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How Great Thou Art Chords

Traditional 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

How Great Thou Art Chords – Guitar

One of the most beloved hymns of all time, “How Great Thou Art” has been sung for over a century. This arrangement in G uses four simple chords and is perfect for congregational worship.

Traditional Hymn (4/4 Time)

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Tip: Play with a stately, reverent feel. This hymn builds from a quiet contemplation in the verse to a bold declaration in the chorus. Let the chords ring fully.

Lyrics & Chords

Full Song

Verse 1

G C G

O Lord my God, when I in awesome wonder

D G

Consider all the works Thy hands have made

G C G

I see the stars, I hear the rolling thunder

D G

Thy power throughout the universe displayed

Chorus

C G

Then sings my soul, my Savior God to Thee

Em D

How great Thou art, how great Thou art

C G

Then sings my soul, my Savior God to Thee

D G

How great Thou art, how great Thou art

Verse 2

G C G

When through the woods and forest glades I wander

D G

And hear the birds sing sweetly in the trees

G C G

When I look down from lofty mountain grandeur

D G

And hear the brook and feel the gentle breeze

Frequently Asked Questions

What chords do you need to play "How Great Thou Art"?

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

Is "How Great Thou Art" 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 "How Great Thou Art" in?

It is in the key of G.

Who wrote "How Great Thou Art"?

It was written by Carl Boberg, Stuart K. Hine, and released in 1885.

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Key

G

Difficulty

Beginner

Tuning

G-C-E-A

Chords

G · C · D · Em

How Great Thou Art Chords – Ukulele

One of the most beloved hymns of all time, “How Great Thou Art” has been sung for over a century. This arrangement in G uses four simple chords and is perfect for congregational worship.

Traditional Hymn (4/4 Time)

↓↓↑↑↓↑

123456

Tip: Play with a stately, reverent feel. This hymn builds from a quiet contemplation in the verse to a bold declaration in the chorus. Let the chords ring fully.

Lyrics & Chords

Full Song

Verse 1

G C G

O Lord my God, when I in awesome wonder

D G

Consider all the works Thy hands have made

G C G

I see the stars, I hear the rolling thunder

D G

Thy power throughout the universe displayed

Chorus

C G

Then sings my soul, my Savior God to Thee

Em D

How great Thou art, how great Thou art

C G

Then sings my soul, my Savior God to Thee

D G

How great Thou art, how great Thou art

Verse 2

G C G

When through the woods and forest glades I wander

D G

And hear the birds sing sweetly in the trees

G C G

When I look down from lofty mountain grandeur

D G

And hear the brook and feel the gentle breeze

Frequently Asked Questions

What chords do you need to play "How Great Thou Art"?

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

Is "How Great Thou Art" 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 "How Great Thou Art" in?

It is in the key of G.

Who wrote "How Great Thou Art"?

It was written by Carl Boberg, Stuart K. Hine, and released in 1885.

Gtap to play

Ctap to play

Dtap to play

Emtap to play

Key

G

Difficulty

Beginner

Left Hand

Root notes

Chords

G · C · D · Em

How Great Thou Art Chords – Piano

One of the most beloved hymns of all time, “How Great Thou Art” has been sung for over a century. This arrangement in G uses four simple chords and is perfect for congregational worship.

Traditional Hymn (4/4 Time)

↓↓↑↑↓↑

123456

Tip: Play with a stately, reverent feel. This hymn builds from a quiet contemplation in the verse to a bold declaration in the chorus. Let the chords ring fully.

Lyrics & Chords

Full Song

Verse 1

G C G

O Lord my God, when I in awesome wonder

D G

Consider all the works Thy hands have made

G C G

I see the stars, I hear the rolling thunder

D G

Thy power throughout the universe displayed

Chorus

C G

Then sings my soul, my Savior God to Thee

Em D

How great Thou art, how great Thou art

C G

Then sings my soul, my Savior God to Thee

D G

How great Thou art, how great Thou art

Verse 2

G C G

When through the woods and forest glades I wander

D G

And hear the birds sing sweetly in the trees

G C G

When I look down from lofty mountain grandeur

D G

And hear the brook and feel the gentle breeze

Frequently Asked Questions

What chords do you need to play "How Great Thou Art"?

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

Is "How Great Thou Art" 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 "How Great Thou Art" in?

It is in the key of G.

Who wrote "How Great Thou Art"?

It was written by Carl Boberg, Stuart K. Hine, and released in 1885.

