Here are the basic chords for "How Great Thou Art" in the key of G, which is a common key for this hymn: Verse:
- G
- C
- G
- D
- G
- C
- G
- D
- G
Chorus:
- G
- C
- G
- Am
- G
- G
- C
- G
- Am
- C
- G
Sample progression for Verse 1:
G C
O Lord my God, When I in awesome wonder
G D G
Consider all the worlds Thy hand hath made
G C
I see the stars, I hear the rolling thunder
G D G
Thy power throughout the universe displayed
Sample progression for Chorus:
G C G
Then sings my soul, my Savior God, to Thee
Am G
How great Thou art! How great Thou art!
G C G
Then sings my soul, my Savior God, to Thee
Am C G
How great Thou art! How great Thou art!
This arrangement uses common chords G, C, D, Am, which are beginner-friendly and widely used for this hymn
. There are also versions with capo on 2nd fret to play in different keys
. For more detailed chord charts, strumming patterns, and tutorials, you can refer to online resources like Worship Together, Ultimate Guitar, or YouTube tutorials
. This should help you play "How Great Thou Art" on guitar or other chordal instruments.
