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Key
G
Difficulty
Beginner
Capo
None
Chords
G · C · D · Em
House of the Lord Chords – Guitar
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Key
G
Difficulty
Beginner
Tuning
G-C-E-A
Chords
G · C · D · Em
House of the Lord Chords – Ukulele
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Key
G
Difficulty
Beginner
Left Hand
Root notes
Chords
G · C · D · Em
House of the Lord Chords – Piano
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Key
G
Difficulty
Beginner
Tuning
gDGBD (Open G)
Chords
G · C · D · Em
House of the Lord Chords – Banjo
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Key
G
Difficulty
Beginner
Tuning
G-D-A-E
Chords
G · C · D · Em
House of the Lord Chords – Mandolin
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Key
G
Difficulty
Beginner
Harp Key
C Diatonic
Chords
G · C · D · Em
House of the Lord Chords – Harmonica
Phil Wickham’s uplifting modern worship song about joyful praise. Beginner difficulty in the key of G.
Worship Pop (4/4 Time)
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Tip: Build from intimate verses to a full, powerful chorus. This is a song of celebration — let the dynamics grow throughout, culminating in a triumphant final chorus.
Chords & Structure
Full Song
Verse 1
G
D
Em – C
G
D
Em – C
Chorus
G
D
Em – C
G
D
Em – C
Verse 2
G
D
Em – C
G
D
Em – C
Chorus
G
D
Em – C
G
D
Em – C
Bridge
Em – C
G – D
Em – C
G
D
Final Chorus
G
D
Em – C
G
D
Em – C
G – D – Em – C – G
Practice tip: Four chords (G, D, Em, C) repeat throughout. This is one of the most popular modern worship songs — perfect for beginners who want to play at church or youth group.
Frequently Asked Questions
What chords do you need to play "House of the Lord"?
You need 4 beginner-friendly chords: G, C, D and Em.
Is "House of the Lord" 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 "House of the Lord" in?
It is in the key of G.
Who wrote "House of the Lord"?
It was written by Phil Wickham, Jonathan Smith, and released in 2021.