A traditional Christian hymn expressing a resolute commitment to follow Jesus. Beginner difficulty in the key of G.
Basic Strum (4/4 Time)
↓↓↑↑↓↑
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Tip: Use a simple down-up strum if the pattern is too complex; focus on changing chords cleanly.
Lyrics & Chords
Full Song
Verse 1
GC
I have decided to follow Jesus;
GC
I have decided to follow Jesus;
GC
I have decided to follow Jesus;
GDG
No turning back, no turning back.
Chorus
GC
The world behind me, the cross before me;
GC
The world behind me, the cross before me;
GC
The world behind me, the cross before me;
GDG
No turning back, no turning back.
Verse 2
GC
Though none go with me, still I will follow;
GC
Though none go with me, still I will follow;
GC
Though none go with me, still I will follow;
GDG
No turning back, no turning back.
Chorus
GC
The world behind me, the cross before me;
GC
The world behind me, the cross before me;
GC
The world behind me, the cross before me;
GDG
No turning back, no turning back.
Verse 3
GC
Will you decide now to follow Jesus?
GC
Will you decide now to follow Jesus?
GC
Will you decide now to follow Jesus?
GDG
No turning back, no turning back.
Chorus
GC
The world behind me, the cross before me;
GC
The world behind me, the cross before me;
GC
The world behind me, the cross before me;
GDG
No turning back, no turning back.
Practice tip: Master the G to C change, as it’s the most common transition in this song. Practice slowly without the strum, just moving your fingers between the two shapes.
Gtap to play
Ctap to play
Dtap to play
Emtap to play
Key
G Major
Difficulty
Beginner
Tuning
G-C-E-A
Chords
G · C · D · Em
A traditional Christian hymn expressing a resolute commitment to follow Jesus. Beginner difficulty in the key of G.
Basic Strum (4/4 Time)
↓↓↑↑↓↑
123456
Tip: Use a simple down-up strum if the pattern is too complex; focus on changing chords cleanly.
Lyrics & Chords
Full Song
Verse 1
GC
I have decided to follow Jesus;
GC
I have decided to follow Jesus;
GC
I have decided to follow Jesus;
GDG
No turning back, no turning back.
Chorus
GC
The world behind me, the cross before me;
GC
The world behind me, the cross before me;
GC
The world behind me, the cross before me;
GDG
No turning back, no turning back.
Verse 2
GC
Though none go with me, still I will follow;
GC
Though none go with me, still I will follow;
GC
Though none go with me, still I will follow;
GDG
No turning back, no turning back.
Chorus
GC
The world behind me, the cross before me;
GC
The world behind me, the cross before me;
GC
The world behind me, the cross before me;
GDG
No turning back, no turning back.
Verse 3
GC
Will you decide now to follow Jesus?
GC
Will you decide now to follow Jesus?
GC
Will you decide now to follow Jesus?
GDG
No turning back, no turning back.
Chorus
GC
The world behind me, the cross before me;
GC
The world behind me, the cross before me;
GC
The world behind me, the cross before me;
GDG
No turning back, no turning back.
Practice tip: Master the G to C change, as it’s the most common transition in this song. Practice slowly without the strum, just moving your fingers between the two shapes.
Gtap to play
Ctap to play
Dtap to play
Emtap to play
Key
G Major
Difficulty
Beginner
Left Hand
Root notes
Chords
G · C · D · Em
A traditional Christian hymn expressing a resolute commitment to follow Jesus. Beginner difficulty in the key of G.
Basic Strum (4/4 Time)
↓↓↑↑↓↑
123456
Tip: Use a simple down-up strum if the pattern is too complex; focus on changing chords cleanly.
Lyrics & Chords
Full Song
Verse 1
GC
I have decided to follow Jesus;
GC
I have decided to follow Jesus;
GC
I have decided to follow Jesus;
GDG
No turning back, no turning back.
Chorus
GC
The world behind me, the cross before me;
GC
The world behind me, the cross before me;
GC
The world behind me, the cross before me;
GDG
No turning back, no turning back.
Verse 2
GC
Though none go with me, still I will follow;
GC
Though none go with me, still I will follow;
GC
Though none go with me, still I will follow;
GDG
No turning back, no turning back.
Chorus
GC
The world behind me, the cross before me;
GC
The world behind me, the cross before me;
GC
The world behind me, the cross before me;
GDG
No turning back, no turning back.
Verse 3
GC
Will you decide now to follow Jesus?
GC
Will you decide now to follow Jesus?
GC
Will you decide now to follow Jesus?
GDG
No turning back, no turning back.
Chorus
GC
The world behind me, the cross before me;
GC
The world behind me, the cross before me;
GC
The world behind me, the cross before me;
GDG
No turning back, no turning back.
Practice tip: Master the G to C change, as it’s the most common transition in this song. Practice slowly without the strum, just moving your fingers between the two shapes.
