Introduction

How Great Thou Art is a classic hymn that has been sung in churches for decades. It is a powerful song that speaks of the greatness of God and His amazing love for us. If you are looking to learn how to play this song on guitar, you have come to the right place. In this article, we will provide you with the chords and tabs you need to play How Great Thou Art.

Chords

The chords for How Great Thou Art are relatively simple and easy to play. Here are the chords you will need:

• G
• D
• C
• Em

Here is how you play each chord:

• G – Place your index finger on the 3rd fret of the low E string, your middle finger on the 2nd fret of the A string, and your ring finger on the 3rd fret of the high E string.
• D – Place your index finger on the 2nd fret of the G string, your middle finger on the 2nd fret of the high E string, and your ring finger on the 3rd fret of the B string.
• C – Place your index finger on the 1st fret of the B string, your middle finger on the 2nd fret of the D string, and your ring finger on the 3rd fret of the A string.
• Em – Place your index finger on the 2nd fret of the A string, and your middle and ring fingers on the 2nd fret of the D and G strings, respectively.

Now that you know the chords, let’s take a look at the tabs.

Tabs

Here are the tabs for How Great Thou Art:

				G           D
				O Lord my God, when I in awesome wonder
				C           G
				Consider all the worlds Thy hands have made
				G           D
				I see the stars, I hear the rolling thunder
				C           G
				Thy power throughout the universe displayed

				Chorus:
				G           D
				Then sings my soul, my Savior God, to Thee
				C           G
				How great Thou art, how great Thou art
				G           D
				Then sings my soul, my Savior God, to Thee
				C           G
				How great Thou art, how great Thou art

				G           D
				And when I think of God, His Son not sparing
				C           G
				Sent Him to die, I scarce can take it in
				G           D
				That on the cross, my burden gladly bearing
				C           G
				He bled and died to take away my sin

				Chorus:
				G           D
				Then sings my soul, my Savior God, to Thee
				C           G
				How great Thou art, how great Thou art
				G           D
				Then sings my soul, my Savior God, to Thee
				C           G
				How great Thou art, how great Thou art

				G           D
				When Christ shall come with shout of acclamation
				C           G
				And take me home, what joy shall fill my heart
				G           D
				Then I shall bow with humble adoration
				C           G
				And then proclaim, my God, how great Thou art

				Chorus:
				G           D
				Then sings my soul, my Savior God, to Thee
				C           G
				How great Thou art, how great Thou art
				G           D
				Then sings my soul, my Savior God, to Thee
				C           G
				How great Thou art, how great Thou art
			

Practice playing the chords and tabs until you feel comfortable with the song. Once you have mastered it, you can play it during worship services or for personal reflection.

Conclusion

Learning how to play How Great Thou Art on guitar is a great way to connect with God and express your love and gratitude for Him. With these chords and tabs, you can easily play this classic hymn and share it with others. We hope this guide has been helpful to you and that you enjoy playing this beautiful song.