How to Play “Tis So Sweet to Trust in Jesus” on Piano

“Tis So Sweet to Trust in Jesus, just to take Him at His word.” This traditional hymn has been a favorite for centuries, reminding us that trusting Jesus truly is an act of worship. As you play this song on the piano for church or personal worship, let your heart rise to Jesus in worship, adoration, and love.

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Chord chart

Here are the chords for "Tis So Sweet to Trust in Jesus”:

As you can see from the chord chart above, this song uses 4 chords: C, F, G, and Am (pronounced “A minor”). The diagrams below show how to play each of these chords:

Play each chord with the right hand, and play a single note with the left hand. (For example, when the right hand plays a C chord, the left hand should play a single note C. When the right hand plays an F chord, the left hand plays an F note, etc.)

Video tutorial

For more detailed instructions on how to play this song, watch the video tutorial below. To play the other verses of this hymn, simply play the same chords and sing the words of those verses.

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