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This Little Light of Mine Chords

Traditional Beginner Key of G 3 Chords 3 min read Updated Jul 2026

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Key

G

Difficulty

Beginner

Capo

None

Chords

G · C · D

This Little Light of Mine Chords – Guitar

A traditional gospel song popularized as a civil rights anthem. Beginner difficulty in the key of G.

Folk Strum (4/4 Time)

↓↓↑↑↓↑

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Tip: Keep a bright, bouncy rhythm to match the uplifting message.

Lyrics & Chords

Full Song

Verse 1

G C G D

This little light of mine, I’m gonna let it shine.

G C G D

This little light of mine, I’m gonna let it shine.

G C G D

This little light of mine, I’m gonna let it shine.

G C G D

Let it shine, let it shine, let it shine.

Chorus

G C G D G

Let it shine till Jesus comes, I’m gonna let it shine.

G C G D G

Let it shine till Jesus comes, I’m gonna let it shine.

G C G D G

Let it shine till Jesus comes, I’m gonna let it shine.

G C G D

Let it shine, let it shine, let it shine.

Verse 2

G C G D G

Hide it under a bushel? No! I’m gonna let it shine.

G C G D G

Hide it under a bushel? No! I’m gonna let it shine.

G C G D G

Hide it under a bushel? No! I’m gonna let it shine.

G C G D

Let it shine, let it shine, let it shine.

Chorus

G C G D G

Let it shine till Jesus comes, I’m gonna let it shine.

G C G D G

Let it shine till Jesus comes, I’m gonna let it shine.

G C G D G

Let it shine till Jesus comes, I’m gonna let it shine.

G C G D

Let it shine, let it shine, let it shine.

Verse 3

G C G D G

Won’t let Satan blow it out, I’m gonna let it shine.

G C G D G

Won’t let Satan blow it out, I’m gonna let it shine.

G C G D G

Won’t let Satan blow it out, I’m gonna let it shine.

G C G D

Let it shine, let it shine, let it shine.

Chorus

[G]Let it shine till [C]Jesus [G]comes, I’m [D]gonna let it [G]shine.
[G]Let it shine till [C]Jesus [G]comes, I’m [D]gonna let it [G]shine.
[G]Let it shine till [C]Jesus [G]comes, I’m [D]gonna let it [G]shine.
[G]Let it [C]shine, let it [G]shine, let it [D]shine.
[/verse]

Practice tip: Master the G-C-D chord progression first, as it repeats throughout the entire song.

Frequently Asked Questions

What chords do you need to play "This Little Light of Mine"?

You need 3 beginner-friendly chords: G, C and D.

Is "This Little Light of Mine" easy to play on guitar?

It is rated beginner and uses only 3 chords in the key of G, making it a good choice for players at that level.

What key is "This Little Light of Mine" in?

It is in the key of G.

Who wrote "This Little Light of Mine"?

It was written by Harry Dixon Loes.

Gtap to play

Ctap to play

Dtap to play

Key

G

Difficulty

Beginner

Tuning

G-C-E-A

Chords

G · C · D

This Little Light of Mine Chords – Ukulele

A traditional gospel song popularized as a civil rights anthem. Beginner difficulty in the key of G.

Folk Strum (4/4 Time)

↓↓↑↑↓↑

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Tip: Keep a bright, bouncy rhythm to match the uplifting message.

Lyrics & Chords

Full Song

Verse 1

G C G D

This little light of mine, I’m gonna let it shine.

G C G D

This little light of mine, I’m gonna let it shine.

G C G D

This little light of mine, I’m gonna let it shine.

G C G D

Let it shine, let it shine, let it shine.

Chorus

G C G D G

Let it shine till Jesus comes, I’m gonna let it shine.

G C G D G

Let it shine till Jesus comes, I’m gonna let it shine.

G C G D G

Let it shine till Jesus comes, I’m gonna let it shine.

G C G D

Let it shine, let it shine, let it shine.

Verse 2

G C G D G

Hide it under a bushel? No! I’m gonna let it shine.

G C G D G

Hide it under a bushel? No! I’m gonna let it shine.

G C G D G

Hide it under a bushel? No! I’m gonna let it shine.

G C G D

Let it shine, let it shine, let it shine.

Chorus

G C G D G

Let it shine till Jesus comes, I’m gonna let it shine.

