Worship

I Exalt Thee Chords

Pete Sanchez Jr 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

I Exalt Thee Chords – Guitar

A classic praise and worship song by Pete Sanchez Jr. Beginner difficulty in the key of G.

Basic Strum (4/4 Time)

↓↓↑↑↓↑

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Tip: Use a simple down-up strum to keep the focus on the worshipful lyrics.

Lyrics & Chords

Full Song

Verse 1

G C G

For Thou, O Lord, art high above all the earth

G C D

Thou art exalted far above all gods

Chorus

G C

I exalt Thee, I exalt Thee

G D

I exalt Thee, O Lord

G C

I exalt Thee, I exalt Thee

G D

I exalt Thee, O Lord

Verse 2

G C G

For Thou, O Lord, art high above all the earth

G C D

Thou art exalted far above all gods

Chorus

G C

I exalt Thee, I exalt Thee

G D

I exalt Thee, O Lord

G C

I exalt Thee, I exalt Thee

G D

I exalt Thee, O Lord

Bridge

C G

I will give thanks to Thee, O Lord

D

For Thou hast heard me

C G

And art become my salvation

D G

The stone which the builders refused

C G D

Is become the headstone of the corner

Chorus

G C

I exalt Thee, I exalt Thee

G D

I exalt Thee, O Lord

G C

I exalt Thee, I exalt Thee

G D

I exalt Thee, O Lord

Practice tip: Master the G-C-D chord progression before adding the lyrics to build muscle memory.

Frequently Asked Questions

What chords do you need to play "I Exalt Thee"?

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

Is "I Exalt Thee" 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 Exalt Thee" in?

It is in the key of G.

Who wrote "I Exalt Thee"?

It was written by Pete Sanchez Jr, and released in 1977.

Gtap to play

Ctap to play

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Emtap to play

Key

G

Difficulty

Beginner

Tuning

G-C-E-A

Chords

G · C · D · Em

I Exalt Thee Chords – Ukulele

A classic praise and worship song by Pete Sanchez Jr. Beginner difficulty in the key of G.

Basic Strum (4/4 Time)

↓↓↑↑↓↑

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Tip: Use a simple down-up strum to keep the focus on the worshipful lyrics.

Lyrics & Chords

Full Song

Verse 1

G C G

For Thou, O Lord, art high above all the earth

G C D

Thou art exalted far above all gods

Chorus

G C

I exalt Thee, I exalt Thee

G D

I exalt Thee, O Lord

G C

I exalt Thee, I exalt Thee

G D

I exalt Thee, O Lord

Verse 2

G C G

For Thou, O Lord, art high above all the earth

G C D

Thou art exalted far above all gods

Chorus

G C

I exalt Thee, I exalt Thee

G D

I exalt Thee, O Lord

G C

I exalt Thee, I exalt Thee

G D

I exalt Thee, O Lord

Bridge

C G

I will give thanks to Thee, O Lord

D

For Thou hast heard me

C G

And art become my salvation

D G

The stone which the builders refused

C G D

Is become the headstone of the corner

Chorus

G C

I exalt Thee, I exalt Thee

G D

I exalt Thee, O Lord

G C

I exalt Thee, I exalt Thee

G D

I exalt Thee, O Lord

Practice tip: Master the G-C-D chord progression before adding the lyrics to build muscle memory.

Frequently Asked Questions

What chords do you need to play "I Exalt Thee"?

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

Is "I Exalt Thee" 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 Exalt Thee" in?

It is in the key of G.

Who wrote "I Exalt Thee"?

It was written by Pete Sanchez Jr, and released in 1977.

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

I Exalt Thee Chords – Piano

A classic praise and worship song by Pete Sanchez Jr. Beginner difficulty in the key of G.

Basic Strum (4/4 Time)

↓↓↑↑↓↑

123456

Tip: Use a simple down-up strum to keep the focus on the worshipful lyrics.

Lyrics & Chords

Full Song

Verse 1

G C G

For Thou, O Lord, art high above all the earth

G C D

Thou art exalted far above all gods

Chorus

G C

I exalt Thee, I exalt Thee

G D

I exalt Thee, O Lord

G C

I exalt Thee, I exalt Thee

G D

I exalt Thee, O Lord

Verse 2

G C G

For Thou, O Lord, art high above all the earth

G C D

Thou art exalted far above all gods

Chorus

G C

I exalt Thee, I exalt Thee

G D

I exalt Thee, O Lord

G C

I exalt Thee, I exalt Thee

G D

I exalt Thee, O Lord

Bridge

C G

I will give thanks to Thee, O Lord

D

For Thou hast heard me

C G

And art become my salvation

D G

The stone which the builders refused

C G D

Is become the headstone of the corner

Chorus

G C

I exalt Thee, I exalt Thee

G D

I exalt Thee, O Lord

G C

I exalt Thee, I exalt Thee

G D

I exalt Thee, O Lord

Practice tip: Master the G-C-D chord progression before adding the lyrics to build muscle memory.

Frequently Asked Questions

What chords do you need to play "I Exalt Thee"?

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

Is "I Exalt Thee" 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 Exalt Thee" in?

It is in the key of G.

