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Songs You Can Play with G, C, D

Popular guitar songs built on the G–C–D progression — a common shape that's great for jamming and practice.

The G–C–D progression uses just 3 chords — G, C, and D — and powers 1,779 of the most-played songs on ChordLines. It's one of the most common progressions in pop, rock and worship, so learning it unlocks a huge amount of music at once. The songs below all use these chords; try Ang Lahat Ay Magsasaya and Kalakip Ng Awitin to hear it in action.

  1. 1 Ang Lahat Ay Magsasaya Malayang Pilipino D 17.6K
  2. 2 Kalakip Ng Awitin Musikatha G 13.3K
  3. 3 the lighthouse The Gaithers D 10.8K
  4. 4 Hallelujah Leonard Cohen G 9.2K
  5. 5 Ikaw Lamang Rommel Guevarra G 8.4K
  6. 6 Napakabuti Mo Rommel Guevarra C 6.9K
  7. 7 The Dam Daithi And Phil G 6.2K
  8. 8 Kaibigan Kita Hillsongs G 6.1K
  9. 9 Worthy Of Worship Hymn F 5.2K
  10. 10 Adlaw Sa Pag-maya Praise and Worship A 5.1K
  11. 11 Diyos Na Sumasagot Ng Panalangin Pastor Joey Crisostomo C 4.2K
  12. 12 It Is Well With My Soul Hymn C 4.0K
  13. 13 Its A New Day Praise and Worship G 4.0K
  14. 14 Di Ako Magsasawang Purihin Ka Cesar Daaca G 3.9K
  15. 15 Mercy And Grace Clint Brown C 3.6K
  16. 16 I Came To Praise The Lord Misc Traditional G 3.6K
  17. 17 Kichu Kichu Kotha Arijit Singh D 3.2K
  18. 18 Sa Habang Panahon Rommel Guevarra Bm 3.1K
  19. 19 I Have A Destiny Kent Henry G 3.1K
  20. 20 He Is Lord Bill And Gloria Gaither G 2.9K
  21. 21 When I Lay My Issac Down Billy Fields C 2.9K
  22. 22 Oh God Beyond All Praising Hymn G 2.9K
  23. 23 May Galak Musikatha Bb 2.9K
  24. 24 Sa Piling Mo Malayang Pilipino G 2.8K
  25. 25 Heaven Liveloud G 2.8K
  26. 26 Awit Ng Puso Musikatha G 2.8K
  27. 27 Yo Quiero Estar Ante Tu Altar Tony Perez G 2.7K
  28. 28 Mogen Engel Dich Begleiten Jurgen Grote G 2.7K
  29. 29 Einmal Sehn Wir Uns Wieder Deutsch Andreas Gabalier Em 2.6K
  30. 30 We Are One In The Bond Of Love Praise and Worship G 2.5K
  31. 31 Munting Ilawan Lampara Band D 2.4K
  32. 32 Sattler's Broken Jaw Perry Keyes and the Stolen Holdens G 2.4K
  33. 33 Greater Are You City Harvest Church D 2.3K
  34. 34 Unang Alay Praise and Worship C 2.3K
  35. 35 Cosmoline Houston Marchman G 2.3K
  36. 36 Glória Ao Trino Deus Católicas G 2.3K
  37. 37 Wonderwall Oasis Em 2.3K
  38. 38 Barack Obama Blakk Rasta C 2.3K
  39. 39 Mascaras Timbiriche G 2.2K
  40. 40 Weve Got The Power Hymn G 2.2K
  41. 41 Pangako Rommel Guevarra G 2.2K
  42. 42 Old Rugged Cross Fanny Crosby A 2.2K
  43. 43 Now And Then The Beatles Am 2.2K
  44. 44 Apo Mangngaasi Ka Praise and Worship G 2.1K
  45. 45 Hallelujah Liveloud G 2.1K
  46. 46 Rolling Home To Ireland The Irish Rovers G 2.0K
  47. 47 Alhamdulillah Maher Zain Em 2.0K
  48. 48 Here I Go Again Twiggy G 2.0K
  49. 49 Mother Pink Floyd G 2.0K
  50. 50 Sora Barse Umerai Ma Kalyan Sherchan G 2.0K
  51. 51 Freedom Liveloud C 2.0K
  52. 52 El Amor De Cristo Soldados de Cristo C 1.9K
  53. 53 Tomake Chuye Dilam Arijit Singh Bm 1.9K
  54. 54 Sa Piling Niyo Rommel Guevarra D 1.9K
  55. 55 All Heaven Declares Noel Richards G 1.9K
  56. 56 Tera Yaar Hoon Main Arijit Singh G 1.9K
  57. 57 Uulan Ng Pagpapala Rommel Guevarra C 1.9K
  58. 58 Oh I Want To See Him Hymn G 1.9K
  59. 59 Old Country Church Traditional G 1.9K
  60. 60 Comfortably Numb Pink Floyd D 1.9K

Frequently asked questions

What songs use the G–C–D progression?

Popular examples include Ang Lahat Ay Magsasaya, Kalakip Ng Awitin, and the lighthouse, along with everything else in the list above.

Is the G–C–D progression easy to play?

Yes — it's built entirely from beginner-friendly open chords, which makes it a great first progression to master.

Can I play these songs in a different key?

Yes — open any song and use the transpose buttons to shift it up or down. The chords and diagrams update automatically, so you can match your voice or a capo.

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