Top 5 Guitar Worship Songs for Beginners
Learning to play worship guitar doesn’t have to be complicated. In fact, many of the most beloved worship songs use only a few chords. That means beginners can start playing meaningful music right away. So, let’s use five guitar worship songs for beginners that rely on simple progressions, so you can praise God with confidence.
Why Progressions Make Playing Easier
Before jumping into the songs, understand why chord progressions matter. Most modern worship music pieces use a handful of common patterns. When you learn these patterns, you can strum dozens of songs quickly. Instead of memorizing every single chord change, you just follow a familiar sequence—and the music flows naturally.
Top 5 Guitar Worship Songs for Beginners
1. “How Great Is Our God” – Chris Tomlin
Uses the simple G – D – Em – C progression, one of the most common in worship music.
2. “10,000 Reasons (Bless the Lord)” – Matt Redman
Relies on straightforward changes that are easy for beginners to follow.
3. “Amazing Grace (My Chains Are Gone)” – Chris Tomlin
A familiar hymn with modern chords, making it both powerful and approachable.
4. “Open the Eyes of My Heart” – Paul Baloche
Repeats a few chords throughout, great for building rhythm confidence.
5. “Here I Am to Worship” – Tim Hughes
A beautiful song with beginner-friendly progressions that sound rich and full.
3 – Chord Worship Songs for Guitar
Some songs use only three chords, which makes them even easier to learn. Songs like “Lord I Lift Your Name on High” or “I Could Sing of Your Love Forever” can be played with basic progressions. Once you master three-chord songs, you’ll be amazed at how quickly you can build a worship set list for personal devotion or small groups.
Keeping the Focus on Worship
Playing guitar isn’t just about music—it’s about worship. The Bible says, “Sing to Him a new song; Play skillfully with a shout of joy” (Psalm 33:3, NASB). As you learn these beginner songs, let them draw your heart closer to God. The goal isn’t perfection, but praise.
A Simple Resource to Help You Practice
I created a simple printable bundle of these chord progressions if you’d like a copy for your practice time. You can find it in my Etsy store here: Worship Guitar Chord Progression Sheets Printable Bundle.
Final Thoughts
If you’re new to the guitar, these five songs are the perfect place to begin. With just a few chords, you can play music that lifts the name of Jesus. Keep practicing, stay encouraged, and remember that your playing is an offering of praise to the Lord.
In Christ,
Bob