70 Easy Christian Worship Songs: Guitar Chords

Here are 70 easy Christian worship songs to play on guitar, each with a link to its chords and a note on the capo.

I picked songs that churches sing today, from new ones like Way Maker and Goodness Of God to old hymns like Amazing Grace. Most of them need four or five chords, and about two out of three use open chords only, such as G, C, D and Em. Where the record is in a harder key, the chart adds a capo, so you keep the easy shapes and still match the recording.

Start with the songs built on G, C, D and Em, then move on to ones with a barre chord like F or Bm. If a chart uses a capo, put it on before you start, or the chords won’t match the recording.

What A Beautiful Name – Hillsong Worship

What A Beautiful Name is a song Hillsong Worship recorded for their 2016 album Let There Be Light. It won the Grammy Award for Best Contemporary Christian Music Performance/Song, and Billboard named Hillsong Worship its Top Christian Artist of 2017.

It’s set in common time and has a slow tempo, which helps a beginner with the chord changes. The linked chart uses C, G, F and Am, with a capo on the 2nd fret.

What A Beautiful Name Guitar Chords 

Way Maker – Sinach

Sinach, a Nigerian singer, wrote and released Way Maker in 2015, and it’s on her live album Way Maker (Live). Leeland and Bethel Music artists are among the many who covered it. In June 2020 it reached No. 1 on the CCLI Top 100, the chart that counts how often churches use a song.

It’s set in common time and needs four easy chords, F, C, G and Am, with a basic strumming pattern of downstrokes only. F may be a bit harder for a newer player, but it comes with practice.

Way Maker Guitar Chords 

Reckless Love – Cory Asbury

Reckless Love came out in 2017 as the title single of Cory Asbury’s album Reckless Love, and a Spanish version appeared on Bethel Music en Español in 2019. Billboard ranked it the biggest Christian song of 2018 and the fourth biggest of the 2010s.

It’s set in common time at a slow to moderate tempo, with a down up down up strumming pattern. The linked chart uses Em, D, C and G with the guitar tuned down a half step.

Reckless Love Guitar Chords 

No Longer Slaves – Bethel Music

It’s a 2015 song by Bethel Music featuring Jonathan David and Melissa Helser, from their live album We Will Not Be Shaken. It won Worship Song of the Year at the 2016 GMA Dove Awards.

No Longer Slaves is in the key of G major and requires G, C, Em, D, and Bm. These chords are played along with a basic strumming pattern consisting of downstrokes only. Put a capo on the 3rd fret for a better feel. 

No Longer Slaves Guitar Chords 

Break Every Chain – Jesus Culture 

Released in 2011 by Jesus Culture. They actually recorded a cover version – the song was originally written and performed by Will Reagan and the United Pursuit Band in 2009. Also, Tasha Cobbs recorded her cover version and won a Grammy. 

Break Every Chain is one of the easiest worship songs to play, as it includes only basic and open chords – Em, C, G, and D. You can put a capo on the 2nd fret. 

Break Every Chain Guitar Chords 

O Come To The Altar – Elevation Worship

O Come To The Altar is on Elevation Worship’s 2016 live album Here As In Heaven, and it came out as a single in 2017. It was No. 2 on the Billboard Christian Songs chart and stayed there for sixteen weeks. Chris Brown, Wade Joye, Mack Brock and Steven Furtick wrote it.

It’s easy to play and memorize: you only need four chords, C, F, Am and Dm, with a capo on the 3rd fret. Three of them are open chords, while F is a barre chord, so give that one a little more time.

O Come To The Altar Guitar Chords 

10,000 Reasons (Bless The Lord) – Matt Redman

It’s a song from Matt Redman’s album called 10,000 Reasons, released in 2011. The song won two Grammy Awards and was first on the Billboard charts. Redman published a book called 10,000 Reasons: Stories Of Faith, Hope, And Thankfulness Inspired By The Worship Anthem. 

The song talks about 10,000 reasons to praise God, and the inspiration came from Psalm 103. It’s in 4/4 time and needs four basic chords: C, G, D and Em.

