Worship

I Give Myself Away Chords

William McDowell 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 Give Myself Away Chords – Guitar

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Key

G

Difficulty

Beginner

Tuning

G-C-E-A

Chords

G · C · D · Em

I Give Myself Away Chords – Ukulele

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Key

G

Difficulty

Beginner

Left Hand

Root notes

Chords

G · C · D · Em

I Give Myself Away Chords – Piano

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Key

G

Difficulty

Beginner

Tuning

gDGBD (Open G)

Chords

G · C · D · Em

I Give Myself Away Chords – Banjo

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Key

G

Difficulty

Beginner

Tuning

G-D-A-E

Chords

G · C · D · Em

I Give Myself Away Chords – Mandolin

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Key

G

Difficulty

Beginner

Harp Key

C Diatonic

Chords

G · C · D · Em

I Give Myself Away Chords – Harmonica

A worship song by William McDowell where the singer offers their life to God. Beginner difficulty in the key of G.

Chords used: G, C, D, Em · Key: G · Difficulty: Beginner

Worship 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, but play the G chord shapes shown.

Chords & Structure

Full Song

Verse 1

G

C

D – G

G – C

D – G

Chorus

G – C

D – G

C – G

D – G

G – C

D – G

C – G

D – G

Verse 2

G

C

D – G

G – C

D – G

Chorus

G – C

D – G

C – G

D – G

G – C

D – G

C – G

D – G

Bridge

C – G

D

C – G

D

C – G

D

C – G

D

Chorus

G – C

D – G

C – G

D – G

G – C

D – G

C – G

D – G

Practice tip: Master the G, C, and D chord transitions slowly before adding the strum pattern; the song’s power is in its steady, heartfelt delivery.

Frequently Asked Questions

What chords do you need to play "I Give Myself Away"?

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

Is "I Give Myself Away" 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 Give Myself Away" in?

It is in the key of G.

Who wrote "I Give Myself Away"?

It was written by William McDowell, and released in 2009.