Worship

Give Thanks Chords

Henry Smith Beginner Key of G 4 Chords 2 min read

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Key

G Major

Difficulty

Beginner

Capo

None

Chords

G · C · D · Em

A classic Christian worship song of gratitude by Henry Smith. Beginner difficulty in the key of G.

Folk Strum (4/4 Time)

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Tip: Use a simple down-up strum if the pattern is tricky; the song’s power is in its heartfelt message.

Lyrics & Chords

Full Song

Verse 1

G C G

Give thanks with a grateful heart

G C G

Give thanks to the Holy One

G C G D

Give thanks because He’s given Jesus Christ, His Son

Chorus

G C

And now let the weak say, “I am strong”

G D

Let the poor say, “I am rich

G C

Because of what the Lord has done for us”

G D

And now let the weak say, “I am strong”

G C

Let the poor say, “I am rich

G D

Because of what the Lord has done for us”

Verse 2

G C G

Give thanks with a grateful heart

G C G

Give thanks to the Holy One

G C G D

Give thanks because He’s given Jesus Christ, His Son

Chorus

G C

And now let the weak say, “I am strong”

G D

Let the poor say, “I am rich

G C

Because of what the Lord has done for us”

G D

And now let the weak say, “I am strong”

G C

Let the poor say, “I am rich

G D

Because of what the Lord has done for us”

Bridge

G C

Give thanks

G C

Give thanks

G C

Give thanks

G D

Give thanks

Chorus

G C

And now let the weak say, “I am strong”

G D

Let the poor say, “I am rich

G C

Because of what the Lord has done for us”

G D

And now let the weak say, “I am strong”

G C

Let the poor say, “I am rich

G D

Because of what the Lord has done for us”

Practice tip: Master the G to C and G to D transitions, as they form the core of the song; practice the chorus slowly until the chord changes feel natural.

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Key

G Major

Difficulty

Beginner

Tuning

G-C-E-A

Chords

G · C · D · Em

A classic Christian worship song of gratitude by Henry Smith. Beginner difficulty in the key of G.

Folk Strum (4/4 Time)

↓↓↑↑↓↑

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Tip: Use a simple down-up strum if the pattern is tricky; the song’s power is in its heartfelt message.

Lyrics & Chords

Full Song

Verse 1

G C G

Give thanks with a grateful heart

G C G

Give thanks to the Holy One

G C G D

Give thanks because He’s given Jesus Christ, His Son

Chorus

G C

And now let the weak say, “I am strong”

G D

Let the poor say, “I am rich

G C

Because of what the Lord has done for us”

G D

And now let the weak say, “I am strong”

G C

Let the poor say, “I am rich

G D

Because of what the Lord has done for us”

Verse 2

G C G

Give thanks with a grateful heart

G C G

Give thanks to the Holy One

G C G D

Give thanks because He’s given Jesus Christ, His Son

Chorus

G C

And now let the weak say, “I am strong”

G D

Let the poor say, “I am rich

G C

Because of what the Lord has done for us”

G D

And now let the weak say, “I am strong”

G C

Let the poor say, “I am rich

G D

Because of what the Lord has done for us”

Bridge

G C

Give thanks

G C

Give thanks

G C

Give thanks

G D

Give thanks

Chorus

G C

And now let the weak say, “I am strong”

G D

Let the poor say, “I am rich

G C

Because of what the Lord has done for us”

G D

And now let the weak say, “I am strong”

G C

Let the poor say, “I am rich

G D

Because of what the Lord has done for us”

Practice tip: Master the G to C and G to D transitions, as they form the core of the song; practice the chorus slowly until the chord changes feel natural.

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Key

G Major

Difficulty

Beginner

Left Hand

Root notes

Chords

G · C · D · Em

A classic Christian worship song of gratitude by Henry Smith. Beginner difficulty in the key of G.

Folk Strum (4/4 Time)

↓↓↑↑↓↑

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Tip: Use a simple down-up strum if the pattern is tricky; the song’s power is in its heartfelt message.

Lyrics & Chords

Full Song

Verse 1

G C G

Give thanks with a grateful heart

G C G

Give thanks to the Holy One

G C G D

Give thanks because He’s given Jesus Christ, His Son

Chorus

G C

And now let the weak say, “I am strong”

G D

Let the poor say, “I am rich

G C

Because of what the Lord has done for us”

G D

And now let the weak say, “I am strong”

G C

Let the poor say, “I am rich

G D

Because of what the Lord has done for us”

Verse 2

G C G

Give thanks with a grateful heart

G C G

Give thanks to the Holy One

G C G D

Give thanks because He’s given Jesus Christ, His Son

Chorus

G C

And now let the weak say, “I am strong”

G D

Let the poor say, “I am rich

G C

Because of what the Lord has done for us”

G D

And now let the weak say, “I am strong”

G C

Let the poor say, “I am rich

G D

Because of what the Lord has done for us”

Bridge

G C

Give thanks

G C

Give thanks

G C

Give thanks

G D

Give thanks

Chorus

G C

And now let the weak say, “I am strong”

G D

Let the poor say, “I am rich

G C

Because of what the Lord has done for us”

G D

And now let the weak say, “I am strong”

G C

Let the poor say, “I am rich

G D

Because of what the Lord has done for us”

Practice tip: Master the G to C and G to D transitions, as they form the core of the song; practice the chorus slowly until the chord changes feel natural.