10.000 Reasons (Bless The Lord) Guitar Chords 

The Anthem – Planetshakers

The Anthem is a Planetshakers song, written by Joth Hunt, Henry Seeley and Liz Webber and released as a single in December 2012. It’s also on their 2013 album Limitless. A lot of people know it by its chorus line, You Have Won The Victory.

It’s a favorite with beginners because the chords are easy to remember. The linked chart uses G, Am, F and Dm with a capo on the 1st fret.

The Anthem Guitar Chords

How Great Is Our God – Chris Tomlin

It’s a song written by Chris Tomlin, Jesse Reeves and Ed Cash, and Tomlin recorded it in 2004. It reached No. 1 on the Billboard Hot Christian Songs chart, and in 2014 it was fifth on CCLI’s list of the top 25 worship songs. In 2012, Tomlin performed a new version called How Great Is Our God: World Edition.

It’s one of the easiest songs to learn and play, and it includes basic chords G, Em, C, and D. Put a capo on the 6th fret to sound similar to the recorded version. 

How Great Is Our God Guitar Chords 

Cornerstone – Hillsong Worship

Cornerstone is a song recorded by Hillsong Worship – an Australian worship group. It was released in 2012 as part of their studio album called Cornerstone. The song was a remake of the Edward Mote’s My Hope Is Built On Nothing Less song parts. 

It’s popular with guitarists, especially beginners. The linked chart uses C, F, G and Am with no capo. If you struggle with the F to C changes, slow down a bit to give yourself more time.

Cornerstone Guitar Chords 

Here I Am To Worship – Chris Tomlin

Here I Am To Worship was recorded by Chris Tomlin in 2002. It’s a cover version of Tim Hughes’ song. He included it on his 2001 album called Here I Am To Worship. The inspiration came after reading the second chapter of the Epistle To The Philippians in the Bible. 

It’s set in a slow tempo, and it’s one of the most popular worship ballads. It’s in the 4/4 time signature. Chords needed for the song are G, D, Am, C, and Em. 

Here I Am To Worship Guitar Chords 

Amazing Grace – John Newton

Amazing Grace is a song published in 1779 and written by John Newton in 1772. He wrote the hymn from personal experience and included a universal message – forgiveness and redemption are possible regardless of sins. 

It’s been used in music lessons for years because it’s so simple. The linked chart is an easy G, C and D progression with a capo on the 1st fret.

Amazing Grace Guitar Chords 

Mighty To Save – Hillsong Worship

It’s a contemporary worship song by Hillsong Worship from their 2006 album Mighty To Save. The song talks about the might of Jesus as a mover of mountains, and it won Worship Song of the Year at the GMA Dove Awards in 2009.

It’s a song for an absolute beginner, with C, G, Em and D and an easy strumming pattern. The tempo is slow, so you have time to change chords.

Mighty To Save Guitar Chords 

Yahweh – Elevation Worship 

Yahweh is a song from Elevation Worship’s 2016 live album Here As In Heaven, the same record as O Come To The Altar.

If you want to play it, you only need four chords: G, D, Bm and A, with no capo.

Yahweh Guitar Chords 

Amazing Love – Phillips, Craig & Dean

Amazing Love, also known as You Are My King, is a worship song written by Billy James Foote. It was first released by Phillips, Craig, and Dean on their 2001 album Let My Words Be Few. After that, many artists decided to record their cover versions. 

It’s perfect for absolute beginners as it includes only three basic chords – D, G, and A. Transitions between chords are easy, and you’ll learn the song quickly. Use a capo on the 1st fret. 

Amazing Love Guitar Chords 

Jesus Loves Me – Anna Bartlett Warner

Jesus Loves Me is a Christian hymn written by Anna Bartlett Warner, and it first appeared in her older sister’s novel Say And Seal. William Batchelder Bradbury added the tune and the chorus in 1862. It became one of the most popular Christian songs, especially among children.

It’s set in common time and includes an easy G-C-D chord progression. Play these chords along with downstrokes and enjoy. 

