Worship

10,000 Reasons (Bless the Lord) Chords

Matt Redman Beginner Key of G 4 Chords 2 min read

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Key

G Major

Difficulty

Beginner

Capo

None

Chords

G · D · C · Em

Matt Redman’s anthem of praise has become one of the most sung worship songs in the world. Simple chord patterns and a memorable melody make it a congregation favorite.

Strumming Pattern (4/4 Time)

↓↓↑↑↓↑

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Tip: Play the intro and verse with fingerpicking, then switch to strumming for the chorus. This dynamic shift mirrors the song’s emotional arc.

How to play

Step-by-Step Guide

1

Learn the four chords

You need G, D, C, and Em. The entire song revolves around these four.

2

Start with the chorus

The chorus is the most recognizable part. G-C-G-D progression. Learn to play and sing this first.

3

Add the verses

Verse: G-Em-C-D-G. The verses are more conversational and gentle. Lighter strumming here.

4

Build the arrangement

Play through the whole song: verse-chorus-verse-chorus-bridge-chorus. Add dynamics to create emotional peaks.

Lyrics & Chords

Full Song — Guitar Version

Chorus

G D

Bless the Lord, O my soul,

C G D Em

O my soul, worship His holy name

C D Em

Sing like never before, O my soul

C D G

I’ll worship Your holy name

Verse 1

G Em C D

The sun comes up, it’s a new day dawning

G Em C D

It’s time to sing Your song again

G Em C D

Whatever may pass and whatever lies before me

G Em C D G

Let me be singing when the evening comes

Verse 2

G Em C D

You’re rich in love and You’re slow to anger

G Em C D

Your name is great and Your heart is kind

G Em C D

For all Your goodness I will keep on singing

G Em C D G

Ten thousand reasons for my heart to find

Practice tip: Record yourself playing and singing this song. Listen back and notice where the chord changes feel rushed. Those are the transitions to drill until they are seamless.

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Emtap to play

Key

G Major

Difficulty

Beginner

Tuning

G-C-E-A

Chords

G · D · C · Em

Matt Redman’s anthem of praise has become one of the most sung worship songs in the world. Simple chord patterns and a memorable melody make it a congregation favorite.

Strumming Pattern (4/4 Time)

↓↓↑↑↓↑

123456

Tip: Play the intro and verse with fingerpicking, then switch to strumming for the chorus. This dynamic shift mirrors the song’s emotional arc.

How to play

Step-by-Step Guide

1

Learn the four chords

You need G, D, C, and Em. The entire song revolves around these four.

2

Start with the chorus

The chorus is the most recognizable part. G-C-G-D progression. Learn to play and sing this first.

3

Add the verses

Verse: G-Em-C-D-G. The verses are more conversational and gentle. Lighter strumming here.

4

Build the arrangement

Play through the whole song: verse-chorus-verse-chorus-bridge-chorus. Add dynamics to create emotional peaks.

Lyrics & Chords

Full Song — Ukulele Version

Chorus

G D

Bless the Lord, O my soul,

C G D Em

O my soul, worship His holy name

C D Em

Sing like never before, O my soul

C D G

I’ll worship Your holy name

Verse 1

G Em C D

The sun comes up, it’s a new day dawning

G Em C D

It’s time to sing Your song again

G Em C D

Whatever may pass and whatever lies before me

G Em C D G

Let me be singing when the evening comes

Verse 2

G Em C D

You’re rich in love and You’re slow to anger

G Em C D

Your name is great and Your heart is kind

G Em C D

For all Your goodness I will keep on singing

G Em C D G

Ten thousand reasons for my heart to find

Practice tip: Record yourself playing and singing this song. Listen back and notice where the chord changes feel rushed. Those are the transitions to drill until they are seamless.

Gtap to play

Dtap to play

Ctap to play

Emtap to play

Key

G Major

Difficulty

Beginner

Left Hand

Root notes

Chords

G · D · C · Em

Matt Redman’s anthem of praise has become one of the most sung worship songs in the world. Simple chord patterns and a memorable melody make it a congregation favorite.

Strumming Pattern (4/4 Time)

↓↓↑↑↓↑

123456

Tip: Play the intro and verse with fingerpicking, then switch to strumming for the chorus. This dynamic shift mirrors the song’s emotional arc.

How to play

Step-by-Step Guide

1

Learn the four chords

You need G, D, C, and Em. The entire song revolves around these four.

2

Start with the chorus

The chorus is the most recognizable part. G-C-G-D progression. Learn to play and sing this first.

3

Add the verses

Verse: G-Em-C-D-G. The verses are more conversational and gentle. Lighter strumming here.

4

Build the arrangement

Play through the whole song: verse-chorus-verse-chorus-bridge-chorus. Add dynamics to create emotional peaks.

Lyrics & Chords

Full Song — Piano Version

Chorus

G D

Bless the Lord, O my soul,

C G D Em

O my soul, worship His holy name

C D Em

Sing like never before, O my soul

C D G

I’ll worship Your holy name

Verse 1

G Em C D

The sun comes up, it’s a new day dawning

G Em C D

It’s time to sing Your song again

G Em C D

Whatever may pass and whatever lies before me

G Em C D G

Let me be singing when the evening comes

Verse 2

G Em C D

You’re rich in love and You’re slow to anger

G Em C D

Your name is great and Your heart is kind

G Em C D

For all Your goodness I will keep on singing

G Em C D G

Ten thousand reasons for my heart to find

Practice tip: Record yourself playing and singing this song. Listen back and notice where the chord changes feel rushed. Those are the transitions to drill until they are seamless.

