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Key
G
Difficulty
Beginner
Capo
None
Chords
G · C · D · Em
Give Me Jesus Chords – Guitar
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Key
G
Difficulty
Beginner
Tuning
G-C-E-A
Chords
G · C · D · Em
Give Me Jesus Chords – Ukulele
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Key
G
Difficulty
Beginner
Left Hand
Root notes
Chords
G · C · D · Em
Give Me Jesus Chords – Piano
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Key
G
Difficulty
Beginner
Tuning
gDGBD (Open G)
Chords
G · C · D · Em
Give Me Jesus Chords – Banjo
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Key
G
Difficulty
Beginner
Tuning
G-D-A-E
Chords
G · C · D · Em
Give Me Jesus Chords – Mandolin
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Key
G
Difficulty
Beginner
Harp Key
C Diatonic
Chords
G · C · D · Em
Give Me Jesus Chords – Harmonica
A deeply moving African American spiritual that has been covered by many artists. Fernando Ortega’s arrangement is perhaps the most well known. Simple, reverent, and powerful.
Reverent Spiritual (4/4 Time)
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Tip: This song should be played with deep reverence and simplicity. Let the spaces between chords breathe. Less is more here — don’t rush the transitions.
Chords & Structure
Full Song
Verse 1
G – C – G
Em – D
G – C
D – G
Chorus
G – C
G – D
Em – C
D – G
Verse 2
G – C – G
Em – D
G – C
D – G
How to Play
Step-by-Step Guide
1
Learn the chords
This song uses 4 chords in the key of G: G C D Em. Get each shape clean on its own first.
2
Practice the changes
Switch slowly between the two hardest chords in a loop until the move feels automatic — no strumming yet.
3
Add the strumming
Bring in a simple down-strum once the changes are smooth, then build up to the song’s rhythm.
4
Play along
Play with the original track to lock in the timing and feel.
Tip: Loop the two hardest chord changes slowly before adding any strumming — clean, in-time changes matter more than speed.
Frequently Asked Questions
What chords do you need to play "Give Me Jesus"?
You need 4 beginner-friendly chords: G, C, D and Em.
Is "Give Me Jesus" easy to play on guitar?
It is rated beginner and uses only 4 chords in the key of G, making it a good choice for players at that level.
What key is "Give Me Jesus" in?
It is in the key of G.
Who wrote "Give Me Jesus"?
It was written by Traditional, African American Spiritual, and released in 2003.