Jesus Loves Me Guitar Chords 

What A Friend We Have In Jesus – Joseph M. Scriven

What A Friend We Have In Jesus was originally written as a poem by Joseph M. Scriven in 1855. Later, the music was added by Charles Crozat Converse in 1868. The song has many versions, including ones recorded by Washington Phillips, Bill Monroe, and Aretha Franklin. 

It’s a calm, peaceful song, and it’s easy to play, with four basic chords, G, C, D and Am, and a capo on the 3rd fret.

What A Friend We Have In Jesus Guitar Chords 

Holy Spirit – Francesca Battistelli

Bryan and Katie Torwalt wrote Holy Spirit and released it first in 2011. Francesca Battistelli’s version is on the 2014 edition of her album If We’re Honest, and it won the 2016 Grammy for Best Contemporary Christian Music Performance/Song. It’s a call for the Holy Spirit to bring His presence close.

It’s such an emotionally powerful song, and it’s one of the easiest songs to perform. With only D, G, and Em, you can bring the song’s beautiful sound to your family home during holidays. 

Holy Spirit Guitar Chords 

Whom Shall I Fear (God Of Angel Armies) – Chris Tomlin

Chris Tomlin wrote this song with Ed Cash and Scott Cash. It came out as a single in November 2012, and it’s on his album Burning Lights, released in January 2013.

You don’t need to be an advanced player for this one. The linked chart uses G, D, Em and C with a capo on the 5th fret.

Whom Shall I Fear Guitar Chords 

Stronger – Hillsong Worship

Stronger is a song written by Ben Fielding and Reuben Morgan, and it’s on Hillsong Worship’s 2008 live album This Is Our God. It says the Lord is stronger than our sins and storms, and it reminds you of God’s love and faithfulness.

People often sing and play it in the church. It’s perfect for absolute beginners as it includes only basic chords – C, D, G, and Em. 

Stronger Guitar Chords 

Jesus At The Center – Israel Houghton

Israel Houghton recorded this song with his band New Breed. It came out new on Decade, his 2012 best of collection, and again on the live album Jesus At The Center: Live, recorded at Lakewood Church.

It’s in a slow tempo which gives a guitarist more time for changing chords. Play an easy G-Am-C-D-Em chord progression and enjoy this beautiful song.

Jesus At The Center Guitar Chords 

Leaning On The Everlasting Arms – Anthony J. Showalter

It’s a hymn published in 1887, written by Elisha Hoffman and Anthony J. Showalter, and the music was composed by Showalter. He said his inspiration came while writing some consolation letters. Many artists recorded their cover versions, and the song became popular worldwide. It has also been used in some movies, such as The Human Comedy and The Night Of The Hunter.  

Even if you are not an advanced player, it’s very easy to learn. The linked chart is a G, C and D progression with a capo on the 1st fret, and that’s it.

Leaning On The Everlasting Arms Guitar Chords 

He Knows My Name – Francesca Battistelli 

He Knows My Name is a song by Francesca Battistelli from her 2014 album If We’re Honest. She sings about not needing fame, because she is already known and loved in the eyes of God.

It won many hearts because it makes everyone feel special and not lonely. Play D, Bm, A, and G with a capo on the 4th fret and enjoy this masterpiece.

He Knows My Name Guitar Chords 

Draw Me Close – Michael W. Smith 

Michael W. Smith released Draw Me Close in 2001 on his album Worship. Kelly Carpenter, a worship leader and songwriter, wrote it in 1994, and many artists have recorded it since.

It’s a song of affection and love for God. The linked chart uses A, D, E and F#m, plus a few passing chords such as Dmaj7 and Bm7.

Draw Me Close Guitar Chords 

The Blessing – Kari Jobe, Cody Carnes & Elevation Worship

The Blessing came out in March 2020 as the lead single from Elevation Worship’s live album Graves Into Gardens. It peaked at No. 2 on the US Hot Christian Songs chart, won two Dove Awards and got a Grammy nomination.