G C G D G

Let it shine till Jesus comes, I’m gonna let it shine.

G C G D G

Let it shine till Jesus comes, I’m gonna let it shine.

G C G D

Let it shine, let it shine, let it shine.

Verse 3

G C G D G

Won’t let Satan blow it out, I’m gonna let it shine.

G C G D G

Won’t let Satan blow it out, I’m gonna let it shine.

G C G D G

Won’t let Satan blow it out, I’m gonna let it shine.

G C G D

Let it shine, let it shine, let it shine.

Chorus

[G]Let it shine till [C]Jesus [G]comes, I’m [D]gonna let it [G]shine.
[G]Let it shine till [C]Jesus [G]comes, I’m [D]gonna let it [G]shine.
[G]Let it shine till [C]Jesus [G]comes, I’m [D]gonna let it [G]shine.
[G]Let it [C]shine, let it [G]shine, let it [D]shine.
[/verse]

Practice tip: Master the G-C-D chord progression first, as it repeats throughout the entire song.

Frequently Asked Questions

What chords do you need to play "This Little Light of Mine"?

You need 3 beginner-friendly chords: G, C and D.

Is "This Little Light of Mine" easy to play on guitar?

It is rated beginner and uses only 3 chords in the key of G, making it a good choice for players at that level.

What key is "This Little Light of Mine" in?

It is in the key of G.

Who wrote "This Little Light of Mine"?

It was written by Harry Dixon Loes.

Gtap to play

Ctap to play

Dtap to play

Key

G

Difficulty

Beginner

Left Hand

Root notes

Chords

G · C · D

This Little Light of Mine Chords – Piano

A traditional gospel song popularized as a civil rights anthem. Beginner difficulty in the key of G.

Folk Strum (4/4 Time)

↓↓↑↑↓↑

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Tip: Keep a bright, bouncy rhythm to match the uplifting message.

Lyrics & Chords

Full Song

Verse 1

G C G D

This little light of mine, I’m gonna let it shine.

G C G D

This little light of mine, I’m gonna let it shine.

G C G D

This little light of mine, I’m gonna let it shine.

G C G D

Let it shine, let it shine, let it shine.

Chorus

G C G D G

Let it shine till Jesus comes, I’m gonna let it shine.

G C G D G

Let it shine till Jesus comes, I’m gonna let it shine.

G C G D G

Let it shine till Jesus comes, I’m gonna let it shine.

G C G D

Let it shine, let it shine, let it shine.

Verse 2

G C G D G

Hide it under a bushel? No! I’m gonna let it shine.

G C G D G

Hide it under a bushel? No! I’m gonna let it shine.

G C G D G

Hide it under a bushel? No! I’m gonna let it shine.

G C G D

Let it shine, let it shine, let it shine.

Chorus

G C G D G

Let it shine till Jesus comes, I’m gonna let it shine.

G C G D G

Let it shine till Jesus comes, I’m gonna let it shine.

G C G D G

Let it shine till Jesus comes, I’m gonna let it shine.

G C G D

Let it shine, let it shine, let it shine.

Verse 3

G C G D G

Won’t let Satan blow it out, I’m gonna let it shine.

G C G D G

Won’t let Satan blow it out, I’m gonna let it shine.

G C G D G

Won’t let Satan blow it out, I’m gonna let it shine.

G C G D

Let it shine, let it shine, let it shine.

Chorus

[G]Let it shine till [C]Jesus [G]comes, I’m [D]gonna let it [G]shine.
[G]Let it shine till [C]Jesus [G]comes, I’m [D]gonna let it [G]shine.
[G]Let it shine till [C]Jesus [G]comes, I’m [D]gonna let it [G]shine.
[G]Let it [C]shine, let it [G]shine, let it [D]shine.
[/verse]

Practice tip: Master the G-C-D chord progression first, as it repeats throughout the entire song.

Frequently Asked Questions

What chords do you need to play "This Little Light of Mine"?

You need 3 beginner-friendly chords: G, C and D.

Is "This Little Light of Mine" easy to play on guitar?

It is rated beginner and uses only 3 chords in the key of G, making it a good choice for players at that level.

What key is "This Little Light of Mine" in?

It is in the key of G.

Who wrote "This Little Light of Mine"?

It was written by Harry Dixon Loes.

