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Nothing but the Blood Chords

Robert Lowry Beginner Key of G 4 Chords 2 min read Updated Jul 2026

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Key

G

Difficulty

Beginner

Capo

None

Chords

G · C · D · Em

Nothing but the Blood Chords – Guitar

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Key

G

Difficulty

Beginner

Tuning

G-C-E-A

Chords

G · C · D · Em

Nothing but the Blood Chords – Ukulele

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Key

G

Difficulty

Beginner

Left Hand

Root notes

Chords

G · C · D · Em

Nothing but the Blood Chords – Piano

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Key

G

Difficulty

Beginner

Tuning

gDGBD (Open G)

Chords

G · C · D · Em

Nothing but the Blood Chords – Banjo

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Key

G

Difficulty

Beginner

Tuning

G-D-A-E

Chords

G · C · D · Em

Nothing but the Blood Chords – Mandolin

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Key

G

Difficulty

Beginner

Harp Key

C Diatonic

Chords

G · C · D · Em

Nothing but the Blood Chords – Harmonica

Robert Lowry’s classic hymn about the cleansing power of Jesus’s sacrifice. Beginner difficulty in the key of G.

Chords used: G, C, D, Em · Key: G · Difficulty: Beginner

Basic Strum (4/4 Time)

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Tip: Use a simple down-up strum if the pattern is tricky; the song’s power is in the lyrics.

Chords & Structure

Full Song

Verse 1

G – C – G

D – G – C

G – C – G

D – G – C

Chorus

G – C – G

D – G

C – G

D – G – C

Verse 2

G – C – G

D – G – C

G – C – G

D – G – C

Chorus

G – C – G

D – G

C – G

D – G – C

Verse 3

G – C – G

D – G – C

G – C – G

D – G – C

Chorus

G – C – G

D – G

C – G

D – G – C

Verse 4

G – C – G

D – G – C

G – C – G

D – G – C

Chorus

G – C – G

D – G

C – G

D – G – C

Practice tip: Master the G-C-D chord progression, as it forms the entire song’s foundation.

Frequently Asked Questions

What chords do you need to play "Nothing but the Blood"?

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

Is "Nothing but the Blood" 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 "Nothing but the Blood" in?

It is in the key of G.

Who wrote "Nothing but the Blood"?

It was written by Robert Lowry, and released in 1876.