Gtap to play
Ctap to play
Dtap to play
Emtap to play
Key
G Major
Difficulty
Beginner
Tuning
gDGBD (Open G)
Chords
G · C · D · Em
A traditional Christian hymn expressing a resolute commitment to follow Jesus. Beginner difficulty in the key of G.
Basic Strum (4/4 Time)
↓↓↑↑↓↑
123456
Tip: Use a simple down-up strum if the pattern is too complex; focus on changing chords cleanly.
Lyrics & Chords
Full Song
Verse 1
GC
I have decided to follow Jesus;
GC
I have decided to follow Jesus;
GC
I have decided to follow Jesus;
GDG
No turning back, no turning back.
Chorus
GC
The world behind me, the cross before me;
GC
The world behind me, the cross before me;
GC
The world behind me, the cross before me;
GDG
No turning back, no turning back.
Verse 2
GC
Though none go with me, still I will follow;
GC
Though none go with me, still I will follow;
GC
Though none go with me, still I will follow;
GDG
No turning back, no turning back.
Chorus
GC
The world behind me, the cross before me;
GC
The world behind me, the cross before me;
GC
The world behind me, the cross before me;
GDG
No turning back, no turning back.
Verse 3
GC
Will you decide now to follow Jesus?
GC
Will you decide now to follow Jesus?
GC
Will you decide now to follow Jesus?
GDG
No turning back, no turning back.
Chorus
GC
The world behind me, the cross before me;
GC
The world behind me, the cross before me;
GC
The world behind me, the cross before me;
GDG
No turning back, no turning back.
Practice tip: Master the G to C change, as it’s the most common transition in this song. Practice slowly without the strum, just moving your fingers between the two shapes.
Gtap to play
Ctap to play
Dtap to play
Emtap to play
Key
G Major
Difficulty
Beginner
Tuning
G-D-A-E
Chords
G · C · D · Em
A traditional Christian hymn expressing a resolute commitment to follow Jesus. Beginner difficulty in the key of G.
Basic Strum (4/4 Time)
↓↓↑↑↓↑
123456
Tip: Use a simple down-up strum if the pattern is too complex; focus on changing chords cleanly.
Lyrics & Chords
Full Song
Verse 1
GC
I have decided to follow Jesus;
GC
I have decided to follow Jesus;
GC
I have decided to follow Jesus;
GDG
No turning back, no turning back.
Chorus
GC
The world behind me, the cross before me;
GC
The world behind me, the cross before me;
GC
The world behind me, the cross before me;
GDG
No turning back, no turning back.
Verse 2
GC
Though none go with me, still I will follow;
GC
Though none go with me, still I will follow;
GC
Though none go with me, still I will follow;
GDG
No turning back, no turning back.
Chorus
GC
The world behind me, the cross before me;
GC
The world behind me, the cross before me;
GC
The world behind me, the cross before me;
GDG
No turning back, no turning back.
Verse 3
GC
Will you decide now to follow Jesus?
GC
Will you decide now to follow Jesus?
GC
Will you decide now to follow Jesus?
GDG
No turning back, no turning back.
Chorus
GC
The world behind me, the cross before me;
GC
The world behind me, the cross before me;
GC
The world behind me, the cross before me;
GDG
No turning back, no turning back.
Practice tip: Master the G to C change, as it’s the most common transition in this song. Practice slowly without the strum, just moving your fingers between the two shapes.
Gtap to play
Ctap to play
Dtap to play
Emtap to play
Key
G Major
Difficulty
Beginner
Harp Key
C Diatonic
Chords
G · C · D · Em
A traditional Christian hymn expressing a resolute commitment to follow Jesus. Beginner difficulty in the key of G.
Basic Strum (4/4 Time)
↓↓↑↑↓↑
123456
Tip: Use a simple down-up strum if the pattern is too complex; focus on changing chords cleanly.
Lyrics & Chords
Full Song
Verse 1
GC
I have decided to follow Jesus;
GC
I have decided to follow Jesus;
GC
I have decided to follow Jesus;
GDG
No turning back, no turning back.
Chorus
GC
The world behind me, the cross before me;
GC
The world behind me, the cross before me;
GC
The world behind me, the cross before me;
GDG
No turning back, no turning back.
Verse 2
GC
Though none go with me, still I will follow;
GC
Though none go with me, still I will follow;
GC
Though none go with me, still I will follow;
GDG
No turning back, no turning back.
Chorus
GC
The world behind me, the cross before me;
GC
The world behind me, the cross before me;
GC
The world behind me, the cross before me;
GDG
No turning back, no turning back.
Verse 3
GC
Will you decide now to follow Jesus?
GC
Will you decide now to follow Jesus?
GC
Will you decide now to follow Jesus?
GDG
No turning back, no turning back.
Chorus
GC
The world behind me, the cross before me;
GC
The world behind me, the cross before me;
GC
The world behind me, the cross before me;
GDG
No turning back, no turning back.
Practice tip: Master the G to C change, as it’s the most common transition in this song. Practice slowly without the strum, just moving your fingers between the two shapes.