He Shall Reign Forevermore

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Key: GM

110 BPM

Tuning: Standard (E A D G B E)

Strum: ↓ - ↓ ↑ - ↑ ↓ ↑

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[Intro]
[Gm] [Eb] [Bb] [F] [Gm] [Eb] [Bb] [F]

[Gm]In the bleak [Eb]mid-winter all creation groans
[Bb]For a world in [F]darkness frozen like a stone
[Gm]Light is breaking in [Eb]a stable for a throne
[Bb]If I were a wise [F]man, I would travel far
[Gm]If I were a shepherd, [Eb]I would do my part
[Bb]But poor as I am I [F]will give to Him my heart
[Gm]And He shall [Eb]reign forevermore, forevermore
[Bb]And He shall [F]reign forevermore, forevermore
[Gm]Unto us a [Eb]child is born
[Bb]The King of kings [F]and Lord of lords
[Gm]And He shall [Eb]reign forevermore, forevermore
[Bb]Here within [F]a manger lies
[Gm]The one who [Eb]built the starry skies
[Bb]This baby [F]born for sacrifice
[Gm]Christ, the Messiah
[Eb]Into our hopes, [Bb]into our fears
[F]The Savior of [Gm]the world appears
[Eb]The promise [Bb]of eternal years
[F]Christ, the Messiah
[Gm]And He shall [Eb]reign forevermore, forevermore
[Bb]And He shall [F]reign forevermore, forevermore
[Gm]And He shall [Eb]reign forevermore, forevermore
[Bb]And He shall [F]reign forevermore, forevermore
[Gm](A child [Eb]is born)
[Bb]Unto us a child is [F]born (the King of kings)
[Gm]The King of kings and Lord [Eb]of lords (oh, He shall reign)
[Bb]And He shall [F]reign forevermore, forevermore
[Gm]And He [Eb]shall reign
[Bb]♪
[F]He shall reign
[Gm]He shall [Eb]reign forevermore

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Song Fundamentals

Original Key Gm (G Minor)

Tempo / BPM 110 BPM

Tuning Standard (E A D G B E)

Time Signature 4/4

Difficulty Level Medium

Capo Position Capo Fret 3

Chord Count 12 Unique Chords

Genre Canadian Ccm

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Strumming Pattern ↓ - ↓ ↑ - ↑ ↓ ↑

Time Signature 4/4

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He Shall Reign Forevermore by Matt Maher is played in the key of Gm with a tempo of around 110 BPM. Progresi ini menciptakan pergerakan harmoni alami: Gm (i) sebagai Tonic Minor (Pusat Nada/Gelap), diikuti F (VII) sebagai Subtonic Mayor (Tensi Menuju Minor), diikuti Cm7 (iv) sebagai Subdominant Minor (Tensi Melankolis), diikuti F/A (VII) sebagai Subtonic Mayor (Tensi Menuju Minor), diikuti Dm7 (v) sebagai Dominant Minor (Pelepas Tensi Lembut).

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Guitarist Playing Guide & Pedagogical Tips

Theory Guide

Guitar playing guide for He Shall Reign Forevermore by Matt Maher: sounding in Gm (Capo Fret 3, shape Em) at 110 BPM (4/4) featuring beginner-friendly strumming ('↓ - ↓ ↑ - ↑ ↓ ↑').

check_circle Key & Tempo: Sounding in Gm (Capo on Fret 3 (played in Em shape)) at 110 BPM in 4/4 time signature.
check_circle Voicing & Barre Bypass: Contains barre shapes (Eb, Bb, F) with open cowboy substitutions (e.g. Fmaj7, Bm7, B7) to eliminate finger fatigue.
check_circle Critical Transition: Transition from Gm to Eb requires anchoring index or ring finger as a stable pivot.
check_circle Strumming Pattern: Master '↓ - ↓ ↑ - ↑ ↓ ↑' by starting at 79 BPM before accelerating to studio 110 BPM.

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Harmonic Progression

Progression Pattern (Roman Numerals)

i – Eb – Bb – VII – iv – VII – v – Eb/G – Eb/Bb – VII – Bb/D – Bb/F

Song chords:

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Gm Eb Bb F

Chords that repeat most frequently throughout the verse and chorus.

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Cm7 F/A Dm7 Eb/G Eb/Bb F/Bb Bb/D Bb/F

Used as harmonic transition variations in intro, bridge, or outro.

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Capo & Sounding Key

Sounding Key GM Acoustic pitch of original recording

Capo Fret 3 sync_alt Raises the pitch of open strings

Fingering Shape Key EM Open chord finger positions

Placing a Capo on Fret 3 transforms fingering into Em, maintaining Gm sound without complex barre chords.

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Diatonic Matrix

This song is built on the key of GM. Here are the 7 diatonic chords (Chord Family) that harmonize according to music theory:

i Gm Tonic

ii° Adim Supertonic

III A# Mediant

iv Cm Subdominant

v Dm Dominant

VI D# Submediant

VII F Subtonic

speed Difficulty Level: Medium

Difficulty Determinants for This Song:

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KEY: GM • TEMPO: 110 BPM • PROG: i – Eb – Bb – VII – iv – VII – v – Eb/G – Eb/Bb – VII – Bb/D – Bb/F • DIFF: 3/5 • CAPO: 3

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FAQ & Tips

quiz How to play the easy chords for He Shall Reign Forevermore (Matt Maher)?

To play the Easy Chords for He Shall Reign Forevermore, toggle the Easy Chords button above the workstation canvas. This version is designed with beginner-friendly open chords (C, G, Am, F) with Capo on Fret 3 to make transitions easier without barre chords.

quiz What are the basic guitar chords and original key for He Shall Reign Forevermore?

The original recording key for He Shall Reign Forevermore by Matt Maher is GM. You can use the Transpose (+ / -) feature anytime to adjust the pitch to match male or female vocal ranges automatically.

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Yes, ChordGitar.in features touch-free Auto-Scroll with speed control, as well as an integrated player so your tempo and rhythm practice stays precise.

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