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Who Am I Chords

Casting Crowns Beginner Key of G 4 Chords 3 min read Updated Jul 2026

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Key

G

Difficulty

Beginner

Capo

None

Chords

G · C · D · Em

Who Am I Chords – Guitar

A reflective Christian song by Casting Crowns about finding identity in God’s love. Beginner difficulty in the key of G.

Gentle 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, but play the G chord shapes shown.

Lyrics & Chords

Full Song

Verse 1

G C G

Who am I, that the Lord of all the earth

D G

Would care to know my name

G C

Would care to feel my hurt?

G D

Who am I, that the bright and morning star

Em C

Would choose to light the way

D G

For my ever wandering heart?

Chorus

C G

Not because of who I am

D Em

But because of what You’ve done

C G

Not because of what I’ve done

D G

But because of who You are

Verse 2

G C

I am a flower quickly fading

G D

Here today and gone tomorrow

G C

A wave tossed in the ocean

G D

A vapor in the wind

Em C

Still You hear me when I’m calling

D G

Lord, You catch me when I’m falling

C D

And You’ve told me who I am

G

I am Yours

Chorus

C G

Not because of who I am

D Em

But because of what You’ve done

C G

Not because of what I’ve done

D G

But because of who You are

Bridge

Em C

Whom shall I fear? Whom shall I fear?

G

‘Cause I am Yours

D

I am Yours

Chorus

C G

Not because of who I am

D Em

But because of what You’ve done

C G

Not because of what I’ve done

D G

But because of who You are

Outro

G C

I am a flower quickly fading

G D

Here today and gone tomorrow

G C

A wave tossed in the ocean

G D

A vapor in the wind

Em C

Still You hear me when I’m calling

D G

Lord, You catch me when I’m falling

C D

And You’ve told me who I am

G

I am Yours

C

I am Yours

D

I am Yours

G

Whom shall I fear?

Practice tip: The G to D transition happens often; practice pivoting your ring finger from the 3rd fret of the high E string (G) to the 2nd fret of the same string (D).

Frequently Asked Questions

What chords do you need to play "Who Am I"?

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

Is "Who Am I" 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 "Who Am I" in?

It is in the key of G.

Who wrote "Who Am I"?

It was written by Mark Hall, and released in 2003.

Gtap to play

Ctap to play

Dtap to play

Emtap to play

Key

G

Difficulty

Beginner

Tuning

G-C-E-A

Chords

G · C · D · Em

Who Am I Chords – Ukulele

A reflective Christian song by Casting Crowns about finding identity in God’s love. Beginner difficulty in the key of G.

Gentle 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, but play the G chord shapes shown.

Lyrics & Chords

Full Song

Verse 1

G C G

Who am I, that the Lord of all the earth

D G

Would care to know my name

G C

Would care to feel my hurt?

G D

Who am I, that the bright and morning star

Em C

Would choose to light the way

D G

For my ever wandering heart?

Chorus

C G

Not because of who I am

D Em

But because of what You’ve done

C G

Not because of what I’ve done

D G

But because of who You are

Verse 2

G C

I am a flower quickly fading

G D

Here today and gone tomorrow

G C

A wave tossed in the ocean

G D

A vapor in the wind

Em C

Still You hear me when I’m calling

D G

Lord, You catch me when I’m falling

C D

And You’ve told me who I am

G

I am Yours

Chorus

C G

Not because of who I am

D Em

But because of what You’ve done

C G

Not because of what I’ve done

D G

But because of who You are

Bridge

Em C

Whom shall I fear? Whom shall I fear?

G

‘Cause I am Yours

D

I am Yours

Chorus

C G

Not because of who I am

D Em

But because of what You’ve done

C G

Not because of what I’ve done

D G

But because of who You are

Outro

G C

I am a flower quickly fading

G D

Here today and gone tomorrow

G C

A wave tossed in the ocean

G D

A vapor in the wind

Em C

Still You hear me when I’m calling

D G

Lord, You catch me when I’m falling

C D

And You’ve told me who I am

G

I am Yours

C

I am Yours

D

I am Yours

G

Whom shall I fear?

Practice tip: The G to D transition happens often; practice pivoting your ring finger from the 3rd fret of the high E string (G) to the 2nd fret of the same string (D).

Frequently Asked Questions

What chords do you need to play "Who Am I"?

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

Is "Who Am I" 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 "Who Am I" in?

It is in the key of G.

Who wrote "Who Am I"?

It was written by Mark Hall, and released in 2003.

