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I Surrender All Chords

Traditional Beginner Key of G 4 Chords 3 min read Updated Jul 2026

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Key

G

Difficulty

Beginner

Capo

None

Chords

G · C · D · Em

I Surrender All Chords – Guitar

A classic Christian hymn of devotion and commitment. 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 tricky; focus on the chord changes.

Lyrics & Chords

Full Song

Verse 1

G C G

All to Jesus I surrender,

D G C G

All to Him I freely give;

C G D

I will ever love and trust Him,

G C G

In His presence daily live.

Chorus

C G D G

I surrender all, I surrender all;

C G D

All to Thee, my blessed Savior,

G C

I surrender all.

Verse 2

G C G

All to Jesus I surrender,

D G C G

Humbly at His feet I bow;

C G D

Worldly pleasures all forsaken,

G C G

Take me, Jesus, take me now.

Chorus

C G D G

I surrender all, I surrender all;

C G D

All to Thee, my blessed Savior,

G C

I surrender all.

Verse 3

G C G

All to Jesus I surrender,

D G C G

Make me, Savior, wholly Thine;

C G D

Let me feel the Holy Spirit,

G C G

Truly know that Thou art mine.

Chorus

C G D G

I surrender all, I surrender all;

C G D

All to Thee, my blessed Savior,

G C

I surrender all.

Verse 4

G C G

All to Jesus I surrender,

D G C G

Lord, I give myself to Thee;

C G D

Fill me with Thy love and power,

G C G

Let Thy blessing fall on me.

Chorus

C G D G

I surrender all, I surrender all;

C G D

All to Thee, my blessed Savior,

G C

I surrender all.

Verse 5

G C G

All to Jesus I surrender,

D G C G

Now I feel the sacred flame;

C G D

Oh, the joy of full salvation!

G C G

Glory, glory to His name!

Chorus

C G D G

I surrender all, I surrender all;

C G D

All to Thee, my blessed Savior,

G C

I surrender all.

Practice tip: Master the G-C-D chord progression, as it’s the core of the song. Practice switching between G and C slowly before adding the strum.

Frequently Asked Questions

What chords do you need to play "I Surrender All"?

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

Is "I Surrender All" 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 Surrender All" in?

It is in the key of G.

Who wrote "I Surrender All"?

It was written by Judson W. Van DeVenter, Winfield S. Weeden, and released in 1896.

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Key

G

Difficulty

Beginner

Tuning

G-C-E-A

Chords

G · C · D · Em

I Surrender All Chords – Ukulele

A classic Christian hymn of devotion and commitment. 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 tricky; focus on the chord changes.

Lyrics & Chords

Full Song

Verse 1

G C G

All to Jesus I surrender,

D G C G

All to Him I freely give;

C G D

I will ever love and trust Him,

G C G

In His presence daily live.

Chorus

C G D G

I surrender all, I surrender all;

C G D

All to Thee, my blessed Savior,

G C

I surrender all.

Verse 2

G C G

All to Jesus I surrender,

D G C G

Humbly at His feet I bow;

C G D

Worldly pleasures all forsaken,

G C G

Take me, Jesus, take me now.

Chorus

C G D G

I surrender all, I surrender all;

C G D

All to Thee, my blessed Savior,

G C

I surrender all.

Verse 3

G C G

All to Jesus I surrender,

D G C G

Make me, Savior, wholly Thine;

C G D

Let me feel the Holy Spirit,

G C G

Truly know that Thou art mine.

Chorus

C G D G

I surrender all, I surrender all;

C G D

All to Thee, my blessed Savior,

G C

I surrender all.

Verse 4

G C G

All to Jesus I surrender,

D G C G

Lord, I give myself to Thee;

C G D

Fill me with Thy love and power,

G C G

Let Thy blessing fall on me.

Chorus

C G D G

I surrender all, I surrender all;

C G D

All to Thee, my blessed Savior,

G C

I surrender all.

Verse 5

G C G

All to Jesus I surrender,

D G C G

Now I feel the sacred flame;

C G D

Oh, the joy of full salvation!

G C G

Glory, glory to His name!

Chorus

C G D G

I surrender all, I surrender all;

C G D

All to Thee, my blessed Savior,

G C

I surrender all.

Practice tip: Master the G-C-D chord progression, as it’s the core of the song. Practice switching between G and C slowly before adding the strum.

Frequently Asked Questions

What chords do you need to play "I Surrender All"?

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

Is "I Surrender All" 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 Surrender All" in?

It is in the key of G.

Who wrote "I Surrender All"?

