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Tis So Sweet to Trust in Jesus Chords

Traditional 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

Tis So Sweet to Trust in Jesus Chords – Guitar

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Key

G

Difficulty

Beginner

Tuning

G-C-E-A

Chords

G · C · D · Em

Tis So Sweet to Trust in Jesus Chords – Ukulele

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Key

G

Difficulty

Beginner

Left Hand

Root notes

Chords

G · C · D · Em

Tis So Sweet to Trust in Jesus Chords – Piano

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Key

G

Difficulty

Beginner

Tuning

gDGBD (Open G)

Chords

G · C · D · Em

Tis So Sweet to Trust in Jesus Chords – Banjo

Gtap to play

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Key

G

Difficulty

Beginner

Tuning

G-D-A-E

Chords

G · C · D · Em

Tis So Sweet to Trust in Jesus Chords – Mandolin

Gtap to play

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Key

G

Difficulty

Beginner

Harp Key

C Diatonic

Chords

G · C · D · Em

Tis So Sweet to Trust in Jesus Chords – Harmonica

A traditional Christian hymn expressing the profound sweetness and security found in trusting Jesus. Beginner difficulty in the key of G.

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

Folk Strum (4/4 Time)

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Tip: Use a simple down-up strum and focus on changing chords cleanly.

Chords & Structure

Full Song

Verse 1

G – C – G

D – G

G – C – G

D – G – C

Chorus

G – C

G – D – G

G – C – G

D – G – C

Verse 2

G – C – G

D – G

G – C – G

D – G – C

Chorus

G – C

G – D – G

G – C – G

D – G – C

Verse 3

G – C – G

D – G

G – C – G

D – G – C

Chorus

G – C

G – D – G

G – C – G

D – G – C

Verse 4

G – C – G

D – G

G – C – G

D – G

Chorus

G – C

G – D – G

G – C – G

D – G – C

Practice tip: The song uses only four chords (G, C, D). Practice the G to C and C to D transitions slowly until they feel automatic.

Frequently Asked Questions

What chords do you need to play "Tis So Sweet to Trust in Jesus"?

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

Is "Tis So Sweet to Trust in 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 "Tis So Sweet to Trust in Jesus" in?

It is in the key of G.

Who wrote "Tis So Sweet to Trust in Jesus"?

It was written by Louisa Stead, William Kirkpatrick, and released in 1882.