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Key
G
Difficulty
Beginner
Capo
None
Chords
G · C · D · Em
There Was Jesus Chords – Guitar
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Key
G
Difficulty
Beginner
Tuning
G-C-E-A
Chords
G · C · D · Em
There Was Jesus Chords – Ukulele
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Key
G
Difficulty
Beginner
Left Hand
Root notes
Chords
G · C · D · Em
There Was Jesus Chords – Piano
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Key
G
Difficulty
Beginner
Tuning
gDGBD (Open G)
Chords
G · C · D · Em
There Was Jesus Chords – Banjo
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Key
G
Difficulty
Beginner
Tuning
G-D-A-E
Chords
G · C · D · Em
There Was Jesus Chords – Mandolin
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Key
G
Difficulty
Beginner
Harp Key
C Diatonic
Chords
G · C · D · Em
There Was Jesus Chords – Harmonica
A powerful duet about finding divine presence in life’s struggles by Zach Williams and Dolly Parton. Beginner difficulty in the key of G.
Steady 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 using these G-based chord shapes.
Chords & Structure
Full Song
Verse 1
G – C
G – D
G – C
G – D
Chorus
G – C
G – D
G – C
G – D
Em
C – D
G – C – D
Verse 2
G – C
G – D
G – C
G – D
G
C – G
D – G
Chorus
G – C
G – D
G – C
G – D
Em
C – D
G – C – D
Bridge
Em – C
G – D
Em – C
G – D
Em – C
G – D
Chorus
G – C
G – D
G – C
G – D
Em
C – D
G – C – D
Outro
G – C
G – D
G – C
G – D
G
C – G
D – G
Practice tip: Master the G-C-D-Em progression in the chorus before adding the lyrics, as it forms the core of the song’s emotional lift.
Frequently Asked Questions
What chords do you need to play "There Was Jesus"?
You need 4 beginner-friendly chords: G, C, D and Em.
Is "There Was Jesus" 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 "There Was Jesus" in?
It is in the key of G.
Who wrote "There Was Jesus"?
It was written by Zach Williams, Jonathan Smith, Casey Beathard, and released in 2019.