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Nearer My God to Thee chords by
Mississippi John Hurt
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Key: D major•
Intro 1
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Verse 1
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Nearer my God to Thee,
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nearer to Thee!
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E'en tho' it be a cross that raiseth me
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Still all my song shall be,
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nearer my God, to Thee,
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Nearer my God, to Thee,
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nearer to Thee.
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Verse 2

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Tho' like the wanderer,
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the sun gone down
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Darkness be over me, my rest a stone
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Yet in my dreams I'd be,
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nearer my God, to Thee,
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Nearer my God,
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to Thee, nearer to Thee.
Interlude 1
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Verse 3
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Or if on joyful wing, cleaving the sky
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Sun, moon an d stars forgot,

upwards I fly
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Still all my song shall be,
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nearer my God, to Thee,
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Nearer my God, to Thee,

nearer to Thee.
Verse 4
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Nearer my God, to Thee, nearer
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to Thee
Outro 1
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An acoustic guitar head with tuning pegs

Tuning:Standard Open Tuner
Chords

  • D

  • G

  • A

Capo: 0

Transpose: 0

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Frequently asked questions

The original key of Nearer My God to Thee by Mississippi John Hurt is D major.

The primary chords used in Nearer My God to Thee are D, G, A.

No capo is required for this song.

Yes, this version uses open chords like D, G, A, making it a great song for beginner guitarists.

The tempo of Nearer My God to Thee is approximately 171 beats per minute.

You can easily change the key of Nearer My God to Thee using our Transpose button located in the toolbar. This will automatically update all chord diagrams on the page to match your new key.

Yes! Click the Print icon to generate a clean, one-page version of the chords and lyrics for Nearer My God to Thee. This is perfect for practicing offline or adding to a physical songbook.

Yes, we have integrated a Mini-Tuner directly on this page. Use it to quickly check your string pitch (Standard Tuning: E A D G B E) before you start playing along with Mississippi John Hurt.

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