How to Play “Come Lord Jesus” on Piano [Video Tutorial]
“Come Lord Jesus” by Jesus Image is a beautiful worship song that works especially well on piano because of its spacious, repetitive style. You can approach it with very simple chord accompaniment or add more movement and expression as you become more comfortable.
In the tutorial below, I'll walk you through the chords and demonstrate two different ways to play the song—a simple approach and a more advanced approach.
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Learn the Chords
The first step is learning the chord shapes and becoming comfortable moving from one chord to the next.
In the video, I'll demonstrate how to form each chord and show you how the chords fit together throughout the song. Once you know the basic shapes, you'll have everything you need to begin accompanying the song.
Start Simple
If you're newer to worship piano, begin with the simple version.
The goal at this stage isn't to fill every space with notes. Instead, focus on playing the chords confidently, maintaining a steady pulse, and leaving room for the vocals and the rest of the worship environment.
A simple piano accompaniment can be incredibly effective, especially for this song.
Add More Expression
After you've become comfortable with the basic accompaniment, you can begin adding more movement to your playing.
In the advanced version of the tutorial, I'll show you how to take the same chord progression and create a fuller, more developed piano part. You'll hear how small changes in your patterns and note choices can make the accompaniment sound much more expressive without changing the underlying chords.
Watch the Tutorial
Watch the tutorial below to learn the chords and see both the simple and advanced approaches to playing “Come Lord Jesus.”
I recommend learning the simple version first and practicing until the chord changes feel natural. Then experiment with the advanced version and gradually incorporate the techniques that fit your own playing.
The goal isn't to play as many notes as possible. Good worship piano supports the song and creates space for hearts to engage with God. Start with what you can play confidently, and let your playing grow from there.
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