Holy Forever by Chris Tomlin — album cover

Holy Forever Chords

Chris Tomlin · Always · 2022

72 BPM 4/4 2:47 Capo 1 Beginner–Intermediate worshipcontemporary christian

Chords7

InIntro8 bars

V1Verse 18 bars

.A thousand generations falling down in worship

To sing the song of ages to the Lamb

And all who've gone before us and all who will believe

Will sing the song of ages to the Lamb

V2Verse 210 bars

If you’ve been forgiven and If you’ve been redeemed

Sing the song forever to the Lamb

If you walk in freedom and If you bear His name

Sing the song forever to the Lamb

.We’ll Sing the song forever and amen

PCPre-chorus8 bars

Your name is the highest

Your name is the greatest

Your name stands above them all

All thrones and dominions

All powers and positions

Your name stands above them all

C1Chorus 18 bars

.And the angels cry, Holy

.All creation cries, Holy

.You are lifted high, Holy

.Holy forever

C2Chorus 28 bars

.Hear your people sing, Holy

.To the King of Kings, Holy

.You will always be, Holy

.Holy forever

Beyond the notes

A chart only shows the chords. Here is the easiest way to play Holy Forever on guitar, and a place to take it once you know it.

Easiest on guitar

Open chords in G.

CDG/BEmGDsus4Am

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Holy Forever chords in other keys

The same progression moved to whichever key suits your voice. Pick one to transpose the chart and the playback.

Key of F Original: BbCF/ADmFCsus4Gm
Key of G: CDG/BEmGDsus4Am
Key of C: FGC/EAmCGsus4Dm
Key of D: GAD/F#BmDAsus4Em
Key of A: DEA/C#F#mAEsus4Bm
Key of E: ABE/G#C#mEBsus4F#m

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About Holy Forever

Holy Forever by Chris Tomlin (2022) — F major, capo 1, 72 BPM, beginner–intermediate. Built around Bb, C, Dm and F. Transpose to any key right on the page. The chart moves through Intro, Verse, Pre-chorus and Chorus, using 7 chords in total — a slow and emotional worship song, and F major is calm and contemplative.

Chord progressions in this song: I–vi–IV–V ('50s / doo-wop), ii7–V7–Imaj7 (ii–V–I)

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Frequently asked questions

Who wrote Holy Forever?

Holy Forever was written and recorded by Chris Tomlin and released in 2022. It appears on the album "Always".

What key is Holy Forever in?

Holy Forever is in F major. On guitar, place a capo on the 1st fret to play in the original recorded key.

What are the chords in Holy Forever?

The chord chart uses 7 chords: Bb, C, F/A, Dm, F, Csus4, Gm.

How fast is Holy Forever?

Holy Forever is played at 72 BPM (beats per minute) — a slow and emotional feel.

Is Holy Forever easy to play?

Holy Forever is built around 5 main chords and a capo on the 1st fret — 7 in total once you count the passing chords — so it's rated Beginner–Intermediate. It takes some practice but is very manageable.

Does Holy Forever use a capo?

Yes — place a capo on the 1st fret to play Holy Forever in its original key.

Can I get a printable PDF of Holy Forever?

Yes — click PDF in the toolbar above for a printable, transposable chord chart for Holy Forever by Chris Tomlin. Free, no signup needed.

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