It’s in common time with a slow tempo, and the linked chart has only four chords: G, Cadd9, D and Em, with a capo on the 4th fret.

The Blessing Guitar Chords 

How Firm A Foundation – Traditional

It’s a Christian hymn published in 1787 by John Rippon in a book called Rippon’s Selection. Later, the song was included in the first book of Christian hymns, published by the Mormon Church. It has been played at the funerals of some US politicians. 

It’s an uplifting hymn, and the linked chart has four easy chords, G, C, Em and D, with no capo needed.

How Firm A Foundation Guitar Chords 

To Worship You I Live – Israel & New Breed

Israel and Meleasa Houghton wrote this song, and it first came out as To Worship You I Live (Away) on Israel & New Breed’s 2005 live album Alive In South Africa. It’s about living every moment as a sacrifice of praise. The chart I link to is filed under Matt Gilman, a worship leader who also sings it.

You’ll need a standard guitar tuning for this song and five chords that are easy to learn and play – F, C, G, Am, and Em. 

To Worship You I Live Guitar Chords 

Alpha And Omega – Israel & New Breed

Alpha And Omega is a song Israel Houghton recorded with his band New Breed for their 2005 live album Alive In South Africa. Erasmus Mutambira wrote it. The title calls God the beginning and the end.

It’s a super simple song that is perfect for novice players. It includes G, C, Am, D, and Em. Listen to the song to get the right timing.

Alpha And Omega Guitar Chords 

How Deep The Father’s Love For Us – Stuart Townend

Stuart Townend wrote How Deep The Father’s Love For Us in 1995, and it was first published and recorded in 1996. It’s about the love of God and the sacrifice of Jesus Christ, and churches all over the world still sing it.

It sounds in E major, and the linked chart gets there with five easy chords, D, Em, G, Bm and A, and a capo on the 2nd fret.

How Deep The Father’s Love For Us Guitar Chords 

For The Beauty Of The Earth – Folliott S. Pierpoint

It’s a Christian hymn written by Folliott S. Pierpoint in 1864, and the words are based on the Bible. In US churches it’s often sung at Thanksgiving.

It’s one of the easiest songs here. Play G, D, C and Em with an easy strumming pattern.

 For The Beauty Of The Earth Guitar Chords 

Where You Are – Leeland

Leeland Mooring wrote Where You Are, and the band released it in 2014 on the live album Christ Be All Around Me. It talks about love for Jesus and the wish to stay close to Him.

It’s a worship song for an absolute beginner, with G, Em, Am and C and a capo on the 5th fret. The tempo is slow, so you have more time for the changes.

Where You Are Guitar Chords 

One Thing Remains – Kristian Stanfill

One Thing Remains first came out in October 2010 on Jesus Culture’s album Come Away, and Bethel Music recorded it in 2011. In 2012 Passion released it with Kristian Stanfill singing, on Passion: White Flag, and it went to No. 1 on the Billboard Christian Songs chart.

This song uses only basic chords, Em, C, G, D and Am, so it’s great for an absolute beginner. Put a capo on the 4th fret, as the linked chart does.

One Thing Remains Guitar Chords 

Living Hope – Phil Wickham

Phil Wickham wrote Living Hope with Brian Johnson, and it came out in March 2018 as the lead single from his album of the same name. It reached No. 10 on Billboard’s Hot Christian Songs chart and won Worship Recorded Song of the Year at the 2019 Dove Awards.

The chords are friendly: the linked chart uses A, D, G and Bm with a capo on the 1st fret. Bm is the only barre chord, and it comes up less often than the other three.

Living Hope Guitar Chords

Good Good Father – Chris Tomlin

Pat Barrett and Tony Brown wrote Good Good Father, and Housefires recorded it first, on Housefires II in 2014. Chris Tomlin’s version came out in October 2015 as the lead single from his album Never Lose Sight. It held No. 1 on Billboard’s Hot Christian Songs chart for seven weeks and won the Dove Award for Song of the Year in 2016.

