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Key
G
Difficulty
Beginner
Capo
None
Chords
G · C · D · Em
Run to the Father Chords – Guitar
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Key
G
Difficulty
Beginner
Tuning
G-C-E-A
Chords
G · C · D · Em
Run to the Father Chords – Ukulele
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Key
G
Difficulty
Beginner
Left Hand
Root notes
Chords
G · C · D · Em
Run to the Father Chords – Piano
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Key
G
Difficulty
Beginner
Tuning
gDGBD (Open G)
Chords
G · C · D · Em
Run to the Father Chords – Banjo
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Key
G
Difficulty
Beginner
Tuning
G-D-A-E
Chords
G · C · D · Em
Run to the Father Chords – Mandolin
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Key
G
Difficulty
Beginner
Harp Key
C Diatonic
Chords
G · C · D · Em
Run to the Father Chords – Harmonica
A beautiful song about returning to the Father’s love and grace. “Run to the Father” has a gentle, heartfelt feel with a building chorus.
Heartfelt Worship (4/4 Time)
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Tip: Start with fingerpicking or light arpeggios on the verse. Build into the chorus with fuller strumming. The Em to C movement creates the emotional core of the song.
Chords & Structure
Full Song
Verse 1
G – C
D – Em
G – C
D – Em
Chorus
G – C
D – Em
G – C
D – Em
G – C
D – Em
C – D – G
Bridge
Em – C
G – D
Em – C
G – D
Frequently Asked Questions
What chords do you need to play "Run to the Father"?
You need 4 beginner-friendly chords: G, C, D and Em.
Is "Run to the Father" 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 "Run to the Father" in?
It is in the key of G.
Who wrote "Run to the Father"?
It was written by Cody Carnes, Matt Maher, Ran Jackson, and released in 2020.