Gtap to play

Ctap to play

Dtap to play

Emtap to play

Key

G Major

Difficulty

Beginner

Tuning

gDGBD (Open G)

Chords

G · C · D · Em

A classic Christian worship song of gratitude by Henry Smith. Beginner difficulty in the key of G.

Folk Strum (4/4 Time)

↓↓↑↑↓↑

123456

Tip: Use a simple down-up strum if the pattern is tricky; the song’s power is in its heartfelt message.

Lyrics & Chords

Full Song

Verse 1

G C G

Give thanks with a grateful heart

G C G

Give thanks to the Holy One

G C G D

Give thanks because He’s given Jesus Christ, His Son

Chorus

G C

And now let the weak say, “I am strong”

G D

Let the poor say, “I am rich

G C

Because of what the Lord has done for us”

G D

And now let the weak say, “I am strong”

G C

Let the poor say, “I am rich

G D

Because of what the Lord has done for us”

Verse 2

G C G

Give thanks with a grateful heart

G C G

Give thanks to the Holy One

G C G D

Give thanks because He’s given Jesus Christ, His Son

Chorus

G C

And now let the weak say, “I am strong”

G D

Let the poor say, “I am rich

G C

Because of what the Lord has done for us”

G D

And now let the weak say, “I am strong”

G C

Let the poor say, “I am rich

G D

Because of what the Lord has done for us”

Bridge

G C

Give thanks

G C

Give thanks

G C

Give thanks

G D

Give thanks

Chorus

G C

And now let the weak say, “I am strong”

G D

Let the poor say, “I am rich

G C

Because of what the Lord has done for us”

G D

And now let the weak say, “I am strong”

G C

Let the poor say, “I am rich

G D

Because of what the Lord has done for us”

Practice tip: Master the G to C and G to D transitions, as they form the core of the song; practice the chorus slowly until the chord changes feel natural.

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 classic Christian worship song of gratitude by Henry Smith. Beginner difficulty in the key of G.

Folk Strum (4/4 Time)

↓↓↑↑↓↑

123456

Tip: Use a simple down-up strum if the pattern is tricky; the song’s power is in its heartfelt message.

Lyrics & Chords

Full Song

Verse 1

G C G

Give thanks with a grateful heart

G C G

Give thanks to the Holy One

G C G D

Give thanks because He’s given Jesus Christ, His Son

Chorus

G C

And now let the weak say, “I am strong”

G D

Let the poor say, “I am rich

G C

Because of what the Lord has done for us”

G D

And now let the weak say, “I am strong”

G C

Let the poor say, “I am rich

G D

Because of what the Lord has done for us”

Verse 2

G C G

Give thanks with a grateful heart

G C G

Give thanks to the Holy One

G C G D

Give thanks because He’s given Jesus Christ, His Son

Chorus

G C

And now let the weak say, “I am strong”

G D

Let the poor say, “I am rich

G C

Because of what the Lord has done for us”

G D

And now let the weak say, “I am strong”

G C

Let the poor say, “I am rich

G D

Because of what the Lord has done for us”

Bridge

G C

Give thanks

G C

Give thanks

G C

Give thanks

G D

Give thanks

Chorus

G C

And now let the weak say, “I am strong”

G D

Let the poor say, “I am rich

G C

Because of what the Lord has done for us”

G D

And now let the weak say, “I am strong”

G C

Let the poor say, “I am rich

G D

Because of what the Lord has done for us”

Practice tip: Master the G to C and G to D transitions, as they form the core of the song; practice the chorus slowly until the chord changes feel natural.

Gtap to play

Ctap to play

Dtap to play

Emtap to play

Key

G Major

Difficulty

Beginner

Harp Key

C Diatonic

Chords

G · C · D · Em

A classic Christian worship song of gratitude by Henry Smith. Beginner difficulty in the key of G.

Folk Strum (4/4 Time)

↓↓↑↑↓↑

123456

Tip: Use a simple down-up strum if the pattern is tricky; the song’s power is in its heartfelt message.

Lyrics & Chords

Full Song

Verse 1

G C G

Give thanks with a grateful heart

G C G

Give thanks to the Holy One

G C G D

Give thanks because He’s given Jesus Christ, His Son

Chorus

G C

And now let the weak say, “I am strong”

G D

Let the poor say, “I am rich

G C

Because of what the Lord has done for us”

G D

And now let the weak say, “I am strong”

G C

Let the poor say, “I am rich

G D

Because of what the Lord has done for us”

Verse 2

G C G

Give thanks with a grateful heart

G C G

Give thanks to the Holy One

G C G D

Give thanks because He’s given Jesus Christ, His Son

Chorus

G C

And now let the weak say, “I am strong”

G D

Let the poor say, “I am rich

G C

Because of what the Lord has done for us”

G D

And now let the weak say, “I am strong”

G C

Let the poor say, “I am rich

G D

Because of what the Lord has done for us”

Bridge

G C

Give thanks

G C

Give thanks

G C

Give thanks

G D

Give thanks

Chorus

G C

And now let the weak say, “I am strong”

G D

Let the poor say, “I am rich

G C

Because of what the Lord has done for us”

G D

And now let the weak say, “I am strong”

G C

Let the poor say, “I am rich

G D

Because of what the Lord has done for us”

Practice tip: Master the G to C and G to D transitions, as they form the core of the song; practice the chorus slowly until the chord changes feel natural.