The linked chart follows Chris Tomlin’s version, with G, D, Am7 and Cadd9 and a capo on the 2nd fret. Those are all open shapes, so it’s a good one to learn early.

Good Good Father Guitar Chords

The More I Seek You – Kari Jobe

Zach Neese, a pastor at Gateway Church in Texas, wrote this song. Kari Jobe sang it on Gateway Worship’s 2006 live album Living For You, and it later appeared on their 2013 collection The First 10 Years.

A newer player can handle it: the linked chart uses four open chords, G, D, Em and C, with a capo on the 3rd fret.

The More I Seek You Guitar Chords 

Nothing I Hold On To – Will Reagan & United Pursuit

Released in 2010 as part of the album called Live At The Banks House. It talks about the fact that our lives are in the hands of the Lord and the hope He will make something beautiful out of us. 

It’s one of the easiest songs on this list: the linked chart uses just G, Em and C. Play along with the original to get a feel for the timing.

Nothing I Hold On To Guitar Chords

Agnus Dei – Michael W. Smith

Agnus Dei means Lamb of God, and it’s an old liturgical prayer, so the song fits right into a church service. Michael W. Smith put it on his album Go West Young Man, and Amy Grant later sang it live with him.

This is one of the most popular worship songs. Its tempo, lyrics, and harmony make everyone’s soul full of love and faith. It includes G, C, Em, and D, and no capo is needed. 

Agnus Dei Guitar Chords 

Joyful, Joyful, We Adore Thee – Henry Van Dyke

Joyful, Joyful, We Adore Thee, also known as The Hymn Of Joy, is a poem written by a famous American author, Henry Van Dyke, in 1907. The melody was composed by Ludwig Van Beethoven and became recognizable and popular worldwide. 

An easy G-D-Em chord progression is required for this song, which makes the song one of the easiest to learn and play. 

Joyful, Joyful, We Adore Thee Guitar Chords 

God Of Wonders – Chris Tomlin 

Released in 2002 by Chris Tomlin and the worship group called Passion. God Of Wonders was included on Passion’s album Passion: Our Love Is Loud. It was initially recorded by Mac Powell and was also nominated for the best worship song of 2004. 

You don’t need advanced skills for this one. Learn five basic chords, G, C, D, Em and Am, and keep your strumming hand steady.

God Of Wonders Guitar Chords 

I Could Sing Of Your Love Forever – Sonicflood

It’s a worship song by the English band Delirious?, first released in 1994 on Cutting Edge 2. It has been covered many times, and the best known cover is Sonicflood’s, a duet with Lisa Kimmey on their debut album.

It’s in common time, and the chords are G, Em, C, D and Am, with one Bm. Play a down down up strum on the intro and down down up up down for the rest of the song.

I Could Sing Of Your Love Forever Guitar Chords 

Open The Eyes Of My Heart – Sonicflood

Paul Baloche wrote Open The Eyes Of My Heart, and Sonicflood recorded it for their self titled album in 1999. Baloche named his own 2000 album after it.

It’s written in a simple form with simple lyrics. Required chords are not hard also – play G, D, C, and Em and enjoy the beauty of the song.

Open The Eyes Of My Heart Guitar Chords 

King Of My Heart – John Mark McMillan

John Mark McMillan and his wife Sarah wrote King Of My Heart, and it came out in 2015. It’s a song about trusting that God won’t let you down.

It’s in the key of G major, and a capo on the 3rd fret is required if you want to sound like a recorded version. Play G, C, Em, and D, and feel the emotions writers have put in the song. 

King Of My Heart Guitar Chords 

Revelation Song – Phillips, Craig & Dean

It’s a song written by Jennie Lee Riddle and released by Christ For The Nations Institute, Gateway Worship, Kari Jobe, and later Phillips, Craig & Dean. Phillips, Craig & Dean released it in 2009 as the lead single from their album Fearless, and it went to No. 1 on Billboard’s Hot Christian Songs chart.

The linked tab has you tune the guitar down a half step and play G, Dm, F and C. It’s an easy song that sounds great, and a touch of delay helps.