It was written by Judson W. Van DeVenter, Winfield S. Weeden, and released in 1896.

Gtap to play

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Key

G

Difficulty

Beginner

Left Hand

Root notes

Chords

G · C · D · Em

I Surrender All Chords – Piano

A classic Christian hymn of devotion and commitment. 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 tricky; focus on the chord changes.

Lyrics & Chords

Full Song

Verse 1

G C G

All to Jesus I surrender,

D G C G

All to Him I freely give;

C G D

I will ever love and trust Him,

G C G

In His presence daily live.

Chorus

C G D G

I surrender all, I surrender all;

C G D

All to Thee, my blessed Savior,

G C

I surrender all.

Verse 2

G C G

All to Jesus I surrender,

D G C G

Humbly at His feet I bow;

C G D

Worldly pleasures all forsaken,

G C G

Take me, Jesus, take me now.

Chorus

C G D G

I surrender all, I surrender all;

C G D

All to Thee, my blessed Savior,

G C

I surrender all.

Verse 3

G C G

All to Jesus I surrender,

D G C G

Make me, Savior, wholly Thine;

C G D

Let me feel the Holy Spirit,

G C G

Truly know that Thou art mine.

Chorus

C G D G

I surrender all, I surrender all;

C G D

All to Thee, my blessed Savior,

G C

I surrender all.

Verse 4

G C G

All to Jesus I surrender,

D G C G

Lord, I give myself to Thee;

C G D

Fill me with Thy love and power,

G C G

Let Thy blessing fall on me.

Chorus

C G D G

I surrender all, I surrender all;

C G D

All to Thee, my blessed Savior,

G C

I surrender all.

Verse 5

G C G

All to Jesus I surrender,

D G C G

Now I feel the sacred flame;

C G D

Oh, the joy of full salvation!

G C G

Glory, glory to His name!

Chorus

C G D G

I surrender all, I surrender all;

C G D

All to Thee, my blessed Savior,

G C

I surrender all.

Practice tip: Master the G-C-D chord progression, as it’s the core of the song. Practice switching between G and C slowly before adding the strum.

Frequently Asked Questions

What chords do you need to play "I Surrender All"?

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

Is "I Surrender All" 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 Surrender All" in?

It is in the key of G.

Who wrote "I Surrender All"?

It was written by Judson W. Van DeVenter, Winfield S. Weeden, and released in 1896.

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 Surrender All Chords – Banjo

A classic Christian hymn of devotion and commitment. 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 tricky; focus on the chord changes.

Lyrics & Chords

Full Song

Verse 1

G C G

All to Jesus I surrender,

D G C G

All to Him I freely give;

C G D

I will ever love and trust Him,

G C G

In His presence daily live.

Chorus

C G D G

I surrender all, I surrender all;

C G D

All to Thee, my blessed Savior,

G C

I surrender all.

Verse 2

G C G

All to Jesus I surrender,

D G C G

Humbly at His feet I bow;

C G D

Worldly pleasures all forsaken,

G C G

Take me, Jesus, take me now.

Chorus

C G D G

I surrender all, I surrender all;

C G D

All to Thee, my blessed Savior,

G C

I surrender all.

Verse 3

G C G

All to Jesus I surrender,

D G C G

Make me, Savior, wholly Thine;

C G D

Let me feel the Holy Spirit,

G C G

Truly know that Thou art mine.

Chorus

C G D G

I surrender all, I surrender all;

C G D

All to Thee, my blessed Savior,

G C

I surrender all.

Verse 4

G C G

All to Jesus I surrender,

D G C G

Lord, I give myself to Thee;

C G D

Fill me with Thy love and power,

G C G

Let Thy blessing fall on me.

Chorus

C G D G

I surrender all, I surrender all;

C G D

All to Thee, my blessed Savior,

G C

I surrender all.

Verse 5

G C G

All to Jesus I surrender,

D G C G

Now I feel the sacred flame;

C G D

Oh, the joy of full salvation!

G C G

Glory, glory to His name!

Chorus

C G D G

I surrender all, I surrender all;

C G D

All to Thee, my blessed Savior,

G C

I surrender all.

Practice tip: Master the G-C-D chord progression, as it’s the core of the song. Practice switching between G and C slowly before adding the strum.

Frequently Asked Questions

What chords do you need to play "I Surrender All"?

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

Is "I Surrender All" 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 Surrender All" in?

It is in the key of G.

Who wrote "I Surrender All"?

It was written by Judson W. Van DeVenter, Winfield S. Weeden, and released in 1896.

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 Surrender All Chords – Mandolin

A classic Christian hymn of devotion and commitment. Beginner difficulty in the key of G.

