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The Cross

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[Intro] 
E  Asus2
[Riff]
   E
e|------------|-------------|
B|------------|-------------|
G|---1-2--4-6-|-7--6--4--2--|
D|------------|-------------|
A|------------|-------------|
E|------------|-------------|
[Verse 1]
E          Asus2
Black day, stormy night
E        Asus2
No love, no hope in sight
E          Asus2
Don't cry, He is coming
E         Asus2          E          Asus2
Don't die without knowing the cross
[Riff]
[Verse 2]
E       Asus2
Ghettos to the left of us
E       Asus2
Flowers to the right
E           Asus2
There'll be bread for all of us
E     Asus2        E         Asus2
If we can just bear the cross
[Riff]
[Verse 3]
E          Asus2
Sweet song of salvation
E          Asus2
A pregnant mother sings
E         Asus2
She lives in starvation
E            Asus2            E       Asus2
Her children need all that she brings
[Riff]
[Verse 4]
E       Asus2
We all have our problems
E         Asus2
Some big, some are small
E        Asus2
Soon all of our problems
E        Asus2  E          Asus2
Will be taken by the cross
[Riff]
[Verse 5]
E          Asus2
Black day, stormy night
E        Asus2
No love, no hope in sight
E          Asus2
Don't cry for He is coming
E          Asus2         E           Asus2
Don't die without knowing the cross, no
[Riff]
[Verse 6]
E       Asus2
Ghettos to the left of us
E       Asus2
Flowers to the right
E           Asus2
There'll be bread for all, y'all
E     Asus2              E           Asus2
If we can just, just bear the cross, yeah
[Riff]
[Verse 7]
E      Asus2
We all have our problems
E            Asus2
Some are big, some are small
E        Asus2
Soon all of our problems, y'all
E       Asus2   E           Asus2
Will be taken by the cross, no
[Outro]
E         Asus2
The cross
E         Asus2
The cross

The Cross chords and lyrics

Free chords for The Cross by Prince. Scroll the interactive sheet above or read the chord names inline below.

[Intro] 
E  Asus2 
[Verse 1]
[Riff]
[Verse 2]
[Riff]
[Verse 3]
[Riff]
[Verse 4]
[Riff]
[Verse 5]
[Riff]
[Verse 6]
[Riff]
[Verse 7]
[Outro]

The Cross Chords by Prince

Learn how to play The Cross by Prince with free guitar chords, lyrics, and interactive chord diagrams. Search for “The Cross chords”, “The Cross guitar chords”, or “Prince The 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 The Cross chords and for experienced players who want accurate The Cross lyrics and chords in one place. Common chords in this song include E, Asus2, B, G, D, A.

Frequently asked questions about The Cross

How do I play "The Cross" by Prince on guitar?

Open the free chords for "The Cross" by Prince on Free Chord Book. Tap any chord to see its diagram, use transpose to change the key, and turn on auto-scroll to play hands-free.

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Can I transpose "The Cross" to a different key?

Yes. Use the transpose buttons on the song page to shift "The Cross" up or down by half-steps so it matches your vocal range or capo position.

Can I see chord diagrams for "The Cross"?

Yes. Tap any chord in "The Cross" to instantly see an interactive guitar chord diagram with alternate fingerings.

Is "The Cross" easy to play on guitar?

Many players learn "The Cross" by Prince with our free chords. Use transpose and chord diagrams to simplify tricky shapes, and browse related songs by Prince below.

What key is "The Cross" in?

The chords for "The Cross" show the original chord names (including E, Asus2, B, G, D, A). Use transpose to move the song into any key that fits your voice or capo.