“The Church” is a worship song centered on the identity and mission of the body of Christ, and this The Church chord chart gives guitar players a simple way to lead it in a worship setting. The song has an uplifting, congregational feel and works especially well during services focused on unity, mission, community, or the role of the Church in the world.
The chords are straightforward and repeat throughout most of the song, making it approachable for acoustic guitar or a full band. Because the arrangement is simple and easy to follow, the focus stays on the lyrical message and congregational participation rather than technical playing. Once you have the progression down, it’s more about feel and supporting the worship atmosphere than anything difficult musically. This chart is available in the key of E, along with a Nashville Numbers version for easy transposing.