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Key
G
Difficulty
Beginner
Capo
None
Chords
G · C · D · Em · Am
It Is Well with My Soul Chords – Guitar
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Key
G
Difficulty
Beginner
Tuning
G-C-E-A
Chords
G · C · D · Em · Am
It Is Well with My Soul Chords – Ukulele
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Key
G
Difficulty
Beginner
Left Hand
Root notes
Chords
G · C · D · Em · Am
It Is Well with My Soul Chords – Piano
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Key
G
Difficulty
Beginner
Tuning
gDGBD (Open G)
Chords
G · C · D · Em · Am
It Is Well with My Soul Chords – Banjo
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Key
G
Difficulty
Beginner
Tuning
G-D-A-E
Chords
G · C · D · Em · Am
It Is Well with My Soul Chords – Mandolin
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Key
G
Difficulty
Beginner
Harp Key
C Diatonic
Chords
G · C · D · Em · Am
It Is Well with My Soul Chords – Harmonica
A traditional Christian hymn of profound peace and faith written by Horatio Spafford. Beginner difficulty in the key of G.
Folk Strum (4/4 Time)
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Tip: Use a capo on the 3rd fret to play along with recordings in the key of Bb, while using these G-position chords.
Chords & Structure
Full Song
Verse 1
G – D
G – Em – Am – C
G – D – G – Em
Am – D – G
Chorus
G – D
G – C – G
Verse 2
G – D
G – Em – Am – C
G – D – G – Em
Am – D – G
Chorus
G – D
G – C – G
Verse 3
G – D
G – Em – Am – C
G – D – G – Em
Am – D – G
Chorus
G – D
G – C – G
Verse 4
G – D
G – Em – Am – C
G – D – G – Em
Am – D – G
Chorus
G – D
G – C – G
Practice tip: The chord progression G-D-Em-C is very common. Practice switching between G and D, and between Em and C, until you can do it without pausing the strum.
Frequently Asked Questions
What chords do you need to play "It Is Well with My Soul"?
You need 5 beginner-friendly chords: G, C, D, Em and Am.
Is "It Is Well with My Soul" easy to play on guitar?
It is rated beginner and uses only 5 chords in the key of G, making it a good choice for players at that level.
What key is "It Is Well with My Soul" in?
It is in the key of G.
Who wrote "It Is Well with My Soul"?
It was written by Horatio Spafford, Philip Bliss, and released in 1876.