Gtap to play

Dtap to play

Ctap to play

Emtap to play

Key

G Major

Difficulty

Beginner

Tuning

gDGBD (Open G)

Chords

G · D · C · Em

Matt Redman’s anthem of praise has become one of the most sung worship songs in the world. Simple chord patterns and a memorable melody make it a congregation favorite.

Strumming Pattern (4/4 Time)

↓↓↑↑↓↑

123456

Tip: Play the intro and verse with fingerpicking, then switch to strumming for the chorus. This dynamic shift mirrors the song’s emotional arc.

How to play

Step-by-Step Guide

1

Learn the four chords

You need G, D, C, and Em. The entire song revolves around these four.

2

Start with the chorus

The chorus is the most recognizable part. G-C-G-D progression. Learn to play and sing this first.

3

Add the verses

Verse: G-Em-C-D-G. The verses are more conversational and gentle. Lighter strumming here.

4

Build the arrangement

Play through the whole song: verse-chorus-verse-chorus-bridge-chorus. Add dynamics to create emotional peaks.

Lyrics & Chords

Full Song — Banjo Version

Chorus

G D

Bless the Lord, O my soul,

C G D Em

O my soul, worship His holy name

C D Em

Sing like never before, O my soul

C D G

I’ll worship Your holy name

Verse 1

G Em C D

The sun comes up, it’s a new day dawning

G Em C D

It’s time to sing Your song again

G Em C D

Whatever may pass and whatever lies before me

G Em C D G

Let me be singing when the evening comes

Verse 2

G Em C D

You’re rich in love and You’re slow to anger

G Em C D

Your name is great and Your heart is kind

G Em C D

For all Your goodness I will keep on singing

G Em C D G

Ten thousand reasons for my heart to find

Practice tip: Record yourself playing and singing this song. Listen back and notice where the chord changes feel rushed. Those are the transitions to drill until they are seamless.

Gtap to play

Dtap to play

Ctap to play

Emtap to play

Key

G Major

Difficulty

Beginner

Tuning

G-D-A-E

Chords

G · D · C · Em

Matt Redman’s anthem of praise has become one of the most sung worship songs in the world. Simple chord patterns and a memorable melody make it a congregation favorite.

Strumming Pattern (4/4 Time)

↓↓↑↑↓↑

123456

Tip: Play the intro and verse with fingerpicking, then switch to strumming for the chorus. This dynamic shift mirrors the song’s emotional arc.

How to play

Step-by-Step Guide

1

Learn the four chords

You need G, D, C, and Em. The entire song revolves around these four.

2

Start with the chorus

The chorus is the most recognizable part. G-C-G-D progression. Learn to play and sing this first.

3

Add the verses

Verse: G-Em-C-D-G. The verses are more conversational and gentle. Lighter strumming here.

4

Build the arrangement

Play through the whole song: verse-chorus-verse-chorus-bridge-chorus. Add dynamics to create emotional peaks.

Lyrics & Chords

Full Song — Mandolin Version

Chorus

G D

Bless the Lord, O my soul,

C G D Em

O my soul, worship His holy name

C D Em

Sing like never before, O my soul

C D G

I’ll worship Your holy name

Verse 1

G Em C D

The sun comes up, it’s a new day dawning

G Em C D

It’s time to sing Your song again

G Em C D

Whatever may pass and whatever lies before me

G Em C D G

Let me be singing when the evening comes

Verse 2

G Em C D

You’re rich in love and You’re slow to anger

G Em C D

Your name is great and Your heart is kind

G Em C D

For all Your goodness I will keep on singing

G Em C D G

Ten thousand reasons for my heart to find

Practice tip: Record yourself playing and singing this song. Listen back and notice where the chord changes feel rushed. Those are the transitions to drill until they are seamless.

Gtap to play

Dtap to play

Ctap to play

Emtap to play

Key

G Major

Difficulty

Beginner

Harp Key

C Diatonic

Chords

G · D · C · Em

Matt Redman’s anthem of praise has become one of the most sung worship songs in the world. Simple chord patterns and a memorable melody make it a congregation favorite.

Strumming Pattern (4/4 Time)

↓↓↑↑↓↑

123456

Tip: Play the intro and verse with fingerpicking, then switch to strumming for the chorus. This dynamic shift mirrors the song’s emotional arc.

How to play

Step-by-Step Guide

1

Learn the four chords

You need G, D, C, and Em. The entire song revolves around these four.

2

Start with the chorus

The chorus is the most recognizable part. G-C-G-D progression. Learn to play and sing this first.

3

Add the verses

Verse: G-Em-C-D-G. The verses are more conversational and gentle. Lighter strumming here.

4

Build the arrangement

Play through the whole song: verse-chorus-verse-chorus-bridge-chorus. Add dynamics to create emotional peaks.

Lyrics & Chords

Full Song — Harmonica Version

Chorus

G D

Bless the Lord, O my soul,

C G D Em

O my soul, worship His holy name

C D Em

Sing like never before, O my soul

C D G

I’ll worship Your holy name

Verse 1

G Em C D

The sun comes up, it’s a new day dawning

G Em C D

It’s time to sing Your song again

G Em C D

Whatever may pass and whatever lies before me

G Em C D G

Let me be singing when the evening comes

Verse 2

G Em C D

You’re rich in love and You’re slow to anger

G Em C D

Your name is great and Your heart is kind

G Em C D

For all Your goodness I will keep on singing

G Em C D G

Ten thousand reasons for my heart to find

Practice tip: Record yourself playing and singing this song. Listen back and notice where the chord changes feel rushed. Those are the transitions to drill until they are seamless.