Be Still And Know

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To play the Easy Chords for Be Still And Know, 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 2 to make transitions easier without barre chords.

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Key: A

110 BPM

Tuning: Standard

Strum: ↓ - ↓ ↑ - ↑ ↓ ↑

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[Verse 1]
[A]Be still and know [B]that He is God
[A]Be still and know [B]that He is holy
[D]Be still, oh, [B]restless soul of mine
[E]Bow before the [F#m]Prince of Peace
[E]Let the noise [D]and clamour cease
[A]Be still and know [B]that He is God
[A]Be still and know [B]that He is faithful
[D]Consider all that [E]He has done
[F#m]Stand in awe [E]and be amazed
[D]And know that [A]He will never change
[B]Be still
[C]Be still and know [B]that He is God
[D]Be still and know [C]that He is God
[B]Be still and know [D]that He is God
[C]Be still
[B]Be speechless
[D]Be still and know [C]that He is God
[B]Be still and know [Am]He is our Father
[Ab]Come, rest your [Ab]head upon His breast
[D]Listen to [E]the rhythm of
[F#m] This unfailing [E]heart of love
[D]Beating for [Eb]his little ones
[F#m]Calling each of [E]us to come
[D]Be still
[A]Be still

[Outro]
[B] [A] [B]

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Song Summary & Key Facts

Transcribed by Contributor

Album Speechless

Released 2025

Genre

Ccm Christian Alternative Rock

Songwriter Steven Curtis Chapman

Chord Version Options

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Song Fundamentals

Original Key A (A Major)

Tempo / BPM 110 BPM

Tuning Standard

Time Signature 4/4

Difficulty Level Advanced

Capo Position Capo Fret 2

Chord Count 9 Unique Chords

Genre Ccm

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Strumming Pattern ↓ - ↓ ↑ - ↑ ↓ ↑

Time Signature 4/4

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Be Still And Know by Steven Curtis Chapman is played in the key of A with a tempo of around 110 BPM. Progresi ini menciptakan pergerakan harmoni alami: A (I) sebagai Tonic (Pusat Nada/Stabil), diikuti D (IV) sebagai Subdominant (Gerak Maju/Tensi Sedang), diikuti E (V) sebagai Dominant (Tensi Kuat Menuju Tonic), diikuti F#m (vi) sebagai Submediant (Relatif Minor/Melankolis).

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Guitarist Playing Guide & Pedagogical Tips

Theory Guide

Guitar playing guide for Be Still And Know by Steven Curtis Chapman: sounding in A (Capo Fret 2, shape G) at 110 BPM (4/4) featuring beginner-friendly strumming ('↓ - ↓ ↑ - ↑ ↓ ↑').

check_circle Key & Tempo: Sounding in A (Capo on Fret 2 (played in G shape)) at 110 BPM in 4/4 time signature.
check_circle Voicing & Barre Bypass: Contains barre shapes (B, F#m, Ab) with open cowboy substitutions (e.g. Fmaj7, Bm7, B7) to eliminate finger fatigue.
check_circle Critical Transition: Transition from A to B 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 – B – IV – V – vi – C – Am – Ab – Eb

Song chords:

star Primary Chords (Song Foundation)

A B D E

Chords that repeat most frequently throughout the verse and chorus.

more_horiz Auxiliary / Transition Chords

F#m C Am Ab Eb

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

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Capo & Sounding Key

Sounding Key A Acoustic pitch of original recording

Capo Fret 2 sync_alt Raises the pitch of open strings

Fingering Shape Key G Open chord finger positions

Placing a Capo on Fret 2 transforms fingering into G, maintaining A sound without complex barre chords.

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Diatonic Matrix

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

I A Tonic

ii Bm Supertonic

iii C#m Mediant

IV D Subdominant

V E Dominant

vi F#m Submediant

vii° G#dim Leading

speed Difficulty Level: Advanced

Difficulty Determinants for This Song:

check_circle Uses 9 unique chords throughout the song

check_circle Requires 4 barre chord shapes (B, F#m, Ab)

check_circle Capo on fret 2 is recommended for optimal finger comfort

dna MUSICAL DNA:

KEY: A • TEMPO: 110 BPM • PROG: I – B – IV – V – vi – C – Am – Ab – Eb • DIFF: 5/5 • CAPO: 2

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FAQ & Tips

quiz How to play the easy chords for Be Still And Know (Steven Curtis Chapman)?

To play the Easy Chords for Be Still And Know, 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 2 to make transitions easier without barre chords.

quiz What are the basic guitar chords and original key for Be Still And Know?

The original recording key for Be Still And Know by Steven Curtis Chapman is A. You can use the Transpose (+ / -) feature anytime to adjust the pitch to match male or female vocal ranges automatically.

quiz Is audio sync and auto-scroll available for practice?

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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Song Summary & Key Facts

Transcribed by Contributor

Album Speechless

Released 2025

Genre

Ccm Christian Alternative Rock

Songwriter Steven Curtis Chapman

Chord Version Options

3 Versions

Chord Mudah (Versi 2) Basic Chords • No Capo Open chords (C / G) without barre chords

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Chord Mudah Basic Chords • Capo Fret 2 Open chords (C / G) without barre chords

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