Worship

He Will Hold Me Fast Chords

Ada Habershon Beginner Key of G 4 Chords 2 min read Updated Jul 2026

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Key

G

Difficulty

Beginner

Capo

None

Chords

G · C · D · Em

He Will Hold Me Fast Chords – Guitar

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Key

G

Difficulty

Beginner

Tuning

G-C-E-A

Chords

G · C · D · Em

He Will Hold Me Fast Chords – Ukulele

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Key

G

Difficulty

Beginner

Left Hand

Root notes

Chords

G · C · D · Em

He Will Hold Me Fast Chords – Piano

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Key

G

Difficulty

Beginner

Tuning

gDGBD (Open G)

Chords

G · C · D · Em

He Will Hold Me Fast Chords – Banjo

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Key

G

Difficulty

Beginner

Tuning

G-D-A-E

Chords

G · C · D · Em

He Will Hold Me Fast Chords – Mandolin

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Key

G

Difficulty

Beginner

Harp Key

C Diatonic

Chords

G · C · D · Em

He Will Hold Me Fast Chords – Harmonica

A classic hymn of assurance by Ada Habershon. Beginner difficulty in the key of G.

Chords used: G, C, D, Em · Key: G · Difficulty: Beginner

Basic Strum (4/4 Time)

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Tip: Use a capo on the 3rd fret to match the original key of Bb, but play the G chord shapes shown.

Chords & Structure

Full Song

Verse 1

G – C

G – D – G

G – C

G – D – G

Chorus

C – G

D – G

C – G

D – G

Verse 2

G – C

G – D – G

G – C

G – D – G

Chorus

C – G

D – G

C – G

D – G

Verse 3

G – C

G – D – G

G – C

G – D – G

Chorus

C – G

D – G

C – G

D – G

Bridge

G – C

G – D – G

G – C

G – D – G

Chorus

C – G

D – G

C – G

D – G

Practice tip: The song uses only three chords (G, C, D). Master switching between G and D, as that is the most common transition.

Frequently Asked Questions

What chords do you need to play "He Will Hold Me Fast"?

You need 4 beginner-friendly chords: G, C, D and Em.

Is "He Will Hold Me Fast" 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 "He Will Hold Me Fast" in?

It is in the key of G.

Who wrote "He Will Hold Me Fast"?

It was written by Ada Habershon, Matt Merker, and released in 2013.