Basic Strum (4/4 Time)

↓↓↑↑↓↑

123456

Tip: Use a simple down-up strum if the pattern is tricky; focus on the chord changes.

Lyrics & Chords

Full Song

Verse 1

G C G

All to Jesus I surrender,

D G C G

All to Him I freely give;

C G D

I will ever love and trust Him,

G C G

In His presence daily live.

Chorus

C G D G

I surrender all, I surrender all;

C G D

All to Thee, my blessed Savior,

G C

I surrender all.

Verse 2

G C G

All to Jesus I surrender,

D G C G

Humbly at His feet I bow;

C G D

Worldly pleasures all forsaken,

G C G

Take me, Jesus, take me now.

Chorus

C G D G

I surrender all, I surrender all;

C G D

All to Thee, my blessed Savior,

G C

I surrender all.

Verse 3

G C G

All to Jesus I surrender,

D G C G

Make me, Savior, wholly Thine;

C G D

Let me feel the Holy Spirit,

G C G

Truly know that Thou art mine.

Chorus

C G D G

I surrender all, I surrender all;

C G D

All to Thee, my blessed Savior,

G C

I surrender all.

Verse 4

G C G

All to Jesus I surrender,

D G C G

Lord, I give myself to Thee;

C G D

Fill me with Thy love and power,

G C G

Let Thy blessing fall on me.

Chorus

C G D G

I surrender all, I surrender all;

C G D

All to Thee, my blessed Savior,

G C

I surrender all.

Verse 5

G C G

All to Jesus I surrender,

D G C G

Now I feel the sacred flame;

C G D

Oh, the joy of full salvation!

G C G

Glory, glory to His name!

Chorus

C G D G

I surrender all, I surrender all;

C G D

All to Thee, my blessed Savior,

G C

I surrender all.

Practice tip: Master the G-C-D chord progression, as it’s the core of the song. Practice switching between G and C slowly before adding the strum.

Frequently Asked Questions

What chords do you need to play "I Surrender All"?

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

Is "I Surrender All" 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 Surrender All" in?

It is in the key of G.

Who wrote "I Surrender All"?

It was written by Judson W. Van DeVenter, Winfield S. Weeden, and released in 1896.

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 Surrender All Chords – Harmonica

A classic Christian hymn of devotion and commitment. Beginner difficulty in the key of G.

Basic Strum (4/4 Time)

↓↓↑↑↓↑

123456

Tip: Use a simple down-up strum if the pattern is tricky; focus on the chord changes.

Lyrics & Chords

Full Song

Verse 1

G C G

All to Jesus I surrender,

D G C G

All to Him I freely give;

C G D

I will ever love and trust Him,

G C G

In His presence daily live.

Chorus

C G D G

I surrender all, I surrender all;

C G D

All to Thee, my blessed Savior,

G C

I surrender all.

Verse 2

G C G

All to Jesus I surrender,

D G C G

Humbly at His feet I bow;

C G D

Worldly pleasures all forsaken,

G C G

Take me, Jesus, take me now.

Chorus

C G D G

I surrender all, I surrender all;

C G D

All to Thee, my blessed Savior,

G C

I surrender all.

Verse 3

G C G

All to Jesus I surrender,

D G C G

Make me, Savior, wholly Thine;

C G D

Let me feel the Holy Spirit,

G C G

Truly know that Thou art mine.

Chorus

C G D G

I surrender all, I surrender all;

C G D

All to Thee, my blessed Savior,

G C

I surrender all.

Verse 4

G C G

All to Jesus I surrender,

D G C G

Lord, I give myself to Thee;

C G D

Fill me with Thy love and power,

G C G

Let Thy blessing fall on me.

Chorus

C G D G

I surrender all, I surrender all;

C G D

All to Thee, my blessed Savior,

G C

I surrender all.

Verse 5

G C G

All to Jesus I surrender,

D G C G

Now I feel the sacred flame;

C G D

Oh, the joy of full salvation!

G C G

Glory, glory to His name!

Chorus

C G D G

I surrender all, I surrender all;

C G D

All to Thee, my blessed Savior,

G C

I surrender all.

Practice tip: Master the G-C-D chord progression, as it’s the core of the song. Practice switching between G and C slowly before adding the strum.

Frequently Asked Questions

What chords do you need to play "I Surrender All"?

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

Is "I Surrender All" 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 Surrender All" in?

It is in the key of G.

Who wrote "I Surrender All"?

It was written by Judson W. Van DeVenter, Winfield S. Weeden, and released in 1896.