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CityAlight - Good And Gracious King Chords

ChordsD, A, Bm, G
Strumming↓-↓↑-↓↑-↓↑

Before you play, tune your guitar and use the tools below to set up your view and flow.

  • Guitar D chord diagram Fingering: x-x-0-2-3-2Guitar D chord diagram
  • Guitar A chord diagram Fingering: x-0-2-2-2-0Guitar A chord diagram
  • Guitar Bm chord diagram Fingering: 2-2-4-4-3-2 Barre at fret 2.Guitar Bm chord diagram
  • Guitar G chord diagram Fingering: 3-2-0-0-0-3Guitar G chord diagram


[D] [A] [Bm] [G] [D] [A] [Bm] [G]
I approach the throne of [D]glory, nothing in my hands I [Bm]bring
But the promise of [A]acceptance, from a good and gracious [D]King [A] [Bm] [G]
I will give to You my [D]burden, as You give to me Your [Bm]strength
Come and fill me with Your [A]Spirit, as I sing to You this [D]praise


You deserve the greater [G]glory, overcome, I lift my [D]voice
To the King in need of [A]nothing, empty handed I [D]rejoice
You deserve the greater [G]glory, overcome with joy I [Bm]sing
By Your love I am [A]accepted, You’re a good and gracious [D]King


O what grace that You would [D]see me, as Your child and as Your [Bm]friend
Safe, secure in You [A]forever, I pour out my praise [D]again


You deserve the greater [G]glory, overcome, I lift my [D]voice
To the King in need of [A]nothing, empty handed I [D]rejoice
You deserve the greater [G]glory, overcome with joy I [Bm]sing
By Your love I am [A]accepted, You’re a good and gracious [D]King


[D] [A] [Bm] [G] [D] [A] [Bm] [G]
[Bm]Holy, holy, [G]Lord Almighty, [D]good and gracious, [A]good and gracious
[Bm]Holy, holy, [G]Lord Almighty, [D]good and gracious [A]King
[Bm]Holy, holy, [G]Lord Almighty, [D]good and gracious, [A]good and gracious
[Bm]Holy, holy, [G]Lord Almighty, [D]good and gracious [A]King


You deserve the greater [G]glory, overcome, I lift my [D]voice
To the King in need of [A]nothing, empty handed I [D]rejoice
You deserve the greater [G]glory, overcome with joy I [Bm]sing
By Your love I am [A]accepted, You’re a good and gracious [D]King

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AlbumOnly a Holy God
GenresChristian
Year2016
KeyD

How to play Good And Gracious King on Guitar (Step-by-step)

CityAlight - Good And Gracious King on guitar requires 4 chords and 6 core chord transitions. You can find the full step-by-step guide below. Before you start, tune your instrument. The song uses the ↓-↓↑-↓↑-↓↑ pattern; practice it muted first, or simplify to downstrokes while you learn the changes.

Good And Gracious King uses these transitions most often: D → A (12), G → D (11), and A → D (9). These transitions may feel a little challenging at first, but with steady practice you can play this song quickly.When you are ready, begin with D - A chord transition.

1. D → A chord transition

To move from D to A;

  1. Lift your index finger from G string fret 2 and place it on D string fret 2.
  2. Slide your middle finger from E string fret 2 to G string fret 2.
  3. Slide your ring finger on B string from fret 3 to fret 2.
D to A

2. A → Bm chord transition

To move from A to Bm;

  1. Lift your index finger from D string fret 2 and place it on E string fret 2.
  2. Slide your middle finger from G string fret 2 to B string fret 3.
  3. Lift your ring finger from B string fret 2 and place it on D string fret 4.
  4. Place pinky on G string fret 4.
A to Bm

3. Bm → G chord transition

To move from Bm to G;

  1. While playing Bm, lift your pinky from G string fret 4.
  2. Lift your index finger from E string fret 2 and place it on A string fret 2.
  3. Slide your middle finger from B string fret 3 to E string fret 3.
  4. Lift your ring finger from D string fret 4 and place it on E string fret 3.
Bm to G

4. G → D chord transition

To move from G to D;

  1. Lift your index finger from A string fret 2 and place it on G string fret 2.
  2. Slide your middle finger from E string fret 3 to E string fret 2.
  3. Lift your ring finger from E string fret 3 and place it on B string fret 3.
G to D

5. D → Bm chord transition

To move from D to Bm;

  1. Lift your index finger from G string fret 2 and place it on E string fret 2.
  2. Slide your middle finger from E string fret 2 to B string fret 3.
  3. Lift your ring finger from B string fret 3 and place it on D string fret 4.
  4. Place pinky on G string fret 4.

6. A → G chord transition

To move from A to G;

  1. Lift your index finger from D string fret 2 and place it on A string fret 2.
  2. Slide your middle finger from G string fret 2 to E string fret 3.
  3. Lift your ring finger from B string fret 2 and place it on E string fret 3.

A short, data-driven summary of the chord flow in Good And Gracious King.

  • Good And Gracious King includes 68 chord transitions, 6 of them unique.
  • These transitions represent 0.02% of all chord transitions in Chordier.
  • Good And Gracious King contains 2 of the top 10 transitions across Chordier.
  • These transition patterns show how Good And Gracious King connects to the rest of Chordier. Mastering them helps you move to similar songs faster.
    After D, the most likely next chords across Chordier are G (29%), A (17%), and Em (17%).
    • D → G: 29%
    • D → A: 17%
    After A, the most likely next chords across Chordier are D (29%), G (13%), and E (12%).
    • A → D: 29%
    • A → G: 13%