The Anthem Chords
The Anthem by Jake Hamilton is a beginner-friendly guitar song played in the key of Em. It uses the chords Em, C, G and D. Use the transpose and diagram tools on this page to change the key, see each shape, or simplify the chords.
Intro: Em C G D
Verse
Em C
I can hear the footsteps of my King
G D
I can hear his heartbeat beckoning
Em C
In my darkness, He has set me free
G D
Now I hear the spirit calling me, He's calling
Em C
Wake up child, It's our turn to shine
G D
We were born for such a time as this
Verse 2
Em C
I can hear a holy rumbling
G D
I've begun to preach another King
Em C
Loosing chains and breaking down the walls
G D
I want to hear the Father when he calls, He's calling
Bridge 1
Em
This is the anthem of our generation,
C
Here we are God, shake our nation
G
All we need is your love
D
You captivate us
Bridge 2
Em
We are royalty
C
We have destiny
G
We have been set free
D
We're gonna shake history
We're gonna change the world!