Worship

How Great Is Our God Chords

Chris Tomlin Beginner Key of G 4 Chords 2 min read

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Key

G Major

Difficulty

Beginner

Capo

None

Chords

G · Em · C · D

One of the most popular modern worship songs, loved by congregations worldwide. Four open chords and a powerful, building dynamic make it accessible for any guitarist.

Strumming Pattern (4/4 Time)

↓↓↑↑↓↑

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Tip: Start each verse softly and build through the chorus. In worship, dynamics lead the congregation — when you get louder, they sing louder.

How to play

Step-by-Step Guide

1

Learn the four chords

You need G, Em, C, and D. These four chords appear in hundreds of worship songs.

2

Master the dynamics

Verse: play gently, almost fingerpicking. Pre-chorus: build with fuller strums. Chorus: open up completely.

3

Learn the structure

Verse: G-Em-C-D. Chorus: G-Em-C-D (same chords, bigger sound). Bridge: C-D-G-Em. Simple and repetitive.

4

Lead with confidence

In a worship setting, your guitar leads the room. Keep your tempo steady and your dynamics intentional.

Lyrics & Chords

Full Song — Guitar Version

Verse 1

G Em

The splendor of the King

C D

Clothed in majesty

G Em

Let all the earth rejoice,

C D

All the earth rejoice

Chorus

G Em

How great is our God

C D

Sing with me, how great is our God

G Em

And all will see how great,

C D

How great is our God

Bridge

C D

Name above all names

G Em

Worthy of all praise

C D

My heart will sing, how great

G

Is our God

Practice tip: Learn these four chords well and you can play 80% of modern worship music. G-Em-C-D is the most common worship progression — master it and you are set.

Gtap to play

Emtap to play

Ctap to play

Dtap to play

Key

G Major

Difficulty

Beginner

Tuning

G-C-E-A

Chords

G · Em · C · D

One of the most popular modern worship songs, loved by congregations worldwide. Four open chords and a powerful, building dynamic make it accessible for any guitarist.

Strumming Pattern (4/4 Time)

↓↓↑↑↓↑

123456

Tip: Start each verse softly and build through the chorus. In worship, dynamics lead the congregation — when you get louder, they sing louder.

How to play

Step-by-Step Guide

1

Learn the four chords

You need G, Em, C, and D. These four chords appear in hundreds of worship songs.

2

Master the dynamics

Verse: play gently, almost fingerpicking. Pre-chorus: build with fuller strums. Chorus: open up completely.

3

Learn the structure

Verse: G-Em-C-D. Chorus: G-Em-C-D (same chords, bigger sound). Bridge: C-D-G-Em. Simple and repetitive.

4

Lead with confidence

In a worship setting, your guitar leads the room. Keep your tempo steady and your dynamics intentional.

Lyrics & Chords

Full Song — Ukulele Version

Verse 1

G Em

The splendor of the King

C D

Clothed in majesty

G Em

Let all the earth rejoice,

C D

All the earth rejoice

Chorus

G Em

How great is our God

C D

Sing with me, how great is our God

G Em

And all will see how great,

C D

How great is our God

Bridge

C D

Name above all names

G Em

Worthy of all praise

C D

My heart will sing, how great

G

Is our God

Practice tip: Learn these four chords well and you can play 80% of modern worship music. G-Em-C-D is the most common worship progression — master it and you are set.

Gtap to play

Emtap to play

Ctap to play

Dtap to play

Key

G Major

Difficulty

Beginner

Left Hand

Root notes

Chords

G · Em · C · D

One of the most popular modern worship songs, loved by congregations worldwide. Four open chords and a powerful, building dynamic make it accessible for any guitarist.

Strumming Pattern (4/4 Time)

↓↓↑↑↓↑

123456

Tip: Start each verse softly and build through the chorus. In worship, dynamics lead the congregation — when you get louder, they sing louder.

How to play

Step-by-Step Guide

1

Learn the four chords

You need G, Em, C, and D. These four chords appear in hundreds of worship songs.

2

Master the dynamics

Verse: play gently, almost fingerpicking. Pre-chorus: build with fuller strums. Chorus: open up completely.

3

Learn the structure

Verse: G-Em-C-D. Chorus: G-Em-C-D (same chords, bigger sound). Bridge: C-D-G-Em. Simple and repetitive.

4

Lead with confidence

In a worship setting, your guitar leads the room. Keep your tempo steady and your dynamics intentional.

Lyrics & Chords

Full Song — Piano Version

Verse 1

G Em

The splendor of the King

C D

Clothed in majesty

G Em

Let all the earth rejoice,

C D

All the earth rejoice

Chorus

G Em

How great is our God

C D

Sing with me, how great is our God

G Em

And all will see how great,

C D

How great is our God

Bridge

C D

Name above all names

G Em

Worthy of all praise

C D

My heart will sing, how great

G

Is our God

Practice tip: Learn these four chords well and you can play 80% of modern worship music. G-Em-C-D is the most common worship progression — master it and you are set.

