Cry From The Cross
The Stanley Brothers
Key of G · Chords: I IV V
Open in Bluegrass Book: transpose, play alongVerse 1
G C G One morning in Jerusalem about the break of dawn D7 A great trial was in session they tried my blessed Lord G C G They scorned Him and they mocked Him they made Him carry the cross D7 G On top of Calvary Mountain they crucified my Lord
Verse 2
C G Oh He cried (Jesus cried) from the cross D7 Forgive them blessed Father He died upon the cross C G Oh He cried (Jesus cried) from the cross D7 G The Son of God was dying to save the world from loss
Verse 3
C G St. Peter he denied Him at that awful trial that night D7 He said he never knew Him it was an awful sight G C G He looked upon St. Peter with eyes of perfect love D7 G St. Peter's heart was broken he prayed to God above
Verse 2
C G Oh He cried (Jesus cried) from the cross D7 Forgive them blessed Father He died upon the cross C G Oh He cried (Jesus cried) from the cross D7 G The Son of God was dying to save the world from loss
Verse 4
C G Crying Father it is finished and He bowed His head and died D7 The world was left in darkness the graves were opened wide G C G An earthquake shook Jerusalem the dead walked into town D7 G The multitudes were frightened God's wrath came pouring down
Verse 2
C G Oh He cried (Jesus cried) from the cross D7 Forgive them blessed Father He died upon the cross C G Oh He cried (Jesus cried) from the cross D7 G The Son of God was dying to save the world from loss