“Be Thou My Vision” is a timeless hymn with a rich, reflective feel, and this Be Thou My Vision chord chart gives guitar players a simple way to lead it in a modern or traditional worship setting. The song is written in 3/4 time, giving it a flowing, waltz-like rhythm that works especially well in quieter or more reverent moments in a service.
The chords follow a familiar hymn-style progression and are built around the key of E, making it approachable for acoustic guitar or a full band. Once you’re comfortable with the 3/4 timing and the E chord family, the song comes together naturally. You can play it in the key of E as written or adjust with a capo depending on your vocal range. This chart is available in the key of E.