Gtap to play

Emtap to play

Ctap to play

Dtap to play

Key

G Major

Difficulty

Beginner

Tuning

gDGBD (Open G)

Chords

G · Em · C · D

One of the most popular modern worship songs, loved by congregations worldwide. Four open chords and a powerful, building dynamic make it accessible for any guitarist.

Strumming Pattern (4/4 Time)

↓↓↑↑↓↑

123456

Tip: Start each verse softly and build through the chorus. In worship, dynamics lead the congregation — when you get louder, they sing louder.

How to play

Step-by-Step Guide

1

Learn the four chords

You need G, Em, C, and D. These four chords appear in hundreds of worship songs.

2

Master the dynamics

Verse: play gently, almost fingerpicking. Pre-chorus: build with fuller strums. Chorus: open up completely.

3

Learn the structure

Verse: G-Em-C-D. Chorus: G-Em-C-D (same chords, bigger sound). Bridge: C-D-G-Em. Simple and repetitive.

4

Lead with confidence

In a worship setting, your guitar leads the room. Keep your tempo steady and your dynamics intentional.

Lyrics & Chords

Full Song — Banjo Version

Verse 1

G Em

The splendor of the King

C D

Clothed in majesty

G Em

Let all the earth rejoice,

C D

All the earth rejoice

Chorus

G Em

How great is our God

C D

Sing with me, how great is our God

G Em

And all will see how great,

C D

How great is our God

Bridge

C D

Name above all names

G Em

Worthy of all praise

C D

My heart will sing, how great

G

Is our God

Practice tip: Learn these four chords well and you can play 80% of modern worship music. G-Em-C-D is the most common worship progression — master it and you are set.

Gtap to play

Emtap to play

Ctap to play

Dtap to play

Key

G Major

Difficulty

Beginner

Tuning

G-D-A-E

Chords

G · Em · C · D

One of the most popular modern worship songs, loved by congregations worldwide. Four open chords and a powerful, building dynamic make it accessible for any guitarist.

Strumming Pattern (4/4 Time)

↓↓↑↑↓↑

123456

Tip: Start each verse softly and build through the chorus. In worship, dynamics lead the congregation — when you get louder, they sing louder.

How to play

Step-by-Step Guide

1

Learn the four chords

You need G, Em, C, and D. These four chords appear in hundreds of worship songs.

2

Master the dynamics

Verse: play gently, almost fingerpicking. Pre-chorus: build with fuller strums. Chorus: open up completely.

3

Learn the structure

Verse: G-Em-C-D. Chorus: G-Em-C-D (same chords, bigger sound). Bridge: C-D-G-Em. Simple and repetitive.

4

Lead with confidence

In a worship setting, your guitar leads the room. Keep your tempo steady and your dynamics intentional.

Lyrics & Chords

Full Song — Mandolin Version

Verse 1

G Em

The splendor of the King

C D

Clothed in majesty

G Em

Let all the earth rejoice,

C D

All the earth rejoice

Chorus

G Em

How great is our God

C D

Sing with me, how great is our God

G Em

And all will see how great,

C D

How great is our God

Bridge

C D

Name above all names

G Em

Worthy of all praise

C D

My heart will sing, how great

G

Is our God

Practice tip: Learn these four chords well and you can play 80% of modern worship music. G-Em-C-D is the most common worship progression — master it and you are set.

Gtap to play

Emtap to play

Ctap to play

Dtap to play

Key

G Major

Difficulty

Beginner

Harp Key

C Diatonic

Chords

G · Em · C · D

One of the most popular modern worship songs, loved by congregations worldwide. Four open chords and a powerful, building dynamic make it accessible for any guitarist.

Strumming Pattern (4/4 Time)

↓↓↑↑↓↑

123456

Tip: Start each verse softly and build through the chorus. In worship, dynamics lead the congregation — when you get louder, they sing louder.

How to play

Step-by-Step Guide

1

Learn the four chords

You need G, Em, C, and D. These four chords appear in hundreds of worship songs.

2

Master the dynamics

Verse: play gently, almost fingerpicking. Pre-chorus: build with fuller strums. Chorus: open up completely.

3

Learn the structure

Verse: G-Em-C-D. Chorus: G-Em-C-D (same chords, bigger sound). Bridge: C-D-G-Em. Simple and repetitive.

4

Lead with confidence

In a worship setting, your guitar leads the room. Keep your tempo steady and your dynamics intentional.

Lyrics & Chords

Full Song — Harmonica Version

Verse 1

G Em

The splendor of the King

C D

Clothed in majesty

G Em

Let all the earth rejoice,

C D

All the earth rejoice

Chorus

G Em

How great is our God

C D

Sing with me, how great is our God

G Em

And all will see how great,

C D

How great is our God

Bridge

C D

Name above all names

G Em

Worthy of all praise

C D

My heart will sing, how great

G

Is our God

Practice tip: Learn these four chords well and you can play 80% of modern worship music. G-Em-C-D is the most common worship progression — master it and you are set.