Michael W. SmithBeginnerKey of G4 Chords2 min read
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Key
G Major
Difficulty
Beginner
Capo
None
Chords
G · C · D · Em
You Are Holy Chords – Guitar
Michael W. Smith’s “Prince of Peace” declaration. A powerful worship anthem with two overlapping melodies that build to a triumphant climax.
Worship Strum (4/4 Time)
↓↓↑↑↓↑
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Tip: This song builds from a gentle verse to a powerful declaration. Start softly and let the dynamics grow naturally through each section.
How to play
Step-by-Step Guide
1
Four open chords
The song uses G, C, D, and Em. Standard worship guitar chords.
2
Verse — gentle
Play the verse softly with G-C-D-Em. Let the declaration build slowly.
3
Chorus — powerful
The chorus repeats “You are holy” with full strumming. This is where the congregation joins in full voice.
4
The dual melody section
The most unique part — two groups sing different melodies simultaneously over the same chord progression. Keep steady rhythm to anchor both parts.
Lyrics & Chords
Full Song
Verse
GCD
You are holy
GCD
You are mighty
GCD
You are worthy
EmCD
Worthy of praise
Chorus — Part 1
GCD
I will follow
GCD
I will listen
GCD
I will love You
EmCD
All of my days
Chorus — Part 2 (simultaneous)
GCD
You are Lord of lords, You are King of kings
GCD
You are mighty God, Lord of everything
GCD
You’re Emmanuel, You’re the Great I Am
EmCD
You’re the Prince of Peace who is the Lamb
Practice tip: If leading worship, practice conducting the two-part section. One group sings “I will follow” while the other sings “You are Lord of lords” simultaneously.
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Key
G Major
Difficulty
Beginner
Tuning
G-C-E-A
Chords
G · C · D · Em
You Are Holy Chords – Ukulele
Michael W. Smith’s “Prince of Peace” declaration. A powerful worship anthem with two overlapping melodies that build to a triumphant climax.
Worship Strum (4/4 Time)
↓↓↑↑↓↑
123456
Tip: This song builds from a gentle verse to a powerful declaration. Start softly and let the dynamics grow naturally through each section.
How to play
Step-by-Step Guide
1
Four open chords
The song uses G, C, D, and Em. Standard worship guitar chords.
2
Verse — gentle
Play the verse softly with G-C-D-Em. Let the declaration build slowly.
3
Chorus — powerful
The chorus repeats “You are holy” with full strumming. This is where the congregation joins in full voice.
4
The dual melody section
The most unique part — two groups sing different melodies simultaneously over the same chord progression. Keep steady rhythm to anchor both parts.
Lyrics & Chords
Full Song
Verse
GCD
You are holy
GCD
You are mighty
GCD
You are worthy
EmCD
Worthy of praise
Chorus — Part 1
GCD
I will follow
GCD
I will listen
GCD
I will love You
EmCD
All of my days
Chorus — Part 2 (simultaneous)
GCD
You are Lord of lords, You are King of kings
GCD
You are mighty God, Lord of everything
GCD
You’re Emmanuel, You’re the Great I Am
EmCD
You’re the Prince of Peace who is the Lamb
Practice tip: If leading worship, practice conducting the two-part section. One group sings “I will follow” while the other sings “You are Lord of lords” simultaneously.
Gtap to play
Ctap to play
Dtap to play
Emtap to play
Key
G Major
Difficulty
Beginner
Left Hand
Root notes
Chords
G · C · D · Em
You Are Holy Chords – Piano
Michael W. Smith’s “Prince of Peace” declaration. A powerful worship anthem with two overlapping melodies that build to a triumphant climax.
Worship Strum (4/4 Time)
↓↓↑↑↓↑
123456
Tip: This song builds from a gentle verse to a powerful declaration. Start softly and let the dynamics grow naturally through each section.
How to play
Step-by-Step Guide
1
Four open chords
The song uses G, C, D, and Em. Standard worship guitar chords.
2
Verse — gentle
Play the verse softly with G-C-D-Em. Let the declaration build slowly.
3
Chorus — powerful
The chorus repeats “You are holy” with full strumming. This is where the congregation joins in full voice.
4
The dual melody section
The most unique part — two groups sing different melodies simultaneously over the same chord progression. Keep steady rhythm to anchor both parts.
