A humble prayer of dependence on God. “Lord I Need You” is one of the most popular modern hymns, using four simple chords with a gentle, sincere feel.
Gentle Prayer (4/4 Time)
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Tip: Play with humility and sincerity. Keep the strumming gentle and let the prayer-like quality of the lyrics shine through. A slight pause before “Lord I need You” adds emotional weight.
Lyrics & Chords
Full Song
Verse 1
GC
I come as I am
DEm
Not a fragment to hide
GC
I’ve run out of reasons
DEm
And nothing is right
Chorus
GC
Lord I need You
D
Oh I need You
EmC
Every hour I need You
GDEm
My one defense, my righteousness
CG
Oh God, how I need You
Bridge
EmC
Where sin runs deep
GD
Your grace is more
EmC
Where grace is found
GD
Is where You are
EmC
And where You are
GD
Lord I am free
EmCGD
Holiness is Christ in me
Gtap to play
Ctap to play
Dtap to play
Emtap to play
Key
G Major
Difficulty
Beginner
Tuning
G-C-E-A
Chords
G · C · D · Em
Lord I Need You Chords – Ukulele
A humble prayer of dependence on God. “Lord I Need You” is one of the most popular modern hymns, using four simple chords with a gentle, sincere feel.
Gentle Prayer (4/4 Time)
↓↓↑↑↓↑
123456
Tip: Play with humility and sincerity. Keep the strumming gentle and let the prayer-like quality of the lyrics shine through. A slight pause before “Lord I need You” adds emotional weight.
Lyrics & Chords
Full Song
Verse 1
GC
I come as I am
DEm
Not a fragment to hide
GC
I’ve run out of reasons
DEm
And nothing is right
Chorus
GC
Lord I need You
D
Oh I need You
EmC
Every hour I need You
GDEm
My one defense, my righteousness
CG
Oh God, how I need You
Bridge
EmC
Where sin runs deep
GD
Your grace is more
EmC
Where grace is found
GD
Is where You are
EmC
And where You are
GD
Lord I am free
EmCGD
Holiness is Christ in me
Gtap to play
Ctap to play
Dtap to play
Emtap to play
Key
G Major
Difficulty
Beginner
Left Hand
Root notes
Chords
G · C · D · Em
Lord I Need You Chords – Piano
A humble prayer of dependence on God. “Lord I Need You” is one of the most popular modern hymns, using four simple chords with a gentle, sincere feel.
Gentle Prayer (4/4 Time)
↓↓↑↑↓↑
123456
Tip: Play with humility and sincerity. Keep the strumming gentle and let the prayer-like quality of the lyrics shine through. A slight pause before “Lord I need You” adds emotional weight.
Lyrics & Chords
Full Song
Verse 1
GC
I come as I am
DEm
Not a fragment to hide
GC
I’ve run out of reasons
DEm
And nothing is right
Chorus
GC
Lord I need You
D
Oh I need You
EmC
Every hour I need You
GDEm
My one defense, my righteousness
CG
Oh God, how I need You
Bridge
EmC
Where sin runs deep
GD
Your grace is more
EmC
Where grace is found
GD
Is where You are
EmC
And where You are
GD
Lord I am free
EmCGD
Holiness is Christ in me
Gtap to play
Ctap to play
Dtap to play
Emtap to play
Key
G Major
Difficulty
Beginner
Tuning
gDGBD (Open G)
Chords
G · C · D · Em
Lord I Need You Chords – Banjo
A humble prayer of dependence on God. “Lord I Need You” is one of the most popular modern hymns, using four simple chords with a gentle, sincere feel.
Gentle Prayer (4/4 Time)
↓↓↑↑↓↑
123456
Tip: Play with humility and sincerity. Keep the strumming gentle and let the prayer-like quality of the lyrics shine through. A slight pause before “Lord I need You” adds emotional weight.
Lyrics & Chords
Full Song
Verse 1
GC
I come as I am
DEm
Not a fragment to hide
GC
I’ve run out of reasons
DEm
And nothing is right
Chorus
GC
Lord I need You
D
Oh I need You
EmC
Every hour I need You
GDEm
My one defense, my righteousness
CG
Oh God, how I need You
Bridge
EmC
Where sin runs deep
GD
Your grace is more
EmC
Where grace is found
GD
Is where You are
EmC
And where You are
GD
Lord I am free
EmCGD
Holiness is Christ in me
Gtap to play
Ctap to play
Dtap to play
Emtap to play
Key
G Major
Difficulty
Beginner
Tuning
G-D-A-E
Chords
G · C · D · Em
Lord I Need You Chords – Mandolin
A humble prayer of dependence on God. “Lord I Need You” is one of the most popular modern hymns, using four simple chords with a gentle, sincere feel.
Gentle Prayer (4/4 Time)
↓↓↑↑↓↑
123456
Tip: Play with humility and sincerity. Keep the strumming gentle and let the prayer-like quality of the lyrics shine through. A slight pause before “Lord I need You” adds emotional weight.
Lyrics & Chords
Full Song
Verse 1
GC
I come as I am
DEm
Not a fragment to hide
GC
I’ve run out of reasons
DEm
And nothing is right
Chorus
GC
Lord I need You
D
Oh I need You
EmC
Every hour I need You
GDEm
My one defense, my righteousness
CG
Oh God, how I need You
Bridge
EmC
Where sin runs deep
GD
Your grace is more
EmC
Where grace is found
GD
Is where You are
EmC
And where You are
GD
Lord I am free
EmCGD
Holiness is Christ in me
Gtap to play
Ctap to play
Dtap to play
Emtap to play
Key
G Major
Difficulty
Beginner
Harp Key
C Diatonic
Chords
G · C · D · Em
Lord I Need You Chords – Harmonica
A humble prayer of dependence on God. “Lord I Need You” is one of the most popular modern hymns, using four simple chords with a gentle, sincere feel.
Gentle Prayer (4/4 Time)
↓↓↑↑↓↑
123456
Tip: Play with humility and sincerity. Keep the strumming gentle and let the prayer-like quality of the lyrics shine through. A slight pause before “Lord I need You” adds emotional weight.