Gtap to play

Ctap to play

Dtap to play

Key

G

Difficulty

Beginner

Tuning

gDGBD (Open G)

Chords

G · C · D

This Little Light of Mine Chords – Banjo

A traditional gospel song popularized as a civil rights anthem. Beginner difficulty in the key of G.

Folk Strum (4/4 Time)

↓↓↑↑↓↑

123456

Tip: Keep a bright, bouncy rhythm to match the uplifting message.

Lyrics & Chords

Full Song

Verse 1

G C G D

This little light of mine, I’m gonna let it shine.

G C G D

This little light of mine, I’m gonna let it shine.

G C G D

This little light of mine, I’m gonna let it shine.

G C G D

Let it shine, let it shine, let it shine.

Chorus

G C G D G

Let it shine till Jesus comes, I’m gonna let it shine.

G C G D G

Let it shine till Jesus comes, I’m gonna let it shine.

G C G D G

Let it shine till Jesus comes, I’m gonna let it shine.

G C G D

Let it shine, let it shine, let it shine.

Verse 2

G C G D G

Hide it under a bushel? No! I’m gonna let it shine.

G C G D G

Hide it under a bushel? No! I’m gonna let it shine.

G C G D G

Hide it under a bushel? No! I’m gonna let it shine.

G C G D

Let it shine, let it shine, let it shine.

Chorus

G C G D G

Let it shine till Jesus comes, I’m gonna let it shine.

G C G D G

Let it shine till Jesus comes, I’m gonna let it shine.

G C G D G

Let it shine till Jesus comes, I’m gonna let it shine.

G C G D

Let it shine, let it shine, let it shine.

Verse 3

G C G D G

Won’t let Satan blow it out, I’m gonna let it shine.

G C G D G

Won’t let Satan blow it out, I’m gonna let it shine.

G C G D G

Won’t let Satan blow it out, I’m gonna let it shine.

G C G D

Let it shine, let it shine, let it shine.

Chorus

[G]Let it shine till [C]Jesus [G]comes, I’m [D]gonna let it [G]shine.
[G]Let it shine till [C]Jesus [G]comes, I’m [D]gonna let it [G]shine.
[G]Let it shine till [C]Jesus [G]comes, I’m [D]gonna let it [G]shine.
[G]Let it [C]shine, let it [G]shine, let it [D]shine.
[/verse]

Practice tip: Master the G-C-D chord progression first, as it repeats throughout the entire song.

Frequently Asked Questions

What chords do you need to play "This Little Light of Mine"?

You need 3 beginner-friendly chords: G, C and D.

Is "This Little Light of Mine" easy to play on guitar?

It is rated beginner and uses only 3 chords in the key of G, making it a good choice for players at that level.

What key is "This Little Light of Mine" in?

It is in the key of G.

Who wrote "This Little Light of Mine"?

It was written by Harry Dixon Loes.

Gtap to play

Ctap to play

Dtap to play

Key

G

Difficulty

Beginner

Tuning

G-D-A-E

Chords

G · C · D

This Little Light of Mine Chords – Mandolin

A traditional gospel song popularized as a civil rights anthem. Beginner difficulty in the key of G.

Folk Strum (4/4 Time)

↓↓↑↑↓↑

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Tip: Keep a bright, bouncy rhythm to match the uplifting message.

Lyrics & Chords

Full Song

Verse 1

G C G D

This little light of mine, I’m gonna let it shine.

G C G D

This little light of mine, I’m gonna let it shine.

G C G D

This little light of mine, I’m gonna let it shine.

G C G D

Let it shine, let it shine, let it shine.

Chorus

G C G D G

Let it shine till Jesus comes, I’m gonna let it shine.

G C G D G

Let it shine till Jesus comes, I’m gonna let it shine.

G C G D G

Let it shine till Jesus comes, I’m gonna let it shine.

G C G D

Let it shine, let it shine, let it shine.

Verse 2

G C G D G

Hide it under a bushel? No! I’m gonna let it shine.

G C G D G

Hide it under a bushel? No! I’m gonna let it shine.

G C G D G

Hide it under a bushel? No! I’m gonna let it shine.

G C G D

Let it shine, let it shine, let it shine.

Chorus

G C G D G

Let it shine till Jesus comes, I’m gonna let it shine.

