The Cross,
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Intro:
a------2-4-5---
e--4-5---------
E A E A
E A
Black day, stormy night
No love, no hope in sight
Don't cry, He is coming
Don't die without knowing The Cross
Ghettos 2 the left of us
Flowers 2 the right
There'll be bread 4 all of us
If we can just bear The Cross
Sweet song of salvation
A pregnant mother sings
She lives in starvation
Her children need all that she brings
We all have our problems
Some BIG, some are small
Soon all of our problems
Will be taken by the Cross
a------2-4--5--4--2--0-----
e--4-5------------------0--
(repeat entire)
Sounds good with just one acoustic guitar- play the first time through
fairly softly. On the second go 'round, hammer the chords, maybe
sing an octave higher and with PASSION! Of course, if you're
lucky enough to be in a real band, then you can do it right...
-Jason Orrill (aka Jaska)
JORRILL@UCS.INDIANA.EDU
How to play The Cross,
Use the controls above to change the key and text size. Follow the highlighted chords while listening, then practice each section slowly before playing at the original tempo.
What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is E. You can transpose without leaving the page.
Can I play it on guitar or keyboard?
Yes. The chord progression works on acoustic guitar, electric guitar and keyboard. Adapt the voicings to your instrument and level.