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Oh Come to the Altar Chords

Elevation Worship Beginner Key of G 4 Chords 2 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

Oh Come to the Altar Chords – Guitar

A powerful Elevation Worship anthem of invitation and redemption. The building dynamics make it perfect for congregational worship.

Worship Strum (4/4 Time)
↓↓↑↑↓↑
123456

Tip: Start the verses very softly and build through the chorus. The dynamic contrast is what makes this song powerful in worship settings.

How to play

Step-by-Step Guide


1
Learn four chords
You need G, D, Em, and C. All standard open chords.

2
Verse pattern
The verse is quiet and reflective: G-D-Em-C. Play with gentle fingerpicking or very soft strumming.

3
Build the chorus
The chorus uses the same chords but with full strumming. “Oh come to the altar” should ring out with conviction.

4
Bridge
The bridge builds to the song’s climax with repeated Em-C-G-D patterns. Let the intensity grow naturally.

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
Oh 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
 

Verse 2

 
G D
Leave behind your regrets and mistakes
Em C
Come today there’s no reason to wait
G D
Jesus is calling
Em C
Bring your sorrows and trade them for joy
 

Practice tip: In a worship setting, use a capo on the 2nd fret and play the same shapes to put it in the key of A, which may suit your worship team better.

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

Oh Come to the Altar Chords – Ukulele

A powerful Elevation Worship anthem of invitation and redemption. The building dynamics make it perfect for congregational worship.

Worship Strum (4/4 Time)
↓↓↑↑↓↑
123456

Tip: Start the verses very softly and build through the chorus. The dynamic contrast is what makes this song powerful in worship settings.

How to play

Step-by-Step Guide


1
Learn four chords
You need G, D, Em, and C. All standard open chords.

2
Verse pattern
The verse is quiet and reflective: G-D-Em-C. Play with gentle fingerpicking or very soft strumming.

3
Build the chorus
The chorus uses the same chords but with full strumming. “Oh come to the altar” should ring out with conviction.

4
Bridge
The bridge builds to the song’s climax with repeated Em-C-G-D patterns. Let the intensity grow naturally.

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
Oh 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
 

Verse 2

 
G D
Leave behind your regrets and mistakes
Em C
Come today there’s no reason to wait
G D
Jesus is calling
Em C
Bring your sorrows and trade them for joy
 

Practice tip: In a worship setting, use a capo on the 2nd fret and play the same shapes to put it in the key of A, which may suit your worship team better.

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

Oh Come to the Altar Chords – Piano

A powerful Elevation Worship anthem of invitation and redemption. The building dynamics make it perfect for congregational worship.

Worship Strum (4/4 Time)
↓↓↑↑↓↑
123456

Tip: Start the verses very softly and build through the chorus. The dynamic contrast is what makes this song powerful in worship settings.

How to play

Step-by-Step Guide


1
Learn four chords
You need G, D, Em, and C. All standard open chords.

2
Verse pattern
The verse is quiet and reflective: G-D-Em-C. Play with gentle fingerpicking or very soft strumming.

3
Build the chorus
The chorus uses the same chords but with full strumming. “Oh come to the altar” should ring out with conviction.

4
Bridge
The bridge builds to the song’s climax with repeated Em-C-G-D patterns. Let the intensity grow naturally.

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
Oh 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
 

Verse 2

 
G D
Leave behind your regrets and mistakes
Em C
Come today there’s no reason to wait
G D
Jesus is calling
Em C
Bring your sorrows and trade them for joy
 

Practice tip: In a worship setting, use a capo on the 2nd fret and play the same shapes to put it in the key of A, which may suit your worship team better.

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

Oh Come to the Altar Chords – Banjo

A powerful Elevation Worship anthem of invitation and redemption. The building dynamics make it perfect for congregational worship.

Worship Strum (4/4 Time)
↓↓↑↑↓↑
123456

Tip: Start the verses very softly and build through the chorus. The dynamic contrast is what makes this song powerful in worship settings.

How to play

Step-by-Step Guide


1
Learn four chords
You need G, D, Em, and C. All standard open chords.

2
Verse pattern
The verse is quiet and reflective: G-D-Em-C. Play with gentle fingerpicking or very soft strumming.

3
Build the chorus
The chorus uses the same chords but with full strumming. “Oh come to the altar” should ring out with conviction.

4
Bridge
The bridge builds to the song’s climax with repeated Em-C-G-D patterns. Let the intensity grow naturally.

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
Oh 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
 

Verse 2

 
G D
Leave behind your regrets and mistakes
Em C
Come today there’s no reason to wait
G D
Jesus is calling
Em C
Bring your sorrows and trade them for joy
 

Practice tip: In a worship setting, use a capo on the 2nd fret and play the same shapes to put it in the key of A, which may suit your worship team better.