Revelation Song Guitar Tabs 

The Battle Belongs To The Lord – Jamie Owens Collins

Jamie Owens Collins wrote The Battle Belongs To The Lord in the mid 1980s, and many artists have recorded it since, including Petra and The Maranatha Singers.

It’s simple to learn and play: the linked chart uses Em, D, G and C. Even an absolute beginner can add it to their set and maybe play it at a local church.

The Battle Belongs To The Lord Guitar Chords 

Lord I Lift Your Name On High – Paul Baloche

Released in 1992 as part of Paul Baloche’s studio album called He Is Faithful.  The song was first recorded by The Maranatha Singers in 1989 and was written by Rick Founds. Since the 1990s, the song has been one of the most popular worship songs.

It’s in a moderate tempo and in 4/4 time. Play G, C, D, Em and Am with a simple strum: down down down down up.

Lord I Lift Your Name On High Guitar Chords 

Heart Of Worship – Matt Redman

The Heart Of Worship is the title song of Matt Redman’s fourth album. It came out in the UK in 1998 as Intimacy and in the US in 1999 as The Heart Of Worship, and the song is a great option for beginners.

You can play it with or without a capo, and it isn’t hard either way. The linked chart uses G, D, Em and C, plus a Dsus.

Heart Of Worship Guitar Chords

This Is Amazing Grace – Phil Wickham

This Is Amazing Grace was the lead single from Phil Wickham’s 2013 album The Ascension. He wrote it with Josh Farro and Jeremy Riddle, and it’s one of the best tracks on the album.

If you are a beginner, this is a good way to learn a worship song without a big challenge. The linked chart uses G, Cmaj7, D and Em7, with a capo on the 3rd fret.

This Is Amazing Grace Guitar Chords

Lord, I Need You – Matt Maher

Lord, I Need You first came out in 2011 on Passion: Here For You, and Matt Maher’s own version is on his 2013 collection All The People Said Amen.

It works for most skill levels. The linked chart uses C, G, D and Em with a capo on the 3rd fret, plus two slash chords, G/B and G/D, that may be new to a beginner.

Lord, I Need You Guitar Chords

Praise You Anywhere – Brandon Lake

Praise You Anywhere is one of the newest songs here. Brandon Lake wrote it with Hank Bentley, Ben Fielding and Jacob Sooter, and it came out in June 2023 as the lead single from his fourth album, Coat Of Many Colors.

The linked chart is in B, with B, E, G#m and F#, so expect barre chords if you play it like the record. If those are too much, put a capo on the 4th fret and play G, C, Em and D instead.

Praise You Anywhere Guitar Chords

Jesus Paid It All – Kristian Stanfill

Jesus Paid It All is an old hymn, written by Elvina Hall in 1865 with music by John T. Grape. The version most churches sing now is Passion’s 2006 recording with Kristian Stanfill, which adds a new chorus by Alex Nifong.

That recording is on the album Passion: Everything Glorious. For this one you need a capo on the 4th fret and G, C, D and Em7.

Jesus Paid It All Guitar Chords

Goodness Of God – Bethel Music

Bethel Music is an American worship movement, and they collaborated with Jenn Johnson for their eleventh album Victory. It was released in 2019, and the third single from the record was Goodness of God. 

You will need a capo on the 1st fret. The linked chart uses G, C, D and Em, plus a few slash chords like D/F# and G/B that may be new to a beginner, but the song isn’t fast, so it comes with practice.

Goodness Of God Guitar Chords

Great Are You Lord – All Sons & Daughters

All Sons & Daughters is an American duo focused on Christian worship songs, and they have released four albums out of which, one is a live performance. Great Are You Lord is one of the songs they played on this album released in 2013.

It suits beginner and intermediate players. The linked chart uses Cadd9, Em, D and G with a capo on the 2nd fret, and Cadd9 may be new to you.

Great Are You Lord Guitar Chords

Glorious Day – Passion/Kristian Stanfill

Over the years, Passion released numerous albums, and they are all dedicated to worshiping the Lord. In 2017, the group released Worthy of Your Name, and Kristian Stanfill was a guest performer. 

