As the Deer Chords

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Key
G Major
Difficulty
Beginner
Capo
None
Chords
G · C · D · Em

A modern worship classic by Martin Nystrom based on Psalm 42. Beginner difficulty in the key of G.

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Tip: Use a light touch and let the chords ring out for a peaceful feel.

Lyrics & Chords

Full Song

Verse 1

 
G C G
As the deer panteth for the water
D G
So my soul longeth after You
G C G
You alone are my heart’s desire
D G
And I long to worship You
 

Chorus

 
C G D
You alone are my strength, my shield
C G D
To You alone may my spirit yield
C G D
You alone are my heart’s desire
C G D
And I long to worship You
 

Verse 2

 
G C G
You’re my friend and You are my brother
D G
Even though You are a King
G C G
I love You more than any other
D G
So much more than anything
 

Chorus

 
C G D
You alone are my strength, my shield
C G D
To You alone may my spirit yield
C G D
You alone are my heart’s desire
C G D
And I long to worship You
 

Bridge

 
G C G
I want You more than gold or silver
D G
Only You can satisfy
G C
You alone are the real joy giver
D G
And the apple of my eye
 

Chorus

 
C G D
You alone are my strength, my shield
C G D
To You alone may my spirit yield
C G D
You alone are my heart’s desire
C G D
And I long to worship You
 

Practice tip: Master the G-C-D chord progression changes before adding the lyrics to build muscle memory.

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Key
G Major
Difficulty
Beginner
Tuning
G-C-E-A
Chords
G · C · D · Em

A modern worship classic by Martin Nystrom based on Psalm 42. Beginner difficulty in the key of G.

Gentle Strum (4/4 Time)
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Tip: Use a light touch and let the chords ring out for a peaceful feel.

Lyrics & Chords

Full Song

Verse 1

 
G C G
As the deer panteth for the water
D G
So my soul longeth after You
G C G
You alone are my heart’s desire
D G
And I long to worship You
 

Chorus

 
C G D
You alone are my strength, my shield
C G D
To You alone may my spirit yield
C G D
You alone are my heart’s desire
C G D
And I long to worship You
 

Verse 2

 
G C G
You’re my friend and You are my brother
D G
Even though You are a King
G C G
I love You more than any other
D G
So much more than anything
 

Chorus

 
C G D
You alone are my strength, my shield
C G D
To You alone may my spirit yield
C G D
You alone are my heart’s desire
C G D
And I long to worship You
 

Bridge

 
G C G
I want You more than gold or silver
D G
Only You can satisfy
G C
You alone are the real joy giver
D G
And the apple of my eye
 

Chorus

 
C G D
You alone are my strength, my shield
C G D
To You alone may my spirit yield
C G D
You alone are my heart’s desire
C G D
And I long to worship You
 

Practice tip: Master the G-C-D chord progression changes before adding the lyrics to build muscle memory.

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Key
G Major
Difficulty
Beginner
Left Hand
Root notes
Chords
G · C · D · Em

A modern worship classic by Martin Nystrom based on Psalm 42. Beginner difficulty in the key of G.

Gentle Strum (4/4 Time)
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Tip: Use a light touch and let the chords ring out for a peaceful feel.

Lyrics & Chords

Full Song

Verse 1

 
G C G
As the deer panteth for the water
D G
So my soul longeth after You
G C G
You alone are my heart’s desire
D G
And I long to worship You
 

Chorus

 
C G D
You alone are my strength, my shield
C G D
To You alone may my spirit yield
C G D
You alone are my heart’s desire
C G D
And I long to worship You
 

Verse 2

 
G C G
You’re my friend and You are my brother
D G
Even though You are a King
G C G
I love You more than any other
D G
So much more than anything
 

Chorus

 
C G D
You alone are my strength, my shield
C G D
To You alone may my spirit yield
C G D
You alone are my heart’s desire
C G D
And I long to worship You
 

Bridge

 
G C G
I want You more than gold or silver
D G
Only You can satisfy
G C
You alone are the real joy giver
D G
And the apple of my eye
 

Chorus

 
C G D
You alone are my strength, my shield
C G D
To You alone may my spirit yield
C G D
You alone are my heart’s desire
C G D
And I long to worship You
 

Practice tip: Master the G-C-D chord progression changes before adding the lyrics to build muscle memory.