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

Oh Come to the Altar Chords – Mandolin

A powerful Elevation Worship anthem of invitation and redemption. The building dynamics make it perfect for congregational worship.

Worship Strum (4/4 Time)
↓↓↑↑↓↑
123456

Tip: Start the verses very softly and build through the chorus. The dynamic contrast is what makes this song powerful in worship settings.

How to play

Step-by-Step Guide


1
Learn four chords
You need G, D, Em, and C. All standard open chords.

2
Verse pattern
The verse is quiet and reflective: G-D-Em-C. Play with gentle fingerpicking or very soft strumming.

3
Build the chorus
The chorus uses the same chords but with full strumming. “Oh come to the altar” should ring out with conviction.

4
Bridge
The bridge builds to the song’s climax with repeated Em-C-G-D patterns. Let the intensity grow naturally.

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
Oh 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
 

Verse 2

 
G D
Leave behind your regrets and mistakes
Em C
Come today there’s no reason to wait
G D
Jesus is calling
Em C
Bring your sorrows and trade them for joy
 

Practice tip: In a worship setting, use a capo on the 2nd fret and play the same shapes to put it in the key of A, which may suit your worship team better.

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

Oh Come to the Altar Chords – Harmonica

A powerful Elevation Worship anthem of invitation and redemption. The building dynamics make it perfect for congregational worship.

Worship Strum (4/4 Time)
↓↓↑↑↓↑
123456

Tip: Start the verses very softly and build through the chorus. The dynamic contrast is what makes this song powerful in worship settings.

How to play

Step-by-Step Guide


1
Learn four chords
You need G, D, Em, and C. All standard open chords.

2
Verse pattern
The verse is quiet and reflective: G-D-Em-C. Play with gentle fingerpicking or very soft strumming.

3
Build the chorus
The chorus uses the same chords but with full strumming. “Oh come to the altar” should ring out with conviction.

4
Bridge
The bridge builds to the song’s climax with repeated Em-C-G-D patterns. Let the intensity grow naturally.

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
Oh 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
 

Verse 2

 
G D
Leave behind your regrets and mistakes
Em C
Come today there’s no reason to wait
G D
Jesus is calling
Em C
Bring your sorrows and trade them for joy
 

Practice tip: In a worship setting, use a capo on the 2nd fret and play the same shapes to put it in the key of A, which may suit your worship team better.

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

Oh Come to the Altar Chords – Violin

A powerful Elevation Worship anthem of invitation and redemption. The building dynamics make it perfect for congregational worship.

Worship Strum (4/4 Time)
↓↓↑↑↓↑
123456

Tip: Start the verses very softly and build through the chorus. The dynamic contrast is what makes this song powerful in worship settings.

How to play

Step-by-Step Guide


1
Learn four chords
You need G, D, Em, and C. All standard open chords.

2
Verse pattern
The verse is quiet and reflective: G-D-Em-C. Play with gentle fingerpicking or very soft strumming.

3
Build the chorus
The chorus uses the same chords but with full strumming. “Oh come to the altar” should ring out with conviction.

4
Bridge
The bridge builds to the song’s climax with repeated Em-C-G-D patterns. Let the intensity grow naturally.

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
Oh 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
 

Verse 2

 
G D
Leave behind your regrets and mistakes
Em C
Come today there’s no reason to wait
G D
Jesus is calling
Em C
Bring your sorrows and trade them for joy
 

Practice tip: In a worship setting, use a capo on the 2nd fret and play the same shapes to put it in the key of A, which may suit your worship team better.

Gtap to play
Dtap to play
Emtap to play
Ctap to play
Key
G Major
Difficulty
Beginner
Range
Varies by singer
Chords
G · D · Em · C

Oh Come to the Altar Chords – Vocal

A powerful Elevation Worship anthem of invitation and redemption. The building dynamics make it perfect for congregational worship.

Worship Strum (4/4 Time)
↓↓↑↑↓↑
123456

Tip: Start the verses very softly and build through the chorus. The dynamic contrast is what makes this song powerful in worship settings.

How to play

Step-by-Step Guide


1
Learn four chords
You need G, D, Em, and C. All standard open chords.

2
Verse pattern
The verse is quiet and reflective: G-D-Em-C. Play with gentle fingerpicking or very soft strumming.

3
Build the chorus
The chorus uses the same chords but with full strumming. “Oh come to the altar” should ring out with conviction.

4
Bridge
The bridge builds to the song’s climax with repeated Em-C-G-D patterns. Let the intensity grow naturally.

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
Oh 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
 

Verse 2

 
G D
Leave behind your regrets and mistakes
Em C
Come today there’s no reason to wait
G D
Jesus is calling
Em C
Bring your sorrows and trade them for joy
 

Practice tip: In a worship setting, use a capo on the 2nd fret and play the same shapes to put it in the key of A, which may suit your worship team better.