How to Play “Holy Forever” on Piano [Video Tutorial]

“Holy Forever” by Chris Tomlin is a powerful worship song with a strong, memorable melody and a chord progression that works beautifully on piano. Whether you're just learning to accompany worship or you're looking for ways to make your playing more expressive, this song gives you plenty of room to grow.

In the tutorial below, you'll learn the chords and see both a simple and an advanced way to play the song.

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Learn the Chord Progression

We'll begin by breaking down the chords so you can understand exactly what you're playing.

Rather than trying to learn the entire song at once, focus on becoming comfortable with each chord shape and the transitions between them. Once those changes become familiar, putting the song together becomes much easier.

A Simple Way to Play

The first version of the tutorial keeps things straightforward.

This approach is ideal if you're still gaining confidence with worship piano or if you need an accompaniment that leaves plenty of space for the vocals. Focus on playing the chords consistently and following the flow of the song.

You may be surprised by how full a song can sound without a complicated piano part.

Make It More Advanced

After you've learned the basic version, the tutorial moves into a more advanced approach.

Here, you'll hear how adding movement and different accompaniment patterns can give the piano part more energy and depth. These ideas can be especially useful as the song builds toward its bigger sections.

You don't have to use every technique you learn. Choose the ones that fit your own playing and the way you want to support the song.

Follow Along With the Tutorial

Watch the video below and play along as you learn “Holy Forever.”

I'd recommend learning the simple version first, even if you're an experienced pianist. Once the chord progression is second nature, the more advanced techniques will be much easier to incorporate naturally.

As you play, keep your focus on the Lord, and let your heart rise to Him in worship and adoration.

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