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Jesus at the Center Chords

Israel Houghton 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

Jesus at the Center Chords – Guitar

A powerful worship anthem by Israel Houghton emphasizing Christ’s centrality. Beginner difficulty in the key of G.

Worship 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, while still playing the G shapes shown.

Lyrics & Chords

Full Song

Verse 1

G C

Jesus at the center of it all

G C

Jesus at the center of it all

G

From beginning to the end

C

It will always be, it’s always been You

G C

Jesus, Jesus

Chorus

G

Nothing else matters

C G

Nothing in this world will do

D G

Jesus, You’re the center

C G

Everything revolves around You

D G C

Jesus, You’re the center of it all

Verse 2

G C

The center of my joy, the center of it all

G C

All my hopes, all my dreams, the center of it all

G

From my heart to the heavens

C

Jesus be the center

G C

Jesus, Jesus

Chorus

G

Nothing else matters

C G

Nothing in this world will do

D G

Jesus, You’re the center

C G

Everything revolves around You

D G C

Jesus, You’re the center of it all

Bridge

G

From my heart to the heavens

C G

Jesus be the center

C

It’s all about You

G

Yes, it’s all about You

D G

Jesus, Jesus

From my heart to the heavens

C G

Jesus be the center

C

It’s all about You

G

Yes, it’s all about You

D G

Jesus, Jesus

Chorus

G

Nothing else matters

C G

Nothing in this world will do

D G

Jesus, You’re the center

C G

Everything revolves around You

D G C

Jesus, You’re the center of it all

Outro

G C

Jesus at the center of it all

G C

Jesus at the center of it all

G

From beginning to the end

C

It will always be, it’s always been You

G C

Jesus, Jesus

G C

Jesus, Jesus

G

Jesus

Practice tip: Master the G to C transition, as it’s the most common change in this song; keep your strumming hand moving steadily even if your fretting hand is slow to find the chord.

Frequently Asked Questions

What chords do you need to play "Jesus at the Center"?

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

Is "Jesus at the Center" 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 "Jesus at the Center" in?

It is in the key of G.

Who wrote "Jesus at the Center"?

It was written by Israel Houghton, Micah Massey, and released in 2012.

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Key

G

Difficulty

Beginner

Tuning

G-C-E-A

Chords

G · C · D · Em

Jesus at the Center Chords – Ukulele

A powerful worship anthem by Israel Houghton emphasizing Christ’s centrality. Beginner difficulty in the key of G.

Worship 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, while still playing the G shapes shown.

Lyrics & Chords

Full Song

Verse 1

G C

Jesus at the center of it all

G C

Jesus at the center of it all

G

From beginning to the end

C

It will always be, it’s always been You

G C

Jesus, Jesus

Chorus

G

Nothing else matters

C G

Nothing in this world will do

D G

Jesus, You’re the center

C G

Everything revolves around You

D G C

Jesus, You’re the center of it all

Verse 2

G C

The center of my joy, the center of it all

G C

All my hopes, all my dreams, the center of it all

G

From my heart to the heavens

C

Jesus be the center

G C

Jesus, Jesus

Chorus

G

Nothing else matters

C G

Nothing in this world will do

D G

Jesus, You’re the center

C G

Everything revolves around You

D G C

Jesus, You’re the center of it all

Bridge

G

From my heart to the heavens

C G

Jesus be the center

C

It’s all about You

G

Yes, it’s all about You

D G

Jesus, Jesus

From my heart to the heavens

C G

Jesus be the center

C

It’s all about You

G

Yes, it’s all about You

D G

Jesus, Jesus

Chorus

G

Nothing else matters

C G

Nothing in this world will do

D G

Jesus, You’re the center

C G

Everything revolves around You

D G C

Jesus, You’re the center of it all

Outro

G C

Jesus at the center of it all

G C

Jesus at the center of it all

G

From beginning to the end

C

It will always be, it’s always been You

G C

Jesus, Jesus

G C

Jesus, Jesus

G

Jesus

Practice tip: Master the G to C transition, as it’s the most common change in this song; keep your strumming hand moving steadily even if your fretting hand is slow to find the chord.

Frequently Asked Questions

What chords do you need to play "Jesus at the Center"?

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

Is "Jesus at the Center" 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 "Jesus at the Center" in?

It is in the key of G.

Who wrote "Jesus at the Center"?

It was written by Israel Houghton, Micah Massey, and released in 2012.

