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Key
G
Difficulty
Beginner
Capo
None
Chords
G · C · D · Em
If I Got Jesus Chords – Guitar
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Key
G
Difficulty
Beginner
Tuning
G-C-E-A
Chords
G · C · D · Em
If I Got Jesus Chords – Ukulele
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Key
G
Difficulty
Beginner
Left Hand
Root notes
Chords
G · C · D · Em
If I Got Jesus Chords – Piano
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Key
G
Difficulty
Beginner
Tuning
gDGBD (Open G)
Chords
G · C · D · Em
If I Got Jesus Chords – Banjo
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Key
G
Difficulty
Beginner
Tuning
G-D-A-E
Chords
G · C · D · Em
If I Got Jesus Chords – Mandolin
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Key
G
Difficulty
Beginner
Harp Key
C Diatonic
Chords
G · C · D · Em
If I Got Jesus Chords – Harmonica
A reflective song by Zach Bryan about finding contentment through faith and simple living. Beginner difficulty in the key of G.
Folk 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, C, D, and Em shapes shown.
Chords & Structure
Full Song
Verse 1
G
C – G
D – Em
C – G – D
Chorus
G – C
G – D
Em – C
G – D – G
Verse 2
G
C – G
D – Em
C – G – D
Chorus
G – C
G – D
Em – C
G – D – G
Bridge
Em – C – G
D – Em – C
G – D – Em
C – D – G
Chorus
G – C
G – D
Em – C
G – D – G
Outro
G – C – G
D – Em – C
G – D – G
Practice tip: The chords G, C, D, and Em are the only ones used. Master switching between G and C smoothly, as it’s the most common change in the song.
Frequently Asked Questions
What chords do you need to play "If I Got Jesus"?
You need 4 beginner-friendly chords: G, C, D and Em.
Is "If I Got Jesus" 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 "If I Got Jesus" in?
It is in the key of G.
Who wrote "If I Got Jesus"?
It was written by Zach Bryan, and released in 2023.