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How Great Thou Art

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[Verse]
G7Oh Lord my CGod when I in Fawesome wonder
CConsider all the worlds Thy G7hands have Cmade
I G7see the Cstars  I hear the Frolling thunder
Thy power througChout the G7universe disCplayed 
Then sings my soul my FSavior God to Cthee How great Thou G7art  
How great Thou Cart Then sings my soul my FSavior God to Cthee
How great Thou Dmart how G7great Thou Cart 
G7When thru the Cwoods and forest gFlades I wander
And hear the Cbirds sing sweetly G7in the Ctrees
When G7I look Cdown from lofty Fmountain grandeur
And hear the Cbrook and feel the G7gentle Cbreeze
Then sings my soul my FSavior God to Cthee How great Thou G7art  
How great Thou Cart Then sings my soul my FSavior God to Cthee
How great Thou Dmart how G7great Thou Cart 
Then sings my soul my FSavior God to Cthee How great Thou G7art  
How great Thou Cart Then sings my soul my FSavior God to Cthee
How great Thou Dmart how G7great Thou Cart  
G7And when I Cthink that God his FSon not sparing
Sent Him to Cdie I scarce can G7take it Cin
That G7on the Ccross my burden Fgladly bearing
He bled and Cdied to take aG7way my Csin
Then sings my soul my FSavior God to Cthee How great Thou G7art  
How great Thou Cart Then sings my soul my FSavior God to Cthee
How great Thou Dmart how G7great Thou Cart 
G7When Christ shall Ccome with shout of Cacclamation
And take me Chome what joy shall G7fill my Cheart
Then G7I shall Cbow in humble Fadoration
And there proCclaim my God how G7great Thou Cart
Then sings my soul my FSavior God to Cthee How great Thou G7art  
How great Thou Cart Then sings my soul my FSavior God to Cthee
How great Thou Dmart how G7great Thou Cart 

All chords in this song (4)

The story behind the song

Johnny Cash was known for his deep, calm, bass-baritone voice and a musical style often exploring themes of sorrow, moral tribulation, and redemption. Growing up on gospel music, these spiritual roots remained a significant part of his artistry throughout his career. This song, appearing on his "Ultimate Gospel" release, fits within that tradition, offering a moment of profound spiritual reflection. It plays like a heartfelt expression of awe and reverence.

AI-written from these sources:Johnny Cash — Wikipedia ↗MusicBrainz ↗

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How Great Thou Art

by Johnny Cash

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[Verse]

G7 C F

Oh Lord my God when I in awesome wonder

C G7 C

Consider all the worlds Thy hands have made

G7 C F

I see the stars I hear the rolling thunder

C G7 C

Thy power throughout the universe displayed

F C G7

Then sings my soul my Savior God to thee How great Thou art

C F C

How great Thou art Then sings my soul my Savior God to thee

Dm G7 C

How great Thou art how great Thou art

G7 C F

When thru the woods and forest glades I wander

C G7 C

And hear the birds sing sweetly in the trees

G7 C F

When I look down from lofty mountain grandeur

C G7 C

And hear the brook and feel the gentle breeze

F C G7

Then sings my soul my Savior God to thee How great Thou art

C F C

How great Thou art Then sings my soul my Savior God to thee

Dm G7 C

How great Thou art how great Thou art

F C G7

Then sings my soul my Savior God to thee How great Thou art

C F C

How great Thou art Then sings my soul my Savior God to thee

Dm G7 C

How great Thou art how great Thou art

G7 C F

And when I think that God his Son not sparing

C G7 C

Sent Him to die I scarce can take it in

G7 C F

That on the cross my burden gladly bearing

C G7 C

He bled and died to take away my sin

F C G7

Then sings my soul my Savior God to thee How great Thou art

C F C

How great Thou art Then sings my soul my Savior God to thee

Dm G7 C

How great Thou art how great Thou art

G7 C C

When Christ shall come with shout of acclamation

C G7 C

And take me home what joy shall fill my heart

G7 C F

Then I shall bow in humble adoration

C G7 C

And there proclaim my God how great Thou art

F C G7

Then sings my soul my Savior God to thee How great Thou art

C F C

How great Thou art Then sings my soul my Savior God to thee

Dm G7 C

How great Thou art how great Thou art

About How Great Thou Art Chords by Johnny Cash

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What key is "How Great Thou Art" in?

The chords for "How Great Thou Art" show the original chord names (including G7, C, F, Dm). Use transpose to move the song into any key that fits your voice or capo.