's where I was saved, I was saved
ABEChorus: There was a cross made for the Son of God at Calvary.
ABE
Two pieces of rough timber on a hill.
AB
Through His hands and through His feet,
EA
He took the nails for you and me.
F#mAB
Angels watched as He died for the lost.
ABE
Though He could have walked away He chose the cross.
ABAE
Though He could have walked away He chose the cross.
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