Gtap to play

Ctap to play

Dtap to play

Emtap to play

Key

G

Difficulty

Beginner

Left Hand

Root notes

Chords

G · C · D · Em

Who Am I Chords – Piano

A reflective Christian song by Casting Crowns about finding identity in God’s love. Beginner difficulty in the key of G.

Gentle 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, but play the G chord shapes shown.

Lyrics & Chords

Full Song

Verse 1

G C G

Who am I, that the Lord of all the earth

D G

Would care to know my name

G C

Would care to feel my hurt?

G D

Who am I, that the bright and morning star

Em C

Would choose to light the way

D G

For my ever wandering heart?

Chorus

C G

Not because of who I am

D Em

But because of what You’ve done

C G

Not because of what I’ve done

D G

But because of who You are

Verse 2

G C

I am a flower quickly fading

G D

Here today and gone tomorrow

G C

A wave tossed in the ocean

G D

A vapor in the wind

Em C

Still You hear me when I’m calling

D G

Lord, You catch me when I’m falling

C D

And You’ve told me who I am

G

I am Yours

Chorus

C G

Not because of who I am

D Em

But because of what You’ve done

C G

Not because of what I’ve done

D G

But because of who You are

Bridge

Em C

Whom shall I fear? Whom shall I fear?

G

‘Cause I am Yours

D

I am Yours

Chorus

C G

Not because of who I am

D Em

But because of what You’ve done

C G

Not because of what I’ve done

D G

But because of who You are

Outro

G C

I am a flower quickly fading

G D

Here today and gone tomorrow

G C

A wave tossed in the ocean

G D

A vapor in the wind

Em C

Still You hear me when I’m calling

D G

Lord, You catch me when I’m falling

C D

And You’ve told me who I am

G

I am Yours

C

I am Yours

D

I am Yours

G

Whom shall I fear?

Practice tip: The G to D transition happens often; practice pivoting your ring finger from the 3rd fret of the high E string (G) to the 2nd fret of the same string (D).

Frequently Asked Questions

What chords do you need to play "Who Am I"?

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

Is "Who Am I" 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 "Who Am I" in?

It is in the key of G.

Who wrote "Who Am I"?

It was written by Mark Hall, and released in 2003.

Gtap to play

Ctap to play

Dtap to play

Emtap to play

Key

G

Difficulty

Beginner

Tuning

gDGBD (Open G)

Chords

G · C · D · Em

Who Am I Chords – Banjo

A reflective Christian song by Casting Crowns about finding identity in God’s love. Beginner difficulty in the key of G.

Gentle Strum (4/4 Time)

↓↓↑↑↓↑

123456

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

Lyrics & Chords

Full Song

Verse 1

G C G

Who am I, that the Lord of all the earth

D G

Would care to know my name

G C

Would care to feel my hurt?

G D

Who am I, that the bright and morning star

Em C

Would choose to light the way

D G

For my ever wandering heart?

Chorus

C G

Not because of who I am

D Em

But because of what You’ve done

C G

Not because of what I’ve done

D G

But because of who You are

Verse 2

G C

I am a flower quickly fading

G D

Here today and gone tomorrow

G C

A wave tossed in the ocean

G D

A vapor in the wind

Em C

Still You hear me when I’m calling

D G

Lord, You catch me when I’m falling

C D

And You’ve told me who I am

G

I am Yours

Chorus

C G

Not because of who I am

D Em

But because of what You’ve done

C G

Not because of what I’ve done

D G

But because of who You are

Bridge

Em C

Whom shall I fear? Whom shall I fear?

G

‘Cause I am Yours

D

I am Yours

Chorus

C G

Not because of who I am

D Em

But because of what You’ve done

C G

Not because of what I’ve done

D G

But because of who You are

Outro

G C

I am a flower quickly fading

G D

Here today and gone tomorrow

G C

A wave tossed in the ocean

G D

A vapor in the wind

Em C

Still You hear me when I’m calling

D G

Lord, You catch me when I’m falling

C D

And You’ve told me who I am

G

I am Yours

C

I am Yours

D

I am Yours

G

Whom shall I fear?

Practice tip: The G to D transition happens often; practice pivoting your ring finger from the 3rd fret of the high E string (G) to the 2nd fret of the same string (D).

Frequently Asked Questions

What chords do you need to play "Who Am I"?

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

Is "Who Am I" 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 "Who Am I" in?

It is in the key of G.

Who wrote "Who Am I"?

It was written by Mark Hall, and released in 2003.

