How Great Is Our God Sheet Music

[Intro] C C G G Am Am F F The splendor of a king, clothed in majesty

Unlike classical or folk music, “How Great Is Our God” is under active copyright (Tomlin, Jesse Reeves, Ed Cash). The sheet music sold commercially (e.g., on Musicnotes or Sheet Music Plus) requires royalties to CCLI. Many churches legally reproduce only the lyrics via CCLI license, but full sheet music purchases are necessary for orchestrations or transposed parts. This has created a dual economy: simple chord charts are free or low-cost, while professional choral octavos cost $2–$5 per copy. how great is our god sheet music

The sheet music exists in multiple formats, each serving a different user: [Intro] C C G G Am Am F

[Chorus] G - Am - F - C How great is our God, sing with me G - Am - F - C How great is our God, and all will see G - F - C How great, how great, our God This has created a dual economy: simple chord

The sheet music for “How Great Is Our God” is more than a set of notes—it is a living document that bridges composition, pedagogy, commerce, and worship. Its multiple editions reflect the diverse needs of users from church pianists to high school choir directors. However, notational simplifications and copyright constraints remind us that sheet music remains an interpretation, not a pure representation of the performed song. Future research could compare user-annotated sheet music (e.g., penciled-in dynamic markings) across different denominations to understand localized worship practices.

Overall, "How Great Is Our God" is a great choice for worship, and its sheet music is a valuable resource for musicians and worship leaders.