“Whom Shall I Fear (God of Angel Armies)” by Chris Tomlin is a bold and powerful worship song centered on the strength, sovereignty, and faithfulness of God, and this Whom Shall I Fear chord chart gives guitar players a simple way to lead it in a modern worship setting. The song reminds believers that the God who commands angel armies is also personally present with His people, giving confidence in the face of fear.
Musically, the song is in 4/4 time with a medium tempo and begins with a recognizable electric guitar signature riff. While the overall chord structure is straightforward, there are several quick chord changes throughout the song — especially during the chorus where many chords only receive a single beat. Because of this, the song is excellent practice for rhythm consistency and smooth transitions between chords.
One helpful approach is to use steady down-strums following the count of “1 and 2 and 3 and 4 and” so you can clearly track the timing of each chord change. Many of the lyrics are rooted directly in Scripture, especially Psalm 27: “The Lord is my light and my salvation — whom shall I fear?” The song continues to build around themes of God’s protection, victory, sovereignty, and faithfulness.
The arrangement works well with acoustic guitar, electric guitar, or a full worship band and creates strong congregational worship moments as the song builds dynamically throughout each section.
