Worship

Son of Suffering Chords

Bethel Music 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

Son of Suffering Chords – Guitar

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Key

G

Difficulty

Beginner

Tuning

G-C-E-A

Chords

G · C · D · Em

Son of Suffering Chords – Ukulele

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Key

G

Difficulty

Beginner

Left Hand

Root notes

Chords

G · C · D · Em

Son of Suffering Chords – Piano

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Key

G

Difficulty

Beginner

Tuning

gDGBD (Open G)

Chords

G · C · D · Em

Son of Suffering Chords – Banjo

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Key

G

Difficulty

Beginner

Tuning

G-D-A-E

Chords

G · C · D · Em

Son of Suffering Chords – Mandolin

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Key

G

Difficulty

Beginner

Harp Key

C Diatonic

Chords

G · C · D · Em

Son of Suffering Chords – Harmonica

A powerful worship song by Bethel Music about Jesus’ compassionate suffering. Beginner difficulty in the key of G.

Chords used: G, C, D, Em · Key: G · Difficulty: Beginner

Gentle Rock (4/4 Time)

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Tip: Use a capo on the 2nd fret to match the original recording’s key of A, while still playing the G chord shapes.

Chords & Structure

Full Song

Verse 1

G – C

G – D

G – C

G – D

Em – C – G (×2)

Chorus

G – C

G – D

G – C – G

D – C

G – C – G

D – C

G – C

G – D

G – C – G

D – C

G – C

Verse 2

G – C

G – D

G – C

G – D

Em – C – G (×2)

Chorus

G – C

G – D

G – C – G

D – C

G – C – G

D – C

G – C

G – D

G – C – G

D – C

G – C

Bridge

Em – C – G

D – C – G

Em – C – G

D – C – G

Chorus

G – C

G – D

G – C – G

D – C

G – C – G

D – C

G – C

G – D

G – C – G

D – C

G – C

Outro

G – C

G – D

G – C

G – D

Practice tip: Master the G, C, D, and Em chord transitions slowly before adding the strum pattern; the song’s power comes from the heartfelt delivery of these simple changes.

Frequently Asked Questions

What chords do you need to play "Son of Suffering"?

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

Is "Son of Suffering" 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 "Son of Suffering" in?

It is in the key of G.

Who wrote "Son of Suffering"?

It was written by David Funk, Matt Redman, Jonathan Smith, and released in 2022.