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Key
G Major
Difficulty
Beginner
Tuning
gDGBD (Open G)
Chords
G · C · D · Em

A modern worship classic by Martin Nystrom based on Psalm 42. Beginner difficulty in the key of G.

Gentle Strum (4/4 Time)
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Tip: Use a light touch and let the chords ring out for a peaceful feel.

Lyrics & Chords

Full Song

Verse 1

 
G C G
As the deer panteth for the water
D G
So my soul longeth after You
G C G
You alone are my heart’s desire
D G
And I long to worship You
 

Chorus

 
C G D
You alone are my strength, my shield
C G D
To You alone may my spirit yield
C G D
You alone are my heart’s desire
C G D
And I long to worship You
 

Verse 2

 
G C G
You’re my friend and You are my brother
D G
Even though You are a King
G C G
I love You more than any other
D G
So much more than anything
 

Chorus

 
C G D
You alone are my strength, my shield
C G D
To You alone may my spirit yield
C G D
You alone are my heart’s desire
C G D
And I long to worship You
 

Bridge

 
G C G
I want You more than gold or silver
D G
Only You can satisfy
G C
You alone are the real joy giver
D G
And the apple of my eye
 

Chorus

 
C G D
You alone are my strength, my shield
C G D
To You alone may my spirit yield
C G D
You alone are my heart’s desire
C G D
And I long to worship You
 

Practice tip: Master the G-C-D chord progression changes before adding the lyrics to build muscle memory.

Gtap to play
Ctap to play
Dtap to play
Emtap to play
Key
G Major
Difficulty
Beginner
Tuning
G-D-A-E
Chords
G · C · D · Em

A modern worship classic by Martin Nystrom based on Psalm 42. Beginner difficulty in the key of G.

Gentle Strum (4/4 Time)
123456

Tip: Use a light touch and let the chords ring out for a peaceful feel.

Lyrics & Chords

Full Song

Verse 1

 
G C G
As the deer panteth for the water
D G
So my soul longeth after You
G C G
You alone are my heart’s desire
D G
And I long to worship You
 

Chorus

 
C G D
You alone are my strength, my shield
C G D
To You alone may my spirit yield
C G D
You alone are my heart’s desire
C G D
And I long to worship You
 

Verse 2

 
G C G
You’re my friend and You are my brother
D G
Even though You are a King
G C G
I love You more than any other
D G
So much more than anything
 

Chorus

 
C G D
You alone are my strength, my shield
C G D
To You alone may my spirit yield
C G D
You alone are my heart’s desire
C G D
And I long to worship You
 

Bridge

 
G C G
I want You more than gold or silver
D G
Only You can satisfy
G C
You alone are the real joy giver
D G
And the apple of my eye
 

Chorus

 
C G D
You alone are my strength, my shield
C G D
To You alone may my spirit yield
C G D
You alone are my heart’s desire
C G D
And I long to worship You
 

Practice tip: Master the G-C-D chord progression changes before adding the lyrics to build muscle memory.

Gtap to play
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Key
G Major
Difficulty
Beginner
Harp Key
C Diatonic
Chords
G · C · D · Em

A modern worship classic by Martin Nystrom based on Psalm 42. Beginner difficulty in the key of G.

Gentle Strum (4/4 Time)
123456

Tip: Use a light touch and let the chords ring out for a peaceful feel.

Lyrics & Chords

Full Song

Verse 1

 
G C G
As the deer panteth for the water
D G
So my soul longeth after You
G C G
You alone are my heart’s desire
D G
And I long to worship You
 

Chorus

 
C G D
You alone are my strength, my shield
C G D
To You alone may my spirit yield
C G D
You alone are my heart’s desire
C G D
And I long to worship You
 

Verse 2

 
G C G
You’re my friend and You are my brother
D G
Even though You are a King
G C G
I love You more than any other
D G
So much more than anything
 

Chorus

 
C G D
You alone are my strength, my shield
C G D
To You alone may my spirit yield
C G D
You alone are my heart’s desire
C G D
And I long to worship You
 

Bridge

 
G C G
I want You more than gold or silver
D G
Only You can satisfy
G C
You alone are the real joy giver
D G
And the apple of my eye
 

Chorus

 
C G D
You alone are my strength, my shield
C G D
To You alone may my spirit yield
C G D
You alone are my heart’s desire
C G D
And I long to worship You
 

Practice tip: Master the G-C-D chord progression changes before adding the lyrics to build muscle memory.