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Key
G
Difficulty
Beginner
Capo
None
Chords
G · C · D · Em
Highlands Chords – Guitar
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Key
G
Difficulty
Beginner
Tuning
G-C-E-A
Chords
G · C · D · Em
Highlands Chords – Ukulele
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Key
G
Difficulty
Beginner
Left Hand
Root notes
Chords
G · C · D · Em
Highlands Chords – Piano
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Key
G
Difficulty
Beginner
Tuning
gDGBD (Open G)
Chords
G · C · D · Em
Highlands Chords – Banjo
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Key
G
Difficulty
Beginner
Tuning
G-D-A-E
Chords
G · C · D · Em
Highlands Chords – Mandolin
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Key
G
Difficulty
Beginner
Harp Key
C Diatonic
Chords
G · C · D · Em
Highlands Chords – Harmonica
A powerful worship anthem by Hillsong United about finding God’s faithfulness in every season. Beginner difficulty in the key of G.
Gentle 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, while still playing the G major chord shapes.
Chords & Structure
Full Song
Verse 1
G – C
Em – D
G – C
Em – D
Verse 2
G – C
Em – D
G – C
Em – D
Chorus
C – G
Em
D – C
C – G
Em
D – C
Verse 3
G – C
Em – D
G – C
Em – D
Verse 4
G – C
Em – D
G – C
Em – D
Chorus
C – G
Em
D – C
C – G
Em
D – C
Bridge
G – C (×8)
Chorus
C – G
Em
D – C
C – G
Em
D – C
Outro
G – C
Em – D
G – C
Em – D
G – C
Em – D
Practice tip: The bridge uses only two chords (G and C) in a repeating pattern; focus on keeping a steady, flowing rhythm to build the song’s emotional intensity.
Frequently Asked Questions
What chords do you need to play "Highlands"?
You need 4 beginner-friendly chords: G, C, D and Em.
Is "Highlands" 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 "Highlands" in?
It is in the key of G.
Who wrote "Highlands"?
It was written by Joel Houston, Benjamin Hastings, and released in 2016.