I Will Trade the Old Cross for a Crown Lyrics & Chords

By Johnson Oatman Jr. and John M. Henson

(D)I shall not bear the (A)cross through yon (D)city

When the (G)burdens of life are laid (D)down.

When I knock on the (A)portals of (D)Heaven

I will (G)trade the old (A)cross for a (D)crown.



Chorus

(D)Yes, I’ll trade the old (A)cross for a (D)crown,

When the (A)burdens of (E)life are laid (A)down.

When the (D)pearly gates for (F#)me shall swing (G)open,

(D)I will (G)trade the old (A)cross for a (D)crown.



Tho’ the cross oftentimes has been heavy,

And oft fortune on me seems to frown,

But how happy I’ll be over yonder

When I trade the old cross for a crown.



Oft, my bark has been tossed on life’s billows,

And each wave tries my vessel to drown.

But no storm cloud can harm me forever

When I trade the old cross for a crown.



Ev’ry cross that I bear for my Savior

Will at last, when He calls, be laid down,

And my sorrows will all be forgotten

When I trade the old cross for a crown.



    

Easy chords for beginners. These lyrics are the property of the respective artist, authors and labels, they are intended solely for educational purposes and private study only. The chords and strumming pattern are my interpretation and their accuracy is not guaranteed.