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Key
G
Difficulty
Beginner
Capo
None
Chords
G · C · D · Em
Lord I Need You Chords – Guitar
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Key
G
Difficulty
Beginner
Tuning
G-C-E-A
Chords
G · C · D · Em
Lord I Need You Chords – Ukulele
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Key
G
Difficulty
Beginner
Left Hand
Root notes
Chords
G · C · D · Em
Lord I Need You Chords – Piano
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Key
G
Difficulty
Beginner
Tuning
gDGBD (Open G)
Chords
G · C · D · Em
Lord I Need You Chords – Banjo
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Key
G
Difficulty
Beginner
Tuning
G-D-A-E
Chords
G · C · D · Em
Lord I Need You Chords – Mandolin
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Key
G
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)
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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.
Chords & Structure
Full Song
Verse 1
G – C
D – Em
G – C
D – Em
Chorus
G – C
D
Em – C
G – D – Em
C – G
Bridge
Em – C
G – D
Em – C
G – D
Em – C
G – D
Em – C – G – D
Frequently Asked Questions
What chords do you need to play "Lord I Need You"?
You need 4 beginner-friendly chords: G, C, D and Em.
Is "Lord I Need You" 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 "Lord I Need You" in?
It is in the key of G.
Who wrote "Lord I Need You"?
It was written by Matt Maher, Christy Nockels, Daniel Carson, Jesse Reeves, Kristian Stanfill, and released in 2013.