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They Hung Him On A Cross

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EThey hung him on a cross
EThey hung him on a cross
EThey hung him on a cross
For Bme
EOne day when I was lost
AThey hung him on a cross
They Ehung him on a crBoss for Eme
They whooped him up the hill
They whooped him up the hill
They whooped him up the hill
For me
One day when I was lost
They hung him on a cross
They whooped him up the hill for me
He never said among them word
They never said among them word
They never said among them word
For me
One day when I was lost
They hung him on a cross
They hung him on a cross
For me
They bit him in the side
They bit him in the side
They bit him in the side
For me
One day when I was lost
They hung him on a cross
They hung him on a cross for me
He hung his head and died
He hung his head and died
He hung his head and died
For me
One day when I was lost
They hung him on a cross
They hung him on a cross
For me

All chords in this song (3)

The story behind the song

Nirvana was an American rock band that emerged from the Seattle grunge scene in the late 1980s, known for their fusion of pop melodies with noise and a punk aesthetic. Founded by Kurt Cobain and Krist Novoselic, the band often explored themes of abjection and social commentary in their music. This particular song, appearing on the release "With the Lights Out," carries a title that immediately evokes a powerful, somber narrative. It plays like a raw, stark reflection on sacrifice and consequence.

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They Hung Him On A Cross

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Chords in this song · guitar

They hung him on a cross

For me

One day when I was lost

They hung him on a cross

E B E

They hung him on a cross for me

They whooped him up the hill

For me

One day when I was lost

They hung him on a cross

They whooped him up the hill for me

He never said among them word

They never said among them word

For me

One day when I was lost

They hung him on a cross

For me

They bit him in the side

For me

One day when I was lost

They hung him on a cross

They hung him on a cross for me

He hung his head and died

For me

One day when I was lost

They hung him on a cross

For me

About They Hung Him On A Cross Chords by Nirvana

Learn how to play They Hung Him On A Cross by Nirvana with free guitar chords, lyrics, and interactive chord diagrams. Search for “They Hung Him On A Cross chords”, “They Hung Him On A Cross guitar chords”, or “Nirvana They Hung Him On A Cross chords” and you will find this page — transpose to any key, tap chords for diagrams, and use auto-scroll while you play. Perfect for beginners looking for easy They Hung Him On A Cross chords and for experienced players who want accurate They Hung Him On A Cross lyrics and chords in one place. Common chords in this song include E, B, A.

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