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Key
G
Difficulty
Beginner
Capo
None
Chords
G · C · D · Em
I Believe Chords – Guitar
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Key
G
Difficulty
Beginner
Tuning
G-C-E-A
Chords
G · C · D · Em
I Believe Chords – Ukulele
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Key
G
Difficulty
Beginner
Left Hand
Root notes
Chords
G · C · D · Em
I Believe Chords – Piano
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Key
G
Difficulty
Beginner
Tuning
gDGBD (Open G)
Chords
G · C · D · Em
I Believe Chords – Banjo
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Key
G
Difficulty
Beginner
Tuning
G-D-A-E
Chords
G · C · D · Em
I Believe Chords – Mandolin
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Key
G
Difficulty
Beginner
Harp Key
C Diatonic
Chords
G · C · D · Em
I Believe Chords – Harmonica
A powerful declaration of faith by Elevation Worship. Beginner difficulty in the key of G.
Basic 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 chord shapes.
Chords & Structure
Full Song
Verse 1
G – C – G
C – G
Em – C
G – D
Chorus
G – C (×4)
Verse 2
G – C – G
C – G
Em – C
G – D
Chorus
G – C (×4)
Bridge
Em – C
G – D
Em – C
G – D
Em – C
G – D
Em – C
G – D
Chorus
G – C (×4)
Practice tip: Master the simple G to C transition for the chorus before adding the strum pattern, as it repeats many times.
Frequently Asked Questions
What chords do you need to play "I Believe"?
You need 4 beginner-friendly chords: G, C, D and Em.
Is "I Believe" 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 "I Believe" in?
It is in the key of G.
Who wrote "I Believe"?
It was written by Chris Brown, Mack Brock, Steven Furtick, Wade Joye, and released in 2014.