Nothing but the Blood Chords

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Key
G
Difficulty
Beginner
Capo
None
Chords
G · C · D · Em

Nothing but the Blood Chords – Guitar

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

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.

Lyrics & Chords

Full Song

Verse 1

 
G C G
What can wash a-way my sin?
D G C
Nothing but the blood of Jesus.
G C G
What can make me whole a-gain?
D G C
Nothing but the blood of Jesus.
 

Chorus

 
G C G
Oh! pre-cious is the flow
D G
That makes me white as snow;
C G
No other fount I know,
D G C
Nothing but the blood of Jesus.
 

Verse 2

 
G C G
For my pardon, this I see,
D G C
Nothing but the blood of Jesus.
G C G
For my cleansing, this my plea,
D G C
Nothing but the blood of Jesus.
 

Chorus

 
G C G
Oh! pre-cious is the flow
D G
That makes me white as snow;
C G
No other fount I know,
D G C
Nothing but the blood of Jesus.
 

Verse 3

 
G C G
Nothing can for sin a-tone,
D G C
Nothing but the blood of Jesus.
G C G
Naught of good that I have done,
D G C
Nothing but the blood of Jesus.
 

Chorus

 
G C G
Oh! pre-cious is the flow
D G
That makes me white as snow;
C G
No other fount I know,
D G C
Nothing but the blood of Jesus.
 

Verse 4

 
G C G
This is all my hope and peace,
D G C
Nothing but the blood of Jesus.
G C G
This is all my righteous-ness,
D G C
Nothing but the blood of Jesus.
 

Chorus

 
G C G
Oh! pre-cious is the flow
D G
That makes me white as snow;
C G
No other fount I know,
D G C
Nothing but the blood of Jesus.
 

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.

Gtap to play
Ctap to play
Dtap to play
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Key
G
Difficulty
Beginner
Tuning
G-C-E-A
Chords
G · C · D · Em

Nothing but the Blood Chords – Ukulele

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

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.

Lyrics & Chords

Full Song

Verse 1

 
G C G
What can wash a-way my sin?
D G C
Nothing but the blood of Jesus.
G C G
What can make me whole a-gain?
D G C
Nothing but the blood of Jesus.
 

Chorus

 
G C G
Oh! pre-cious is the flow
D G
That makes me white as snow;
C G
No other fount I know,
D G C
Nothing but the blood of Jesus.
 

Verse 2

 
G C G
For my pardon, this I see,
D G C
Nothing but the blood of Jesus.
G C G
For my cleansing, this my plea,
D G C
Nothing but the blood of Jesus.
 

Chorus

 
G C G
Oh! pre-cious is the flow
D G
That makes me white as snow;
C G
No other fount I know,
D G C
Nothing but the blood of Jesus.
 

Verse 3

 
G C G
Nothing can for sin a-tone,
D G C
Nothing but the blood of Jesus.
G C G
Naught of good that I have done,
D G C
Nothing but the blood of Jesus.
 

Chorus

 
G C G
Oh! pre-cious is the flow
D G
That makes me white as snow;
C G
No other fount I know,
D G C
Nothing but the blood of Jesus.
 

Verse 4

 
G C G
This is all my hope and peace,
D G C
Nothing but the blood of Jesus.
G C G
This is all my righteous-ness,
D G C
Nothing but the blood of Jesus.
 

Chorus

 
G C G
Oh! pre-cious is the flow
D G
That makes me white as snow;
C G
No other fount I know,
D G C
Nothing but the blood of Jesus.
 

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.

Gtap to play
Ctap to play
Dtap to play
Emtap to play
Key
G
Difficulty
Beginner
Left Hand
Root notes
Chords
G · C · D · Em

Nothing but the Blood Chords – Piano

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

Basic Strum (4/4 Time)
123456

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

Lyrics & Chords

Full Song

Verse 1

 
G C G
What can wash a-way my sin?
D G C
Nothing but the blood of Jesus.
G C G
What can make me whole a-gain?
D G C
Nothing but the blood of Jesus.
 

Chorus

 
G C G
Oh! pre-cious is the flow
D G
That makes me white as snow;
C G
No other fount I know,
D G C
Nothing but the blood of Jesus.
 

Verse 2

 
G C G
For my pardon, this I see,
D G C
Nothing but the blood of Jesus.
G C G
For my cleansing, this my plea,
D G C
Nothing but the blood of Jesus.
 

Chorus

 
G C G
Oh! pre-cious is the flow
D G
That makes me white as snow;
C G
No other fount I know,
D G C
Nothing but the blood of Jesus.
 

Verse 3

 
G C G
Nothing can for sin a-tone,
D G C
Nothing but the blood of Jesus.
G C G
Naught of good that I have done,
D G C
Nothing but the blood of Jesus.
 

Chorus

 
G C G
Oh! pre-cious is the flow
D G
That makes me white as snow;
C G
No other fount I know,
D G C
Nothing but the blood of Jesus.
 

Verse 4

 
G C G
This is all my hope and peace,
D G C
Nothing but the blood of Jesus.
G C G
This is all my righteous-ness,
D G C
Nothing but the blood of Jesus.
 

Chorus

 
G C G
Oh! pre-cious is the flow
D G
That makes me white as snow;
C G
No other fount I know,
D G C
Nothing but the blood of Jesus.
 