This song is faster than most worship songs, so it’s a good chance to push your skills. The linked chart uses D, Bm, G and A, and you can learn the rhythm part or the lead.

Glorious Day Guitar Chords

In Christ Alone – Keith Getty

The original version of the song was written by Keith Getty and Stuart Townend, and both of them are dedicated to worship music. The song was written in 2001, and it became quite popular in the United Kingdom and Ireland.

Over the years the song spread all over the world, and one of the best things about it is how simple it is. The linked chart is in D, with G, D and A.

In Christ Alone Guitar Chords

Because He Lives – Bill & Gloria Gaither

Because He Lives is a song written by Bill Gaither and his wife Gloria, and it is one of their most popular tracks. Over the years, many artists recorded their versions, and the one by Matt Maher is among the most notable ones. 

There are many ways to play it. The linked chart is the simple hymn version, with G, C and D, plus a D7 and a G7 that are easy to add.

Because He Lives Guitar Chords

House Of The Lord – Phil Wickham

House Of The Lord is from Phil Wickham’s eighth album, Hymn Of Heaven, released in 2021. He wrote it with Jonathan Smith.

It’s a good one for intermediate players, especially on electric guitar. The linked chart is in Bb, with Bb, F, Eb and Gm, so expect barre chords on an acoustic.

House Of The Lord Guitar Chords

Thank You Jesus For The Blood – Charity Gayle

Thank You Jesus For the Blood is a song by Charity Gayle, and it appeared on her album Endless Praise. It was released in 2021, and it is such a fun tune to learn. More importantly, it will give you a chance to channel your emotions and worship in a whole new way. 

There’s no capo, and you’ll need a couple of barre chords: the linked chart uses Bb, F, Gm and Eb. It’s still doable for a beginner who takes it slowly, and shorter versions of those barre chords help.

Thank You Jesus For The Blood Guitar Chords

Build My Life – Pat Barrett

Build My Life first came out on Housefires III in 2016, and it later appeared on Pat Barrett’s self titled album, which came out in 2018 with the song as a single.

You won’t need a capo, and the song mostly uses open chords: G, C, Am, Em and D, plus G/B.

Build My Life Guitar Chords

I Heard the Bells On Christmas Day – Casting Crowns

I Heard the Bells on Christmas Day is a Christmas carol, and the original poem was written in 1863 by Henry Wadsworth Longfellow. Years later, the first musical rendition of the poem appeared, and it has been a classic since then. 

Casting Crowns recorded it in 2008 for their Christmas album Peace On Earth, and the linked chart follows their version: C, G, Em and D with a capo on the 3rd fret.

I Heard The Bells On Christmas Day Guitar Chords

Everlasting God – Brenton Brown

Everlasting God is the title song of Brenton Brown’s first solo album, released in 2006. He wrote it with Ken Riley, and Chris Tomlin recorded it the same year for his album See The Morning.

The intro is a nice little technique to learn on its own. The linked chart uses G, C, D and Em with a capo on the 3rd fret, and you can move the capo to suit your voice.

Everlasting God Guitar Chords

Stand Up, Stand Up For Jesus – George Duffield Jr.

Stand Up, Stand Up for Jesus was written in 1858 by George Duffield Jr., and the song is based on the final words by Dudley Atkins Tyng. This is one of the songs you have to have in your repertoire, and fortunately, it is not too hard to learn. 

There are a few basic chords to follow, and the progression is simple: the linked chart uses A, D, E and Bm. You’ll find versions in other keys too.

Stand Up, Stand Up For Jesus Guitar Chords

Battle Hymn Of The Republic – Julia Ward Howe

The Battle Hymn of the Republic is also known as Glory, Glory, Hallelujah and Mine Eyes Have Seen the Glory. The lyrics were written by Julia Ward Howe in 1861, and it is a classic song to learn on guitar. 

The progression is simple. The linked chart uses G, C, Em, Am, D7 and B7, and B7 is the one to practice.