Gtap to play

Ctap to play

Dtap to play

Emtap to play

Key

G

Difficulty

Beginner

Tuning

gDGBD (Open G)

Chords

G · C · D · Em

How Great Thou Art Chords – Banjo

One of the most beloved hymns of all time, “How Great Thou Art” has been sung for over a century. This arrangement in G uses four simple chords and is perfect for congregational worship.

Traditional Hymn (4/4 Time)

↓↓↑↑↓↑

123456

Tip: Play with a stately, reverent feel. This hymn builds from a quiet contemplation in the verse to a bold declaration in the chorus. Let the chords ring fully.

Lyrics & Chords

Full Song

Verse 1

G C G

O Lord my God, when I in awesome wonder

D G

Consider all the works Thy hands have made

G C G

I see the stars, I hear the rolling thunder

D G

Thy power throughout the universe displayed

Chorus

C G

Then sings my soul, my Savior God to Thee

Em D

How great Thou art, how great Thou art

C G

Then sings my soul, my Savior God to Thee

D G

How great Thou art, how great Thou art

Verse 2

G C G

When through the woods and forest glades I wander

D G

And hear the birds sing sweetly in the trees

G C G

When I look down from lofty mountain grandeur

D G

And hear the brook and feel the gentle breeze

Frequently Asked Questions

What chords do you need to play "How Great Thou Art"?

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

Is "How Great Thou Art" 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 "How Great Thou Art" in?

It is in the key of G.

Who wrote "How Great Thou Art"?

It was written by Carl Boberg, Stuart K. Hine, and released in 1885.

Gtap to play

Ctap to play

Dtap to play

Emtap to play

Key

G

Difficulty

Beginner

Tuning

G-D-A-E

Chords

G · C · D · Em

How Great Thou Art Chords – Mandolin

One of the most beloved hymns of all time, “How Great Thou Art” has been sung for over a century. This arrangement in G uses four simple chords and is perfect for congregational worship.

Traditional Hymn (4/4 Time)

↓↓↑↑↓↑

123456

Tip: Play with a stately, reverent feel. This hymn builds from a quiet contemplation in the verse to a bold declaration in the chorus. Let the chords ring fully.

Lyrics & Chords

Full Song

Verse 1

G C G

O Lord my God, when I in awesome wonder

D G

Consider all the works Thy hands have made

G C G

I see the stars, I hear the rolling thunder

D G

Thy power throughout the universe displayed

Chorus

C G

Then sings my soul, my Savior God to Thee

Em D

How great Thou art, how great Thou art

C G

Then sings my soul, my Savior God to Thee

D G

How great Thou art, how great Thou art

Verse 2

G C G

When through the woods and forest glades I wander

D G

And hear the birds sing sweetly in the trees

G C G

When I look down from lofty mountain grandeur

D G

And hear the brook and feel the gentle breeze

Frequently Asked Questions

What chords do you need to play "How Great Thou Art"?

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

Is "How Great Thou Art" 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 "How Great Thou Art" in?

It is in the key of G.

Who wrote "How Great Thou Art"?

It was written by Carl Boberg, Stuart K. Hine, and released in 1885.

Gtap to play

Ctap to play

Dtap to play

Emtap to play

Key

G

Difficulty

Beginner

Harp Key

C Diatonic

Chords

G · C · D · Em

How Great Thou Art Chords – Harmonica

One of the most beloved hymns of all time, “How Great Thou Art” has been sung for over a century. This arrangement in G uses four simple chords and is perfect for congregational worship.

Traditional Hymn (4/4 Time)

↓↓↑↑↓↑

123456

Tip: Play with a stately, reverent feel. This hymn builds from a quiet contemplation in the verse to a bold declaration in the chorus. Let the chords ring fully.

Lyrics & Chords

Full Song

Verse 1

G C G

O Lord my God, when I in awesome wonder

D G

Consider all the works Thy hands have made

G C G

I see the stars, I hear the rolling thunder

D G

Thy power throughout the universe displayed

Chorus

C G

Then sings my soul, my Savior God to Thee

Em D

How great Thou art, how great Thou art

C G

Then sings my soul, my Savior God to Thee

D G

How great Thou art, how great Thou art

Verse 2

G C G

When through the woods and forest glades I wander

D G

And hear the birds sing sweetly in the trees

G C G

When I look down from lofty mountain grandeur

D G

And hear the brook and feel the gentle breeze

Frequently Asked Questions

What chords do you need to play "How Great Thou Art"?

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

Is "How Great Thou Art" 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 "How Great Thou Art" in?

It is in the key of G.

Who wrote "How Great Thou Art"?

It was written by Carl Boberg, Stuart K. Hine, and released in 1885.