Who wrote "I Exalt Thee"?

It was written by Pete Sanchez Jr, and released in 1977.

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

I Exalt Thee Chords – Banjo

A classic praise and worship song by Pete Sanchez Jr. Beginner difficulty in the key of G.

Basic Strum (4/4 Time)

↓↓↑↑↓↑

123456

Tip: Use a simple down-up strum to keep the focus on the worshipful lyrics.

Lyrics & Chords

Full Song

Verse 1

G C G

For Thou, O Lord, art high above all the earth

G C D

Thou art exalted far above all gods

Chorus

G C

I exalt Thee, I exalt Thee

G D

I exalt Thee, O Lord

G C

I exalt Thee, I exalt Thee

G D

I exalt Thee, O Lord

Verse 2

G C G

For Thou, O Lord, art high above all the earth

G C D

Thou art exalted far above all gods

Chorus

G C

I exalt Thee, I exalt Thee

G D

I exalt Thee, O Lord

G C

I exalt Thee, I exalt Thee

G D

I exalt Thee, O Lord

Bridge

C G

I will give thanks to Thee, O Lord

D

For Thou hast heard me

C G

And art become my salvation

D G

The stone which the builders refused

C G D

Is become the headstone of the corner

Chorus

G C

I exalt Thee, I exalt Thee

G D

I exalt Thee, O Lord

G C

I exalt Thee, I exalt Thee

G D

I exalt Thee, O Lord

Practice tip: Master the G-C-D chord progression before adding the lyrics to build muscle memory.

Frequently Asked Questions

What chords do you need to play "I Exalt Thee"?

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

Is "I Exalt Thee" 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 Exalt Thee" in?

It is in the key of G.

Who wrote "I Exalt Thee"?

It was written by Pete Sanchez Jr, and released in 1977.

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

I Exalt Thee Chords – Mandolin

A classic praise and worship song by Pete Sanchez Jr. Beginner difficulty in the key of G.

Basic Strum (4/4 Time)

↓↓↑↑↓↑

123456

Tip: Use a simple down-up strum to keep the focus on the worshipful lyrics.

Lyrics & Chords

Full Song

Verse 1

G C G

For Thou, O Lord, art high above all the earth

G C D

Thou art exalted far above all gods

Chorus

G C

I exalt Thee, I exalt Thee

G D

I exalt Thee, O Lord

G C

I exalt Thee, I exalt Thee

G D

I exalt Thee, O Lord

Verse 2

G C G

For Thou, O Lord, art high above all the earth

G C D

Thou art exalted far above all gods

Chorus

G C

I exalt Thee, I exalt Thee

G D

I exalt Thee, O Lord

G C

I exalt Thee, I exalt Thee

G D

I exalt Thee, O Lord

Bridge

C G

I will give thanks to Thee, O Lord

D

For Thou hast heard me

C G

And art become my salvation

D G

The stone which the builders refused

C G D

Is become the headstone of the corner

Chorus

G C

I exalt Thee, I exalt Thee

G D

I exalt Thee, O Lord

G C

I exalt Thee, I exalt Thee

G D

I exalt Thee, O Lord

Practice tip: Master the G-C-D chord progression before adding the lyrics to build muscle memory.

Frequently Asked Questions

What chords do you need to play "I Exalt Thee"?

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

Is "I Exalt Thee" 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 Exalt Thee" in?

It is in the key of G.

Who wrote "I Exalt Thee"?

It was written by Pete Sanchez Jr, and released in 1977.

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

I Exalt Thee Chords – Harmonica

A classic praise and worship song by Pete Sanchez Jr. Beginner difficulty in the key of G.

Basic Strum (4/4 Time)

↓↓↑↑↓↑

123456

Tip: Use a simple down-up strum to keep the focus on the worshipful lyrics.

Lyrics & Chords

Full Song

Verse 1

G C G

For Thou, O Lord, art high above all the earth

G C D

Thou art exalted far above all gods

Chorus

G C

I exalt Thee, I exalt Thee

G D

I exalt Thee, O Lord

G C

I exalt Thee, I exalt Thee

G D

I exalt Thee, O Lord

Verse 2

G C G

For Thou, O Lord, art high above all the earth

G C D

Thou art exalted far above all gods

Chorus

G C

I exalt Thee, I exalt Thee

G D

I exalt Thee, O Lord

G C

I exalt Thee, I exalt Thee

G D

I exalt Thee, O Lord

Bridge

C G

I will give thanks to Thee, O Lord

D

For Thou hast heard me

C G

And art become my salvation

D G

The stone which the builders refused

C G D

Is become the headstone of the corner

Chorus

G C

I exalt Thee, I exalt Thee

G D

I exalt Thee, O Lord

G C

I exalt Thee, I exalt Thee

G D

I exalt Thee, O Lord

Practice tip: Master the G-C-D chord progression before adding the lyrics to build muscle memory.

Frequently Asked Questions

What chords do you need to play "I Exalt Thee"?

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

Is "I Exalt Thee" 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 Exalt Thee" in?

It is in the key of G.

Who wrote "I Exalt Thee"?

It was written by Pete Sanchez Jr, and released in 1977.