The Heart of Worship: Chords & Easy Piano Tutorial in the Key of D
“I’m coming back to the heart of worship, and it’s all about You, Jesus.” As you play this song for church or personal worship, “The Heart of Worship” will draw you back to what really matters - not performance or show - but the true heart of worship and devotion to Jesus.
In this tutorial, you'll learn the chords for “The Heart of Worship” by Matt Redman in the key of D, along with an easy piano arrangement for beginners. We’ll cover the main chords, slash chords, suspended chords, and simple ways to play the song for worship.
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What Key Is “The Heart of Worship” In?
“The Heart of Worship” by Matt Redman is commonly played in the key of D, which is also the key used in this piano tutorial. The main chords are D, G, A, and Em.
The Heart of Worship Chords in the Key of D
Here are the chords for this song in the key of D:
Main chords: D – G – A – Em
Additional chords include D/F#, Em7, and Asus.
As you can see from the chord chart above, this song uses 4 main chords: D, G, A, and Em. The diagrams below show how to play each of these chords:
Easy “Heart of Worship” Chords for Beginners
If you're a beginner, start with the four main chords: D, G, A, and Em. Play each chord in your right hand and a single bass note in your left hand. (For example, when the right hand plays a D chord, the left hand should play a single note D. When the right hand plays a G chord, the left hand plays a G note, etc.)
Once you're comfortable with those chord changes, you can add the D/F#, Em7, and Asus chords for a fuller arrangement.
For slash chords (for example, D/F#), play the D chord in the right hand. In the left hand, play a single note F# (instead of the D that we would normally play).
For the Em7 chord, feel free to omit the 7 and play simply an Em chord.
The Asus chord is played A-D-E.
Can I Play “The Heart of Worship” in the Key of C?
Yes. If the key of D is too high for your singer, you can transpose the song to C. In the key of C, the four main chords become C, F, G, and Dm.
The Heart of Worship Piano Tutorial
For more detailed instructions on how to play this song, watch the video tutorial below.
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