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Key

G

Difficulty

Beginner

Left Hand

Root notes

Chords

G · C · D · Em

Jesus at the Center Chords – Piano

A powerful worship anthem by Israel Houghton emphasizing Christ’s centrality. Beginner difficulty in the key of G.

Worship 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, while still playing the G shapes shown.

Lyrics & Chords

Full Song

Verse 1

G C

Jesus at the center of it all

G C

Jesus at the center of it all

G

From beginning to the end

C

It will always be, it’s always been You

G C

Jesus, Jesus

Chorus

G

Nothing else matters

C G

Nothing in this world will do

D G

Jesus, You’re the center

C G

Everything revolves around You

D G C

Jesus, You’re the center of it all

Verse 2

G C

The center of my joy, the center of it all

G C

All my hopes, all my dreams, the center of it all

G

From my heart to the heavens

C

Jesus be the center

G C

Jesus, Jesus

Chorus

G

Nothing else matters

C G

Nothing in this world will do

D G

Jesus, You’re the center

C G

Everything revolves around You

D G C

Jesus, You’re the center of it all

Bridge

G

From my heart to the heavens

C G

Jesus be the center

C

It’s all about You

G

Yes, it’s all about You

D G

Jesus, Jesus

From my heart to the heavens

C G

Jesus be the center

C

It’s all about You

G

Yes, it’s all about You

D G

Jesus, Jesus

Chorus

G

Nothing else matters

C G

Nothing in this world will do

D G

Jesus, You’re the center

C G

Everything revolves around You

D G C

Jesus, You’re the center of it all

Outro

G C

Jesus at the center of it all

G C

Jesus at the center of it all

G

From beginning to the end

C

It will always be, it’s always been You

G C

Jesus, Jesus

G C

Jesus, Jesus

G

Jesus

Practice tip: Master the G to C transition, as it’s the most common change in this song; keep your strumming hand moving steadily even if your fretting hand is slow to find the chord.

Frequently Asked Questions

What chords do you need to play "Jesus at the Center"?

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

Is "Jesus at the Center" 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 "Jesus at the Center" in?

It is in the key of G.

Who wrote "Jesus at the Center"?

It was written by Israel Houghton, Micah Massey, and released in 2012.

Gtap to play

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Key

G

Difficulty

Beginner

Tuning

gDGBD (Open G)

Chords

G · C · D · Em

Jesus at the Center Chords – Banjo

A powerful worship anthem by Israel Houghton emphasizing Christ’s centrality. Beginner difficulty in the key of G.

Worship 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, while still playing the G shapes shown.

Lyrics & Chords

Full Song

Verse 1

G C

Jesus at the center of it all

G C

Jesus at the center of it all

G

From beginning to the end

C

It will always be, it’s always been You

G C

Jesus, Jesus

Chorus

G

Nothing else matters

C G

Nothing in this world will do

D G

Jesus, You’re the center

C G

Everything revolves around You

D G C

Jesus, You’re the center of it all

Verse 2

G C

The center of my joy, the center of it all

G C

All my hopes, all my dreams, the center of it all

G

From my heart to the heavens

C

Jesus be the center

G C

Jesus, Jesus

Chorus

G

Nothing else matters

C G

Nothing in this world will do

D G

Jesus, You’re the center

C G

Everything revolves around You

D G C

Jesus, You’re the center of it all

Bridge

G

From my heart to the heavens

C G

Jesus be the center

C

It’s all about You

G

Yes, it’s all about You

D G

Jesus, Jesus

From my heart to the heavens

C G

Jesus be the center

C

It’s all about You

G

Yes, it’s all about You

D G

Jesus, Jesus

Chorus

G

Nothing else matters

C G

Nothing in this world will do

D G

Jesus, You’re the center

C G

Everything revolves around You

D G C

Jesus, You’re the center of it all

Outro

G C

Jesus at the center of it all

G C

Jesus at the center of it all

G

From beginning to the end

C

It will always be, it’s always been You

G C

Jesus, Jesus

G C

Jesus, Jesus

G

Jesus

Practice tip: Master the G to C transition, as it’s the most common change in this song; keep your strumming hand moving steadily even if your fretting hand is slow to find the chord.

Frequently Asked Questions

What chords do you need to play "Jesus at the Center"?

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

Is "Jesus at the Center" 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 "Jesus at the Center" in?

It is in the key of G.

Who wrote "Jesus at the Center"?

It was written by Israel Houghton, Micah Massey, and released in 2012.

