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
{D}You Were The Word At The Beginning
One With {G}God The {Bm}Lord Most {A}High
{Bm}Your Hidden Glory{A/C#} In Crea{D}tion
Now Re{G}vealed In {Bm}You Our {A}Christ
CHORUS
What A Beautiful Name It{D} Is
What A Beautiful Name It{A} Is
The Name Of {Bm}Jesus {A}Christ, My {G}King
What A Beautiful Name It{D/F#} Is
Nothing Compares To {A}This
What A Beautiful Name It {Bm}Is
The {A}Name Of {G}Jesus
VERSE 2
{D}You Didn’t Want Heaven Without us
So Jesus, {G}You Brought {Bm}Heaven {A}Down
{Bm}My Sin Was Great, Your {A/C#}Love Was Great{D}er
What Could {G}Separ{Bm}ate Us {A}Now
INSTRUMENTAL
| G | A | Bm | F#m |
| G | A | Bm | A |
BRIDGE
Death Could Not {G}Hold You
The Veil Tore Be{A}fore You
You Silence The {Bm}Boast Of Sin And {F#m}Grave
The Heavens Are {G}Roaring
The Praise Of Your {A}Glory
For You Are {Bm}Raised To Life {A}Again
You Have No {G}Rival, You Have No {A}Equal
Now And For{Bm}ever God You {F#m}Reign
Your Is The {G}Kingdom, Yours Is The {A}Glory
Yours Is The {Bm}Name Above All {A}Names
TAG
What A Powerful Name It {B}Is
The {A}Name Of {G}Jesus
What A Powerful Name It {Bm}Is
The {A}Name Of {G}Jesus
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