Lyrics & Chords
Full Song
Verse
GCD
You are holy
GCD
You are mighty
GCD
You are worthy
EmCD
Worthy of praise
Chorus — Part 1
GCD
I will follow
GCD
I will listen
GCD
I will love You
EmCD
All of my days
Chorus — Part 2 (simultaneous)
GCD
You are Lord of lords, You are King of kings
GCD
You are mighty God, Lord of everything
GCD
You’re Emmanuel, You’re the Great I Am
EmCD
You’re the Prince of Peace who is the Lamb
Practice tip: If leading worship, practice conducting the two-part section. One group sings “I will follow” while the other sings “You are Lord of lords” simultaneously.
Gtap to play
Ctap to play
Dtap to play
Emtap to play
Key
G Major
Difficulty
Beginner
Tuning
gDGBD (Open G)
Chords
G · C · D · Em
You Are Holy Chords – Banjo
Michael W. Smith’s “Prince of Peace” declaration. A powerful worship anthem with two overlapping melodies that build to a triumphant climax.
Worship Strum (4/4 Time)
↓↓↑↑↓↑
123456
Tip: This song builds from a gentle verse to a powerful declaration. Start softly and let the dynamics grow naturally through each section.
How to play
Step-by-Step Guide
1
Four open chords
The song uses G, C, D, and Em. Standard worship guitar chords.
2
Verse — gentle
Play the verse softly with G-C-D-Em. Let the declaration build slowly.
3
Chorus — powerful
The chorus repeats “You are holy” with full strumming. This is where the congregation joins in full voice.
4
The dual melody section
The most unique part — two groups sing different melodies simultaneously over the same chord progression. Keep steady rhythm to anchor both parts.
Lyrics & Chords
Full Song
Verse
GCD
You are holy
GCD
You are mighty
GCD
You are worthy
EmCD
Worthy of praise
Chorus — Part 1
GCD
I will follow
GCD
I will listen
GCD
I will love You
EmCD
All of my days
Chorus — Part 2 (simultaneous)
GCD
You are Lord of lords, You are King of kings
GCD
You are mighty God, Lord of everything
GCD
You’re Emmanuel, You’re the Great I Am
EmCD
You’re the Prince of Peace who is the Lamb
Practice tip: If leading worship, practice conducting the two-part section. One group sings “I will follow” while the other sings “You are Lord of lords” simultaneously.
Gtap to play
Ctap to play
Dtap to play
Emtap to play
Key
G Major
Difficulty
Beginner
Tuning
G-D-A-E
Chords
G · C · D · Em
You Are Holy Chords – Mandolin
Michael W. Smith’s “Prince of Peace” declaration. A powerful worship anthem with two overlapping melodies that build to a triumphant climax.
Worship Strum (4/4 Time)
↓↓↑↑↓↑
123456
Tip: This song builds from a gentle verse to a powerful declaration. Start softly and let the dynamics grow naturally through each section.
How to play
Step-by-Step Guide
1
Four open chords
The song uses G, C, D, and Em. Standard worship guitar chords.
2
Verse — gentle
Play the verse softly with G-C-D-Em. Let the declaration build slowly.
3
Chorus — powerful
The chorus repeats “You are holy” with full strumming. This is where the congregation joins in full voice.
4
The dual melody section
The most unique part — two groups sing different melodies simultaneously over the same chord progression. Keep steady rhythm to anchor both parts.
Lyrics & Chords
Full Song
Verse
GCD
You are holy
GCD
You are mighty
GCD
You are worthy
EmCD
Worthy of praise
Chorus — Part 1
GCD
I will follow
GCD
I will listen
GCD
I will love You
EmCD
All of my days
Chorus — Part 2 (simultaneous)
GCD
You are Lord of lords, You are King of kings
GCD
You are mighty God, Lord of everything
GCD
You’re Emmanuel, You’re the Great I Am
EmCD
You’re the Prince of Peace who is the Lamb
Practice tip: If leading worship, practice conducting the two-part section. One group sings “I will follow” while the other sings “You are Lord of lords” simultaneously.
Gtap to play
Ctap to play
Dtap to play
Emtap to play
Key
G Major
Difficulty
Beginner
Harp Key
C Diatonic
Chords
G · C · D · Em
You Are Holy Chords – Harmonica
Michael W. Smith’s “Prince of Peace” declaration. A powerful worship anthem with two overlapping melodies that build to a triumphant climax.
Worship Strum (4/4 Time)
↓↓↑↑↓↑
123456
Tip: This song builds from a gentle verse to a powerful declaration. Start softly and let the dynamics grow naturally through each section.
