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Key
G
Difficulty
Beginner
Capo
None
Chords
G · C · D · Em
You Are Good Chords – Guitar
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Key
G
Difficulty
Beginner
Tuning
G-C-E-A
Chords
G · C · D · Em
You Are Good Chords – Ukulele
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Key
G
Difficulty
Beginner
Left Hand
Root notes
Chords
G · C · D · Em
You Are Good Chords – Piano
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Key
G
Difficulty
Beginner
Tuning
gDGBD (Open G)
Chords
G · C · D · Em
You Are Good Chords – Banjo
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Key
G
Difficulty
Beginner
Tuning
G-D-A-E
Chords
G · C · D · Em
You Are Good Chords – Mandolin
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Key
G
Difficulty
Beginner
Harp Key
C Diatonic
Chords
G · C · D · Em
You Are Good Chords – Harmonica
A powerful praise anthem by Israel Houghton. Beginner difficulty in the key of G.
Basic Strum (4/4 Time)
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Tip: Use a capo on the 3rd fret to match the original recording’s key of Bb while playing the G chord shapes.
Chords & Structure
Full Song
Verse 1
G – C
G – D
G – C
G – D – G
Chorus
C – G – D
Em – C – D
C – G – D
Em – C – D (×2)
G
Verse 2
G – C
G – D
G – C
G – D – G
Chorus
C – G – D
Em – C – D
C – G – D
Em – C – D (×2)
G
Bridge
Em – C
D – G
Em – C – D (×2)
Em – C – D – G
Chorus
C – G – D
Em – C – D
C – G – D
Em – C – D (×2)
G
Outro
G – C – G (×3)
G
Practice tip: Master the G, C, D, and Em chords individually before trying the full progression; the song uses only these four chords.
Frequently Asked Questions
What chords do you need to play "You Are Good"?
You need 4 beginner-friendly chords: G, C, D and Em.
Is "You Are Good" 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 "You Are Good" in?
It is in the key of G.
Who wrote "You Are Good"?
It was written by Israel Houghton, and released in 2001.