Worship

As the Deer Chords

Martin Nystrom 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 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

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

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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)

↓↓↑↑↓↑

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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

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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)

↓↓↑↑↓↑

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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.