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Key
G
Difficulty
Beginner
Capo
None
Chords
G · C · D · Em
Is He Worthy Chords – Guitar
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Key
G
Difficulty
Beginner
Tuning
G-C-E-A
Chords
G · C · D · Em
Is He Worthy Chords – Ukulele
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Key
G
Difficulty
Beginner
Left Hand
Root notes
Chords
G · C · D · Em
Is He Worthy Chords – Piano
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Key
G
Difficulty
Beginner
Tuning
gDGBD (Open G)
Chords
G · C · D · Em
Is He Worthy Chords – Banjo
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Key
G
Difficulty
Beginner
Tuning
G-D-A-E
Chords
G · C · D · Em
Is He Worthy Chords – Mandolin
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Key
G
Difficulty
Beginner
Harp Key
C Diatonic
Chords
G · C · D · Em
Is He Worthy Chords – Harmonica
A modern hymn of lament and hope by Andrew Peterson. Beginner difficulty in the key of G.
Gentle Ballad (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 these chords are for open position in G.
Chords & Structure
Full Song
Verse 1
G – C – G (×2)
G – C – G – D – G
Verse 2
G – C – G – G
G – C – G (×2)
G – C – G – D
Chorus
G – C
G – D
G – C (×2)
G – D
G – C
G
Verse 3
G – C – G (×2)
G – C – G – D – G
Verse 4
G – C – G – G
G – C – G (×2)
G – C – G – D – G
Chorus
G – C
G – D
G – C (×2)
G – D
G – C
G
Bridge
C – G – Am – Em
C – G – Am – Em – D
G – C
G – D
G – C
G – D
G – C
G
Chorus
G – C
G – D
G – C (×2)
G – D
G – C
G
Practice tip: The song is a call and response. Practice the chord changes for the leader’s lines (the questions) first, then add the simple, one-chord responses (in parentheses) for the “congregation.”
Frequently Asked Questions
What chords do you need to play "Is He Worthy"?
You need 4 beginner-friendly chords: G, C, D and Em.
Is "Is He Worthy" 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 "Is He Worthy" in?
It is in the key of G.
Who wrote "Is He Worthy"?
It was written by Andrew Peterson, Ben Shive, and released in 2018.