Gtap to play

Ctap to play

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Key

G

Difficulty

Beginner

Tuning

G-D-A-E

Chords

G · C · D · Em

Jesus at the Center Chords – Mandolin

A powerful worship anthem by Israel Houghton emphasizing Christ’s centrality. Beginner difficulty in the key of G.

Worship Strum (4/4 Time)

↓↓↑↑↓↑

123456

Tip: Use a capo on the 2nd fret to match the original recording’s key of A, while still playing the G shapes shown.

Lyrics & Chords

Full Song

Verse 1

G C

Jesus at the center of it all

G C

Jesus at the center of it all

G

From beginning to the end

C

It will always be, it’s always been You

G C

Jesus, Jesus

Chorus

G

Nothing else matters

C G

Nothing in this world will do

D G

Jesus, You’re the center

C G

Everything revolves around You

D G C

Jesus, You’re the center of it all

Verse 2

G C

The center of my joy, the center of it all

G C

All my hopes, all my dreams, the center of it all

G

From my heart to the heavens

C

Jesus be the center

G C

Jesus, Jesus

Chorus

G

Nothing else matters

C G

Nothing in this world will do

D G

Jesus, You’re the center

C G

Everything revolves around You

D G C

Jesus, You’re the center of it all

Bridge

G

From my heart to the heavens

C G

Jesus be the center

C

It’s all about You

G

Yes, it’s all about You

D G

Jesus, Jesus

From my heart to the heavens

C G

Jesus be the center

C

It’s all about You

G

Yes, it’s all about You

D G

Jesus, Jesus

Chorus

G

Nothing else matters

C G

Nothing in this world will do

D G

Jesus, You’re the center

C G

Everything revolves around You

D G C

Jesus, You’re the center of it all

Outro

G C

Jesus at the center of it all

G C

Jesus at the center of it all

G

From beginning to the end

C

It will always be, it’s always been You

G C

Jesus, Jesus

G C

Jesus, Jesus

G

Jesus

Practice tip: Master the G to C transition, as it’s the most common change in this song; keep your strumming hand moving steadily even if your fretting hand is slow to find the chord.

Frequently Asked Questions

What chords do you need to play "Jesus at the Center"?

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

Is "Jesus at the Center" 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 "Jesus at the Center" in?

It is in the key of G.

Who wrote "Jesus at the Center"?

It was written by Israel Houghton, Micah Massey, and released in 2012.

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

Jesus at the Center Chords – Harmonica

A powerful worship anthem by Israel Houghton emphasizing Christ’s centrality. Beginner difficulty in the key of G.

Worship Strum (4/4 Time)

↓↓↑↑↓↑

123456

Tip: Use a capo on the 2nd fret to match the original recording’s key of A, while still playing the G shapes shown.

Lyrics & Chords

Full Song

Verse 1

G C

Jesus at the center of it all

G C

Jesus at the center of it all

G

From beginning to the end

C

It will always be, it’s always been You

G C

Jesus, Jesus

Chorus

G

Nothing else matters

C G

Nothing in this world will do

D G

Jesus, You’re the center

C G

Everything revolves around You

D G C

Jesus, You’re the center of it all

Verse 2

G C

The center of my joy, the center of it all

G C

All my hopes, all my dreams, the center of it all

G

From my heart to the heavens

C

Jesus be the center

G C

Jesus, Jesus

Chorus

G

Nothing else matters

C G

Nothing in this world will do

D G

Jesus, You’re the center

C G

Everything revolves around You

D G C

Jesus, You’re the center of it all

Bridge

G

From my heart to the heavens

C G

Jesus be the center

C

It’s all about You

G

Yes, it’s all about You

D G

Jesus, Jesus

From my heart to the heavens

C G

Jesus be the center

C

It’s all about You

G

Yes, it’s all about You

D G

Jesus, Jesus

Chorus

G

Nothing else matters

C G

Nothing in this world will do

D G

Jesus, You’re the center

C G

Everything revolves around You

D G C

Jesus, You’re the center of it all

Outro

G C

Jesus at the center of it all

G C

Jesus at the center of it all

G

From beginning to the end

C

It will always be, it’s always been You

G C

Jesus, Jesus

G C

Jesus, Jesus

G

Jesus

Practice tip: Master the G to C transition, as it’s the most common change in this song; keep your strumming hand moving steadily even if your fretting hand is slow to find the chord.

Frequently Asked Questions

What chords do you need to play "Jesus at the Center"?

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

Is "Jesus at the Center" 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 "Jesus at the Center" in?

It is in the key of G.

Who wrote "Jesus at the Center"?

It was written by Israel Houghton, Micah Massey, and released in 2012.