Music Artists / Worship:
You'll want to play guitar on these songs sung by Hillsong Worship:
- Thank You JESUS
- Who You Say I Am
- Mighty To Save
- Savior King
- To You
- STILL
- Behold
- I Surrender
- So Will I (100 Billion Times)
- Cornerstone
- Jesus I Need You
- As It Is In Heaven
- Hosanna
- King of Kings
- Open Heaven
- Oceans (Where Feet May Fail)
What A Powerful Name It Is - Hillsong Worship Lyrics and Chords
"What a Beautiful Name" is one of the most powerful worship anthems of the 21st century, written by Brooke Ligertwood and Ben Fielding of Hillsong Worship. Released in 2016 as part of the "Let There Be Light" album, the song quickly became a global phenomenon, winning Grammy Awards and topping Christian music charts.
VERSE 1
DYou Were The Word At The Beginning
One With GGod The BmLord Most AHigh
BmYour Hidden GloryA/C# In CreaDtion
Now ReGvealed In BmYou Our AChrist
CHORUS
What A Beautiful Name ItD Is
What A Beautiful Name ItA Is
The Name Of BmJesus AChrist, My GKing
What A Beautiful Name ItD/F# Is
Nothing Compares To AThis
What A Beautiful Name It BmIs
The AName Of GJesus
VERSE 2
DYou Didn’t Want Heaven Without us
So Jesus, GYou Brought BmHeaven ADown
BmMy Sin Was Great, Your A/C#Love Was GreatDer
What Could GSeparBmate Us ANow
INSTRUMENTAL
| G | A | Bm | F#m |
| G | A | Bm | A |
BRIDGE
Death Could Not GHold You
The Veil Tore BeAfore You
You Silence The BmBoast Of Sin And F#mGrave
The Heavens Are GRoaring
The Praise Of Your AGlory
For You Are BmRaised To Life AAgain
You Have No GRival, You Have No AEqual
Now And ForBmever God You F#mReign
Your Is The GKingdom, Yours Is The AGlory
Yours Is The BmName Above All ANames
TAG
What A Powerful Name It BIs
The AName Of GJesus
What A Powerful Name It BmIs
The AName Of GJesus
Personal Reflection: Why This Song Still Moves Me
I'll never forget the first time I truly heard this song. It wasn't just background worship music - it was a revelation. The way the lyrics build from quiet awe to triumphant declaration mirrors my own faith journey:
The Comfort in Christ's Identity
When life feels unstable, the opening lines anchor me:
"You were the Word at the beginning..."
- Reminds me Christ existed before my problems
- Affirms He's the same yesterday, today, and forever (Hebrews 13:8)
The Bridge That Changed My Perspective
During a season of grief, these words became my battle cry:
"Death could not hold You, the veil tore before You..."
- Transformed how I view loss
- Turned my mourning into defiant hope
The Outro That Puts Life in Perspective
When I'm tempted to compare myself to others:
"You have no rival, You have no equal..."
- Silences my insecurity
- Reorients my focus to eternal things
Why This Matters For You:
This song isn't just theology - it's a toolkit for life's hardest moments. Whether you're