G C G D G

Let it shine till Jesus comes, I’m gonna let it shine.

G C G D G

Let it shine till Jesus comes, I’m gonna let it shine.

G C G D

Let it shine, let it shine, let it shine.

Verse 3

G C G D G

Won’t let Satan blow it out, I’m gonna let it shine.

G C G D G

Won’t let Satan blow it out, I’m gonna let it shine.

G C G D G

Won’t let Satan blow it out, I’m gonna let it shine.

G C G D

Let it shine, let it shine, let it shine.

Chorus

[G]Let it shine till [C]Jesus [G]comes, I’m [D]gonna let it [G]shine.
[G]Let it shine till [C]Jesus [G]comes, I’m [D]gonna let it [G]shine.
[G]Let it shine till [C]Jesus [G]comes, I’m [D]gonna let it [G]shine.
[G]Let it [C]shine, let it [G]shine, let it [D]shine.
[/verse]

Practice tip: Master the G-C-D chord progression first, as it repeats throughout the entire song.

Frequently Asked Questions

What chords do you need to play "This Little Light of Mine"?

You need 3 beginner-friendly chords: G, C and D.

Is "This Little Light of Mine" easy to play on guitar?

It is rated beginner and uses only 3 chords in the key of G, making it a good choice for players at that level.

What key is "This Little Light of Mine" in?

It is in the key of G.

Who wrote "This Little Light of Mine"?

It was written by Harry Dixon Loes.

Gtap to play

Ctap to play

Dtap to play

Key

G

Difficulty

Beginner

Harp Key

C Diatonic

Chords

G · C · D

This Little Light of Mine Chords – Harmonica

A traditional gospel song popularized as a civil rights anthem. Beginner difficulty in the key of G.

Folk Strum (4/4 Time)

↓↓↑↑↓↑

123456

Tip: Keep a bright, bouncy rhythm to match the uplifting message.

Lyrics & Chords

Full Song

Verse 1

G C G D

This little light of mine, I’m gonna let it shine.

G C G D

This little light of mine, I’m gonna let it shine.

G C G D

This little light of mine, I’m gonna let it shine.

G C G D

Let it shine, let it shine, let it shine.

Chorus

G C G D G

Let it shine till Jesus comes, I’m gonna let it shine.

G C G D G

Let it shine till Jesus comes, I’m gonna let it shine.

G C G D G

Let it shine till Jesus comes, I’m gonna let it shine.

G C G D

Let it shine, let it shine, let it shine.

Verse 2

G C G D G

Hide it under a bushel? No! I’m gonna let it shine.

G C G D G

Hide it under a bushel? No! I’m gonna let it shine.

G C G D G

Hide it under a bushel? No! I’m gonna let it shine.

G C G D

Let it shine, let it shine, let it shine.

Chorus

G C G D G

Let it shine till Jesus comes, I’m gonna let it shine.

G C G D G

Let it shine till Jesus comes, I’m gonna let it shine.

G C G D G

Let it shine till Jesus comes, I’m gonna let it shine.

G C G D

Let it shine, let it shine, let it shine.

Verse 3

G C G D G

Won’t let Satan blow it out, I’m gonna let it shine.

G C G D G

Won’t let Satan blow it out, I’m gonna let it shine.

G C G D G

Won’t let Satan blow it out, I’m gonna let it shine.

G C G D

Let it shine, let it shine, let it shine.

Chorus

[G]Let it shine till [C]Jesus [G]comes, I’m [D]gonna let it [G]shine.
[G]Let it shine till [C]Jesus [G]comes, I’m [D]gonna let it [G]shine.
[G]Let it shine till [C]Jesus [G]comes, I’m [D]gonna let it [G]shine.
[G]Let it [C]shine, let it [G]shine, let it [D]shine.
[/verse]

Practice tip: Master the G-C-D chord progression first, as it repeats throughout the entire song.

Frequently Asked Questions

What chords do you need to play "This Little Light of Mine"?

You need 3 beginner-friendly chords: G, C and D.

Is "This Little Light of Mine" easy to play on guitar?

It is rated beginner and uses only 3 chords in the key of G, making it a good choice for players at that level.

What key is "This Little Light of Mine" in?

It is in the key of G.

Who wrote "This Little Light of Mine"?

It was written by Harry Dixon Loes.