How to play
Step-by-Step Guide
1
Four open chords
The song uses G, C, D, and Em. Standard worship guitar chords.
2
Verse — gentle
Play the verse softly with G-C-D-Em. Let the declaration build slowly.
3
Chorus — powerful
The chorus repeats “You are holy” with full strumming. This is where the congregation joins in full voice.
4
The dual melody section
The most unique part — two groups sing different melodies simultaneously over the same chord progression. Keep steady rhythm to anchor both parts.
Lyrics & Chords
Full Song
Verse
GCD
You are holy
GCD
You are mighty
GCD
You are worthy
EmCD
Worthy of praise
Chorus — Part 1
GCD
I will follow
GCD
I will listen
GCD
I will love You
EmCD
All of my days
Chorus — Part 2 (simultaneous)
GCD
You are Lord of lords, You are King of kings
GCD
You are mighty God, Lord of everything
GCD
You’re Emmanuel, You’re the Great I Am
EmCD
You’re the Prince of Peace who is the Lamb
Practice tip: If leading worship, practice conducting the two-part section. One group sings “I will follow” while the other sings “You are Lord of lords” simultaneously.
Gtap to play
Ctap to play
Dtap to play
Emtap to play
Key
G Major
Difficulty
Beginner
Tuning
G-D-A-E
Chords
G · C · D · Em
You Are Holy Chords – Violin
Michael W. Smith’s “Prince of Peace” declaration. A powerful worship anthem with two overlapping melodies that build to a triumphant climax.
Worship Strum (4/4 Time)
↓↓↑↑↓↑
123456
Tip: This song builds from a gentle verse to a powerful declaration. Start softly and let the dynamics grow naturally through each section.
How to play
Step-by-Step Guide
1
Four open chords
The song uses G, C, D, and Em. Standard worship guitar chords.
2
Verse — gentle
Play the verse softly with G-C-D-Em. Let the declaration build slowly.
3
Chorus — powerful
The chorus repeats “You are holy” with full strumming. This is where the congregation joins in full voice.
4
The dual melody section
The most unique part — two groups sing different melodies simultaneously over the same chord progression. Keep steady rhythm to anchor both parts.
Lyrics & Chords
Full Song
Verse
GCD
You are holy
GCD
You are mighty
GCD
You are worthy
EmCD
Worthy of praise
Chorus — Part 1
GCD
I will follow
GCD
I will listen
GCD
I will love You
EmCD
All of my days
Chorus — Part 2 (simultaneous)
GCD
You are Lord of lords, You are King of kings
GCD
You are mighty God, Lord of everything
GCD
You’re Emmanuel, You’re the Great I Am
EmCD
You’re the Prince of Peace who is the Lamb
Practice tip: If leading worship, practice conducting the two-part section. One group sings “I will follow” while the other sings “You are Lord of lords” simultaneously.
Gtap to play
Ctap to play
Dtap to play
Emtap to play
Key
G Major
Difficulty
Beginner
Range
Varies by singer
Chords
G · C · D · Em
You Are Holy Chords – Vocal
Michael W. Smith’s “Prince of Peace” declaration. A powerful worship anthem with two overlapping melodies that build to a triumphant climax.
Worship Strum (4/4 Time)
↓↓↑↑↓↑
123456
Tip: This song builds from a gentle verse to a powerful declaration. Start softly and let the dynamics grow naturally through each section.
How to play
Step-by-Step Guide
1
Four open chords
The song uses G, C, D, and Em. Standard worship guitar chords.
2
Verse — gentle
Play the verse softly with G-C-D-Em. Let the declaration build slowly.
3
Chorus — powerful
The chorus repeats “You are holy” with full strumming. This is where the congregation joins in full voice.
4
The dual melody section
The most unique part — two groups sing different melodies simultaneously over the same chord progression. Keep steady rhythm to anchor both parts.
Lyrics & Chords
Full Song
Verse
GCD
You are holy
GCD
You are mighty
GCD
You are worthy
EmCD
Worthy of praise
Chorus — Part 1
GCD
I will follow
GCD
I will listen
GCD
I will love You
EmCD
All of my days
Chorus — Part 2 (simultaneous)
GCD
You are Lord of lords, You are King of kings
GCD
You are mighty God, Lord of everything
GCD
You’re Emmanuel, You’re the Great I Am
EmCD
You’re the Prince of Peace who is the Lamb
Practice tip: If leading worship, practice conducting the two-part section. One group sings “I will follow” while the other sings “You are Lord of lords” simultaneously.