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.

Gtap to play
Ctap to play
Dtap to play
Emtap to play
Key
G
Difficulty
Beginner
Tuning
gDGBD (Open G)
Chords
G · C · D · Em

Nothing but the Blood Chords – Banjo

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

Basic Strum (4/4 Time)
123456

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

Lyrics & Chords

Full Song

Verse 1

 
G C G
What can wash a-way my sin?
D G C
Nothing but the blood of Jesus.
G C G
What can make me whole a-gain?
D G C
Nothing but the blood of Jesus.
 

Chorus

 
G C G
Oh! pre-cious is the flow
D G
That makes me white as snow;
C G
No other fount I know,
D G C
Nothing but the blood of Jesus.
 

Verse 2

 
G C G
For my pardon, this I see,
D G C
Nothing but the blood of Jesus.
G C G
For my cleansing, this my plea,
D G C
Nothing but the blood of Jesus.
 

Chorus

 
G C G
Oh! pre-cious is the flow
D G
That makes me white as snow;
C G
No other fount I know,
D G C
Nothing but the blood of Jesus.
 

Verse 3

 
G C G
Nothing can for sin a-tone,
D G C
Nothing but the blood of Jesus.
G C G
Naught of good that I have done,
D G C
Nothing but the blood of Jesus.
 

Chorus

 
G C G
Oh! pre-cious is the flow
D G
That makes me white as snow;
C G
No other fount I know,
D G C
Nothing but the blood of Jesus.
 

Verse 4

 
G C G
This is all my hope and peace,
D G C
Nothing but the blood of Jesus.
G C G
This is all my righteous-ness,
D G C
Nothing but the blood of Jesus.
 

Chorus

 
G C G
Oh! pre-cious is the flow
D G
That makes me white as snow;
C G
No other fount I know,
D G C
Nothing but the blood of Jesus.
 

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.

Gtap to play
Ctap to play
Dtap to play
Emtap to play
Key
G
Difficulty
Beginner
Tuning
G-D-A-E
Chords
G · C · D · Em

Nothing but the Blood Chords – Mandolin

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

Basic Strum (4/4 Time)
123456

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

Lyrics & Chords

Full Song

Verse 1

 
G C G
What can wash a-way my sin?
D G C
Nothing but the blood of Jesus.
G C G
What can make me whole a-gain?
D G C
Nothing but the blood of Jesus.
 

Chorus

 
G C G
Oh! pre-cious is the flow
D G
That makes me white as snow;
C G
No other fount I know,
D G C
Nothing but the blood of Jesus.
 

Verse 2

 
G C G
For my pardon, this I see,
D G C
Nothing but the blood of Jesus.
G C G
For my cleansing, this my plea,
D G C
Nothing but the blood of Jesus.
 

Chorus

 
G C G
Oh! pre-cious is the flow
D G
That makes me white as snow;
C G
No other fount I know,
D G C
Nothing but the blood of Jesus.
 

Verse 3

 
G C G
Nothing can for sin a-tone,
D G C
Nothing but the blood of Jesus.
G C G
Naught of good that I have done,
D G C
Nothing but the blood of Jesus.
 

Chorus

 
G C G
Oh! pre-cious is the flow
D G
That makes me white as snow;
C G
No other fount I know,
D G C
Nothing but the blood of Jesus.
 

Verse 4

 
G C G
This is all my hope and peace,
D G C
Nothing but the blood of Jesus.
G C G
This is all my righteous-ness,
D G C
Nothing but the blood of Jesus.
 

Chorus

 
G C G
Oh! pre-cious is the flow
D G
That makes me white as snow;
C G
No other fount I know,
D G C
Nothing but the blood of Jesus.
 

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.

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

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.

Basic Strum (4/4 Time)
123456

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

Lyrics & Chords

Full Song

Verse 1

 
G C G
What can wash a-way my sin?
D G C
Nothing but the blood of Jesus.
G C G
What can make me whole a-gain?
D G C
Nothing but the blood of Jesus.
 

Chorus

 
G C G
Oh! pre-cious is the flow
D G
That makes me white as snow;
C G
No other fount I know,
D G C
Nothing but the blood of Jesus.
 

Verse 2

 
G C G
For my pardon, this I see,
D G C
Nothing but the blood of Jesus.
G C G
For my cleansing, this my plea,
D G C
Nothing but the blood of Jesus.
 

Chorus

 
G C G
Oh! pre-cious is the flow
D G
That makes me white as snow;
C G
No other fount I know,
D G C
Nothing but the blood of Jesus.
 

Verse 3

 
G C G
Nothing can for sin a-tone,
D G C
Nothing but the blood of Jesus.
G C G
Naught of good that I have done,
D G C
Nothing but the blood of Jesus.
 

Chorus

 
G C G
Oh! pre-cious is the flow
D G
That makes me white as snow;
C G
No other fount I know,
D G C
Nothing but the blood of Jesus.
 

Verse 4

 
G C G
This is all my hope and peace,
D G C
Nothing but the blood of Jesus.
G C G
This is all my righteous-ness,
D G C
Nothing but the blood of Jesus.
 

Chorus

 
G C G
Oh! pre-cious is the flow
D G
That makes me white as snow;
C G
No other fount I know,
D G C
Nothing but the blood of Jesus.
 

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.