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Cry From The Cross - Ralph Stanley Chords

Chords: C, F, G

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Genre: blues, country, gospel


[Verse]
C F C
One morning in Jerusalem about the break of dawn
G
A great trial was in session, they tried our blessed Lord
C F C
They scorned Him and they mocked Him, they made Him carry the cross
G C
On top of Calvary mountain, they crucified my Lord

[Chorus]
F C
Oh the cry (Jesus cried) from the cross
G
Forgive him blessed father, he died upon the cross
F C
Oh the cry (Jesus cried) from the cross
G C
The son of God was dying, to save the world from loss

[Verse]
F C
Saint Peter he denied him at that awful trial at night
G
He said he never knew him, it was an awful sight
C F C
He looked upon Saint Peter with eyes of perfect love
G C
Saint Peter’s heart was broken, he prayed to God above

[Chorus]
F C
Oh the cry (Jesus cried) from the cross
G
Forgive him blessed father, he died upon the cross
F C
Oh the cry (Jesus cried) from the cross
G C
The son of God was dying, to save the world from loss

[Verse]
F C
Crying Father it is finished then He bowed His head and died
G
The world was left in darkness, the graves were open wide
C F C
An earthquake shook Jerusalem the dead walked into town
G C
The multitudes were frightened, God’s wrath came pouring down

[Chorus]
F C
Oh the cry (Jesus cried) from the cross
G
Forgive him blessed father, he died upon the cross
F C
Oh the cry (Jesus cried) from the cross
G C
The son of God was dying, to save the world from loss

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