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Key
G
Difficulty
Beginner
Capo
None
Chords
G · C · D · Em
Great I Am Chords – Guitar
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Key
G
Difficulty
Beginner
Tuning
G-C-E-A
Chords
G · C · D · Em
Great I Am Chords – Ukulele
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Key
G
Difficulty
Beginner
Left Hand
Root notes
Chords
G · C · D · Em
Great I Am Chords – Piano
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Key
G
Difficulty
Beginner
Tuning
gDGBD (Open G)
Chords
G · C · D · Em
Great I Am Chords – Banjo
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Key
G
Difficulty
Beginner
Tuning
G-D-A-E
Chords
G · C · D · Em
Great I Am Chords – Mandolin
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Key
G
Difficulty
Beginner
Harp Key
C Diatonic
Chords
G · C · D · Em
Great I Am Chords – Harmonica
A powerful worship anthem by Jared Anderson celebrating the majesty of God. Beginner difficulty in the key of G.
Worship Strum (4/4 Time)
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Tip: Use a capo on the 2nd fret to match the original recording’s key of A, but play the G chords shown.
Chords & Structure
Full Song
Verse 1
G – C
G – D
G – C
G
D – C – D
Chorus
G – C – G – D
C – G
G – C – G – D
C – G
Verse 2
G – C
G – D
G – C
G
D – C – D
Chorus
G – C – G – D
C – G
G – C – G – D
C – G
Bridge
G – C
G – D
G – C
G – D
Chorus
G – C – G – D
C – G
G – C – G – D
C – G
Bridge / Outro
G – C
G – D
G – C
G – D
G – C
G – D
G – C
G – D
Practice tip: Master the G, C, and D chords individually before trying the full progression; the song uses only these three chords, making it perfect for beginners.
Frequently Asked Questions
What chords do you need to play "Great I Am"?
You need 4 beginner-friendly chords: G, C, D and Em.
Is "Great I Am" 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 "Great I Am" in?
It is in the key of G.
Who wrote "Great I Am"?
It was written by Jared Anderson, and released in 2013.