The Old Cross Road

Ricky Skaggs

Written by Bill Monroe

Key of G · Chords: I V

Verse 1

G
O my brother take this warning
              D7              G
Don't let old Satan hold your hand

Verse 2

You'll be lost in sin forever
             D7                 G
You'll never reach the Promised Land

Verse 3

The old cross road now is waiting
              D7        G
Which one are you gonna take

Verse 4

One leads down to destruction
          D7            G
The other to the Pearly Gate

Verse 5

One road leads up to Heaven
                   D7   G
The other one goes down below

Verse 6

Jesus our Savior will protect you
                D7               G
He'll guide you by the old cross road

Verse 2

You'll be lost in sin forever
             D7                 G
You'll never reach the Promised Land

Verse 7

Soon your life will be over
                        D7  G
You'll have to face the old crossroads

Verse 8

Will you be ready then my brother
            D7                 G
To shun the one that goes down below

Verse 2

You'll be lost in sin forever
             D7                 G
You'll never reach the Promised Land