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Key
G
Difficulty
Beginner
Capo
None
Chords
G · C · D · Em
Take You at Your Word Chords – Guitar
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Key
G
Difficulty
Beginner
Tuning
G-C-E-A
Chords
G · C · D · Em
Take You at Your Word Chords – Ukulele
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Key
G
Difficulty
Beginner
Left Hand
Root notes
Chords
G · C · D · Em
Take You at Your Word Chords – Piano
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Key
G
Difficulty
Beginner
Tuning
gDGBD (Open G)
Chords
G · C · D · Em
Take You at Your Word Chords – Banjo
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Key
G
Difficulty
Beginner
Tuning
G-D-A-E
Chords
G · C · D · Em
Take You at Your Word Chords – Mandolin
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Key
G
Difficulty
Beginner
Harp Key
C Diatonic
Chords
G · C · D · Em
Take You at Your Word Chords – Harmonica
A worship anthem by Cody Carnes about trusting in God’s promises. Beginner difficulty in the key of G.
Basic Strum (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 listed.
Chords & Structure
Full Song
Verse 1
G – C
G – D
G – C
G – D
Chorus
G – C
G – D
Em – C
G – D
G – C
G – D
Em – C
G – D
Verse 2
G – C
G – D
G – C
G – D
Chorus
G – C
G – D
Em – C
G – D
G – C
G – D
Em – C
G – D
Bridge
Em – C
G – D
Em – C
G – D
Em – C
G – D
Em – C
G – D
Chorus
G – C
G – D
Em – C
G – D
G – C
G – D
Em – C
G – D
Practice tip: Master the simple four-chord progression (G, C, D, Em) before adding the strum pattern, then focus on singing the repetitive, declarative lyrics with confidence.
Frequently Asked Questions
What chords do you need to play "Take You at Your Word"?
You need 4 beginner-friendly chords: G, C, D and Em.
Is "Take You at Your Word" 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 "Take You at Your Word" in?
It is in the key of G.
Who wrote "Take You at Your Word"?
It was written by Cody Carnes, and released in 2021.