Gtap to play

Ctap to play

Dtap to play

Emtap to play

Key

G

Difficulty

Beginner

Tuning

G-D-A-E

Chords

G · C · D · Em

Who Am I Chords – Mandolin

A reflective Christian song by Casting Crowns about finding identity in God’s love. Beginner difficulty in the key of G.

Gentle Strum (4/4 Time)

↓↓↑↑↓↑

123456

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

Lyrics & Chords

Full Song

Verse 1

G C G

Who am I, that the Lord of all the earth

D G

Would care to know my name

G C

Would care to feel my hurt?

G D

Who am I, that the bright and morning star

Em C

Would choose to light the way

D G

For my ever wandering heart?

Chorus

C G

Not because of who I am

D Em

But because of what You’ve done

C G

Not because of what I’ve done

D G

But because of who You are

Verse 2

G C

I am a flower quickly fading

G D

Here today and gone tomorrow

G C

A wave tossed in the ocean

G D

A vapor in the wind

Em C

Still You hear me when I’m calling

D G

Lord, You catch me when I’m falling

C D

And You’ve told me who I am

G

I am Yours

Chorus

C G

Not because of who I am

D Em

But because of what You’ve done

C G

Not because of what I’ve done

D G

But because of who You are

Bridge

Em C

Whom shall I fear? Whom shall I fear?

G

‘Cause I am Yours

D

I am Yours

Chorus

C G

Not because of who I am

D Em

But because of what You’ve done

C G

Not because of what I’ve done

D G

But because of who You are

Outro

G C

I am a flower quickly fading

G D

Here today and gone tomorrow

G C

A wave tossed in the ocean

G D

A vapor in the wind

Em C

Still You hear me when I’m calling

D G

Lord, You catch me when I’m falling

C D

And You’ve told me who I am

G

I am Yours

C

I am Yours

D

I am Yours

G

Whom shall I fear?

Practice tip: The G to D transition happens often; practice pivoting your ring finger from the 3rd fret of the high E string (G) to the 2nd fret of the same string (D).

Frequently Asked Questions

What chords do you need to play "Who Am I"?

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

Is "Who Am I" 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 "Who Am I" in?

It is in the key of G.

Who wrote "Who Am I"?

It was written by Mark Hall, and released in 2003.

Gtap to play

Ctap to play

Dtap to play

Emtap to play

Key

G

Difficulty

Beginner

Harp Key

C Diatonic

Chords

G · C · D · Em

Who Am I Chords – Harmonica

A reflective Christian song by Casting Crowns about finding identity in God’s love. Beginner difficulty in the key of G.

Gentle Strum (4/4 Time)

↓↓↑↑↓↑

123456

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

Lyrics & Chords

Full Song

Verse 1

G C G

Who am I, that the Lord of all the earth

D G

Would care to know my name

G C

Would care to feel my hurt?

G D

Who am I, that the bright and morning star

Em C

Would choose to light the way

D G

For my ever wandering heart?

Chorus

C G

Not because of who I am

D Em

But because of what You’ve done

C G

Not because of what I’ve done

D G

But because of who You are

Verse 2

G C

I am a flower quickly fading

G D

Here today and gone tomorrow

G C

A wave tossed in the ocean

G D

A vapor in the wind

Em C

Still You hear me when I’m calling

D G

Lord, You catch me when I’m falling

C D

And You’ve told me who I am

G

I am Yours

Chorus

C G

Not because of who I am

D Em

But because of what You’ve done

C G

Not because of what I’ve done

D G

But because of who You are

Bridge

Em C

Whom shall I fear? Whom shall I fear?

G

‘Cause I am Yours

D

I am Yours

Chorus

C G

Not because of who I am

D Em

But because of what You’ve done

C G

Not because of what I’ve done

D G

But because of who You are

Outro

G C

I am a flower quickly fading

G D

Here today and gone tomorrow

G C

A wave tossed in the ocean

G D

A vapor in the wind

Em C

Still You hear me when I’m calling

D G

Lord, You catch me when I’m falling

C D

And You’ve told me who I am

G

I am Yours

C

I am Yours

D

I am Yours

G

Whom shall I fear?

Practice tip: The G to D transition happens often; practice pivoting your ring finger from the 3rd fret of the high E string (G) to the 2nd fret of the same string (D).

Frequently Asked Questions

What chords do you need to play "Who Am I"?

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

Is "Who Am I" 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 "Who Am I" in?

It is in the key of G.

Who wrote "Who Am I"?

It was written by Mark Hall, and released in 2003.