“Oh For a Thousand Tongues to Sing” is a timeless hymn that has been sung in churches for generations, and this Oh For a Thousand Tongues to Sing chord chart gives guitar players a simple way to lead it in both traditional and modern worship settings. The song has an uplifting, celebratory feel and focuses on praising God with joyful worship.
The chords follow a classic hymn-style progression that’s approachable for acoustic guitar or a full band. Because the melody is familiar and easy to sing, the song works especially well for congregational worship and multigenerational settings. Once you have the progression down, it’s more about supporting the melody and keeping a steady rhythm than anything technically difficult. This chart is available in the key of G, along with a Nashville Numbers version for easy transposing.