Em
D
G
C
A
Come Unto Me
The Front Porch String Band
"Come Unto Me" is a bluegrass gospel song by The Front Porch String Band. The original recording features bright acoustic instrumentation and a steady, uplifting rhythm, making it approachable for beginner guitarists.
Chords and Progression
The song uses basic open chords: G, C, D, Em, and A. If unfamiliar, practice these shapes individually. The verse and chorus revolve mainly around G, C, and D, with occasional Em and A.
Strumming Pattern
A classic bluegrass strum works well: down, down-up, up-down-up (D DU UDU). Keep your hand moving steadily to maintain the song’s uplifting feel. For absolute beginners, simply strum down on each beat.
Chord Transitions
Transitions between G, C, and D are smooth if you anchor your fingers where possible. Moving from G to C, keep your ring finger on the 3rd fret of the B string (if you use the four-finger G). For D to G, slide your ring finger from the 2nd fret B (D chord) up to the 3rd fret E (G chord).
Tips
Pause and practice the quick changes in the chorus, especially the run: G [C] G [D] G. The instrumental sections match the intro, so repeat the same chords and strumming. Focus on even timing and clear chord rings.
With consistent practice, this song offers a great introduction to bluegrass rhythm guitar.
Intro
Em D G G
Verse 1I haveG seen the Rock of Ages and He'sC living with usG still,
And he promised to forgive us when HeA died upon theD hill.
EveryG day my hopes grow dearer to beC blessed with Him someG day,
And I know thatD day isG comingC when IG hear myD SaviorG say:
ChorusCome unto me(come unto to me)reach up andC touch your Savior'sG face.
(Come unto me)come unto me for you haveD known my saving grace.
We'll rise aG bove(we'll rise above)the onlyC foes of Jesus'G love,
When He shall call hisC childrenG home aD gain someG day-C ay-G ay.
InstrumentalEm D G G
Verse 2Does theG pain that he once suffered mean aC healing hope toG you?
Can you open up your heart and let HisA light come shiningD through?
He canG make your life worth living He canC hear your everyG prayer,
Then He'll call youD home toG live withC Him farG from allD worldyG care.
ChorusCome unto me(come unto to me)reach up andC touch your Savior'sG face.
(Come unto me)come unto me for you haveD known my saving grace.
We'll rise aG bove(we'll rise above)the onlyC foes of Jesus'G love,
When He shall call hisC childrenG home aD gain someG day-C ay-G ay.
InstrumentalEm D G G
Verse 3Will youG stand before God's judgement when oldC Satan meets hisG doom?
Will you be prepared my brother when there'sA blood upon theD moon?
For theseG days will soon be over and we'llC face eterniG ty.
You must heed theD voice that'sG callingC saying "G Now comeD untoG me."
ChorusCome unto me(come unto to me)reach up andC touch your Savior'sG face.
(Come unto me)come unto me for you haveD known my saving grace.
We'll rise aG bove(we'll rise above)the onlyC foes of Jesus'G love,
When He shall call hisC childrenG home aD gain someG day-C ay-G ay.
When He shall call hisC childrenG home aD gain someG day someC blesC sedG day.