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Key
G
Difficulty
Beginner
Capo
None
Chords
G · C · D · Em
Jesus at the Center Chords – Guitar
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Key
G
Difficulty
Beginner
Tuning
G-C-E-A
Chords
G · C · D · Em
Jesus at the Center Chords – Ukulele
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Key
G
Difficulty
Beginner
Left Hand
Root notes
Chords
G · C · D · Em
Jesus at the Center Chords – Piano
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Key
G
Difficulty
Beginner
Tuning
gDGBD (Open G)
Chords
G · C · D · Em
Jesus at the Center Chords – Banjo
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Key
G
Difficulty
Beginner
Tuning
G-D-A-E
Chords
G · C · D · Em
Jesus at the Center Chords – Mandolin
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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)
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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.
Chords & Structure
Full Song
Verse 1
G – C (×2)
G
C
G – C
Chorus
G
C – G
D – G
C – G
D – G – C
Verse 2
G – C (×2)
G
C
G – C
Chorus
G
C – G
D – G
C – G
D – G – C
Bridge
G
C – G
C
G
D – G
C – G
C
G
D – G
Chorus
G
C – G
D – G
C – G
D – G – C
Outro
G – C (×2)
G
C
G – C (×2)
G
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.