Worship

Shout to the Lord Chords

Darlene Zschech 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

Shout to the Lord Chords – Guitar

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Key

G

Difficulty

Beginner

Tuning

G-C-E-A

Chords

G · C · D · Em

Shout to the Lord Chords – Ukulele

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Key

G

Difficulty

Beginner

Left Hand

Root notes

Chords

G · C · D · Em

Shout to the Lord Chords – Piano

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Key

G

Difficulty

Beginner

Tuning

gDGBD (Open G)

Chords

G · C · D · Em

Shout to the Lord Chords – Banjo

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Key

G

Difficulty

Beginner

Tuning

G-D-A-E

Chords

G · C · D · Em

Shout to the Lord Chords – Mandolin

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Key

G

Difficulty

Beginner

Harp Key

C Diatonic

Chords

G · C · D · Em

Shout to the Lord Chords – Harmonica

A powerful worship anthem by Darlene Zschech and Hillsong. 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 capo on the 2nd fret to play along with the original recording.

Chords & Structure

Full Song

Verse 1

G – C – G – D – G

G – C – G – D – G – C – G

C – G – D – G – C

G – C – G – D – G – C

Chorus

G – C – G – D (×3)

C – G

C – G – D

G – C

D – G – C – G

Verse 2

G – C – G – D – G

G – C – G – D – G – C – G

C – G – D – G – C

G – C – G – D – G – C

Chorus

G – C – G – D (×3)

C – G

C – G – D

G – C

D – G – C – G

Bridge

Em – C – G – D (×4)

Chorus

G – C – G – D (×3)

C – G

C – G – D

G – C

D – G – C – G

Practice tip: Master the G, C, D, and Em chords first, then focus on the chord progression in the bridge (Em-C-G-D) before putting the whole song together.

Frequently Asked Questions

What chords do you need to play "Shout to the Lord"?

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

Is "Shout to the Lord" 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 "Shout to the Lord" in?

It is in the key of G.

Who wrote "Shout to the Lord"?

It was written by Darlene Zschech, and released in 1993.