Battle Hymn Of The Republic Guitar Chords

Come, Christians, Join To Sing – Christian Bateman

Christian Henry Bateman was an English hymn writer, and his most famous song is Come, Christians Join to Sing. The song was written in 1843, and it is one of the most beloved songs on the list. 

Like most songs that are over a century old, there are different ways to play it. The linked chart keeps it to G, C and D, with no capo.

Come, Christians, Join To Sing Guitar Chords

Come, Now Is The Time To Worship – Brian Doerksen

Brian Doerksen is a Canadian songwriter, and he wrote this song in 1998. It first came out that year on a Vineyard album, and he recorded it again on his 2008 album It’s Time. It’s a great song for a beginner to learn.

The main part of the song uses a few chords and a simple progression: the linked chart is in D, with D, A, Em7, G and Bm. If you only know open chords, you’ll learn a couple of new ones.

Come, Now Is The Time To Worship Guitar Chords

His Mercy Is More – Keith and Kristyn Getty

Matt Boswell and Matt Papa wrote His Mercy Is More in 2016. Keith and Kristyn Getty, a duo from Northern Ireland who focus on hymns, recorded it in 2018 for Getty Kids Hymnal: Family Hymn Sing.

The song isn’t hard, and it suits every level, beginners included. The linked chart uses G, C, Em, D and Am.

His Mercy Is More Guitar Chords

How He Loves – John Mark McMillan

How He Loves is a song written by John Mark McMillan, and it was released in 2005 on his second album called The Song Inside the Sounds of Breaking Down. And it became quite a hit. 

Many artists have covered it, including Kim Walker Smith, David Crowder Band and The Glorious Unseen. The linked chart follows Kim Walker Smith’s version: C, Am, G and F with a capo on the 6th fret.

How He Loves Us Guitar Chords

Shout To The Lord – Darlene Zschech

Darlene Zschech wrote Shout To The Lord in 1993, and it came out on Hillsong’s 1994 album People Just Like Us. It’s her best known song and a great one to learn at any level.

The basic progression is simple. The linked chart starts with G, D, Em and C, with a capo on the 2nd fret, and you can move the capo to suit your voice.

Shout To The Lord Guitar Chords

Oceans (Where Feet May Fail) – Hillsong United

Matt Crocker, Joel Houston and Salomon Ligthelm wrote Oceans, and Hillsong United released it in 2013 on their album Zion. It spent 61 weeks at No. 1 on Billboard’s Hot Christian Songs chart, a record at the time, and it won the Dove Award for Song of the Year in 2014.

The chords are simple: the linked chart uses Bm, A, D and G with no capo, plus an A/C# that you can swap for a plain A.

Oceans (Where Feet May Fail) Guitar Chords

He Will Hold Me Fast – Keith And Kristyn Getty

Keith & Kristyn Getty have a rich career focused on Christian music, and there are so many songs to choose from. The Gettys released twenty-six albums together, and if you check out their discography, you will love every second of it. 

He Will Hold Me Fast goes back to words Ada Habershon wrote in the early 1900s, with new music and words by Matt Merker in 2013. The Gettys recorded it for their 2016 album Facing A Task Unfinished. The linked chart is in G, with G, C, D and Em, so it suits beginner and intermediate players.

He Will Hold Me Fast Guitar Chords

Gratitude – Brandon Lake

Gratitude is a song from Brandon Lake’s album House of Miracles, and it was released in 2020. Now, the first thing to mention is that the original version of the song is in the key of B. But some people might find it too challenging to sing in the same key. 

The linked chart is in B, with B, G#m, F# and E. If those barre chords are too much, put a capo on the 4th fret and play G, Em, D and C instead. The song isn’t hard, and it’s a lot of fun to play.

Gratitude Guitar Chords

Conclusion 

Worship songs are some of the friendliest songs a guitar player can learn. Most of the 70 above need only four or five chords, and the tempo is usually slow enough to change chords in time.

Pick two or three, learn them well, and then play them with other people, at home or in church. Good luck and keep on playing!

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