Worship

O Come to the Altar Chords

Elevation Worship Beginner Key of G 4 Chords 1 min read

Gtap to play

Dtap to play

Emtap to play

Ctap to play

Key

G Major

Difficulty

Beginner

Capo

None

Chords

G · D · Em · C

O Come to the Altar Chords – Guitar

An invitation song calling people to the altar of God’s grace. This Elevation Worship classic uses four simple chords and has a tender, inviting feel.

Invitation Worship (4/4 Time)

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Tip: Play this song softly with a gentle, inviting tone. It works beautifully as an altar call song. Let the chord transitions be smooth and unhurried.

Lyrics & Chords

Full Song

Verse 1

G D

Are you hurting and broken within

Em C

Overwhelmed by the weight of your sin

G D

Jesus is calling

Em C

Have you come to the end of yourself

Chorus

G D

O come to the altar

Em C

The Father’s arms are open wide

G D

Forgiveness was bought with

Em C

The precious blood of Jesus Christ

Bridge

Em C

Oh what a Savior, isn’t He wonderful

G D

Sing hallelujah, Christ is risen

Em C

Bow down before Him, for He is Lord of all

G D

Sing hallelujah, Christ is risen

Gtap to play

Dtap to play

Emtap to play

Ctap to play

Key

G Major

Difficulty

Beginner

Tuning

G-C-E-A

Chords

G · D · Em · C

O Come to the Altar Chords – Ukulele

An invitation song calling people to the altar of God’s grace. This Elevation Worship classic uses four simple chords and has a tender, inviting feel.

Invitation Worship (4/4 Time)

↓↓↑↑↓↑

123456

Tip: Play this song softly with a gentle, inviting tone. It works beautifully as an altar call song. Let the chord transitions be smooth and unhurried.

Lyrics & Chords

Full Song

Verse 1

G D

Are you hurting and broken within

Em C

Overwhelmed by the weight of your sin

G D

Jesus is calling

Em C

Have you come to the end of yourself

Chorus

G D

O come to the altar

Em C

The Father’s arms are open wide

G D

Forgiveness was bought with

Em C

The precious blood of Jesus Christ

Bridge

Em C

Oh what a Savior, isn’t He wonderful

G D

Sing hallelujah, Christ is risen

Em C

Bow down before Him, for He is Lord of all

G D

Sing hallelujah, Christ is risen

Gtap to play

Dtap to play

Emtap to play

Ctap to play

Key

G Major

Difficulty

Beginner

Left Hand

Root notes

Chords

G · D · Em · C

O Come to the Altar Chords – Piano

An invitation song calling people to the altar of God’s grace. This Elevation Worship classic uses four simple chords and has a tender, inviting feel.

Invitation Worship (4/4 Time)

↓↓↑↑↓↑

123456

Tip: Play this song softly with a gentle, inviting tone. It works beautifully as an altar call song. Let the chord transitions be smooth and unhurried.

Lyrics & Chords

Full Song

Verse 1

G D

Are you hurting and broken within

Em C

Overwhelmed by the weight of your sin

G D

Jesus is calling

Em C

Have you come to the end of yourself

Chorus

G D

O come to the altar

Em C

The Father’s arms are open wide

G D

Forgiveness was bought with

Em C

The precious blood of Jesus Christ

Bridge

Em C

Oh what a Savior, isn’t He wonderful

G D

Sing hallelujah, Christ is risen

Em C

Bow down before Him, for He is Lord of all

G D

Sing hallelujah, Christ is risen

Gtap to play

Dtap to play

Emtap to play

Ctap to play

Key

G Major

Difficulty

Beginner

Tuning

gDGBD (Open G)

Chords

G · D · Em · C

O Come to the Altar Chords – Banjo

An invitation song calling people to the altar of God’s grace. This Elevation Worship classic uses four simple chords and has a tender, inviting feel.

Invitation Worship (4/4 Time)

↓↓↑↑↓↑

123456

Tip: Play this song softly with a gentle, inviting tone. It works beautifully as an altar call song. Let the chord transitions be smooth and unhurried.

Lyrics & Chords

Full Song

Verse 1

G D

Are you hurting and broken within

Em C

Overwhelmed by the weight of your sin

G D

Jesus is calling

Em C

Have you come to the end of yourself

Chorus

G D

O come to the altar

Em C

The Father’s arms are open wide

G D

Forgiveness was bought with

Em C

The precious blood of Jesus Christ

Bridge

Em C

Oh what a Savior, isn’t He wonderful

G D

Sing hallelujah, Christ is risen

Em C

Bow down before Him, for He is Lord of all

G D

Sing hallelujah, Christ is risen

Gtap to play

Dtap to play

Emtap to play

Ctap to play

Key

G Major

Difficulty

Beginner

Tuning

G-D-A-E

Chords

G · D · Em · C

O Come to the Altar Chords – Mandolin

An invitation song calling people to the altar of God’s grace. This Elevation Worship classic uses four simple chords and has a tender, inviting feel.

Invitation Worship (4/4 Time)

↓↓↑↑↓↑

123456

Tip: Play this song softly with a gentle, inviting tone. It works beautifully as an altar call song. Let the chord transitions be smooth and unhurried.

Lyrics & Chords

Full Song

Verse 1

G D

Are you hurting and broken within

Em C

Overwhelmed by the weight of your sin

G D

Jesus is calling

Em C

Have you come to the end of yourself

Chorus

G D

O come to the altar

Em C

The Father’s arms are open wide

G D

Forgiveness was bought with

Em C

The precious blood of Jesus Christ

Bridge

Em C

Oh what a Savior, isn’t He wonderful

G D

Sing hallelujah, Christ is risen

Em C

Bow down before Him, for He is Lord of all

G D

Sing hallelujah, Christ is risen

Gtap to play

Dtap to play

Emtap to play

Ctap to play

Key

G Major

Difficulty

Beginner

Harp Key

C Diatonic

Chords

G · D · Em · C

O Come to the Altar Chords – Harmonica

An invitation song calling people to the altar of God’s grace. This Elevation Worship classic uses four simple chords and has a tender, inviting feel.

Invitation Worship (4/4 Time)

↓↓↑↑↓↑

123456

Tip: Play this song softly with a gentle, inviting tone. It works beautifully as an altar call song. Let the chord transitions be smooth and unhurried.

Lyrics & Chords

Full Song

Verse 1

G D

Are you hurting and broken within

Em C

Overwhelmed by the weight of your sin

G D

Jesus is calling

Em C

Have you come to the end of yourself

Chorus

G D

O come to the altar

Em C

The Father’s arms are open wide

G D

Forgiveness was bought with

Em C

The precious blood of Jesus Christ

Bridge

Em C

Oh what a Savior, isn’t He wonderful

G D

Sing hallelujah, Christ is risen

Em C

Bow down before Him, for He is Lord of all

G D

Sing hallelujah, Christ is risen