[Intro] Am G F C Oh, oh, oh, oh-oh-oh-oh-oh, oh, oh [Verse 1] Am G I don't want the glory C like what they're expecting Am G The point of stories C that point to the Heavens F Am I've been leaning on something G more than myself F Am God, I'm leaning on You G and nobody else [Chorus] C I don't know where I'm going, F Em Am just that You pull me through Every blessing from Heaven has always F Em Am G come from You, I know C Every step that I'm takin', F Em Am I know You're right there too I finish how I started, F Em Am G with all my faith in You Am N.C. C Only You brought me this far [Verse 2] Am G Seen too much to doubt You, C I'd be nowhere with you You know I follow with the Am world in my back G Even if the path is leading F to the shadows G I know that You wanna go [Chorus] C I don't know where I'm going, F Em Am just that You pull me through Every blessing from Heaven has always F Em Am G come from You, I know C Every step that I'm takin', F Em Am I know You're right there too I finish how I started, F Em Am G with all my faith in You Am N.C. C Only You brought me this far [Post-Chorus] G Brought me this far (You brought me this far) [Bridge] F Am I've been leaning on something G more than myself F Am God, I'm leaning on You G and nobody else [Chorus] C I don't know where I'm going, N.C. Am just that You pull me through Every blessing from Heaven has always N.C. Am G come from You, I know C Every step that I'm takin', F Em Am I know You're right there too I finish how I started, F Em Am G with all my faith in You Am N.C. C Only You brought me this far [Outro] (Oh, how have You brought me this far?) G Brought me this far (Oh, how have You brought me this far?) Am Brought me this far (Oh, how have You brought me this far?) G F Only You, only You
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Q: What chords are used in Brought Me This Far by Tate Butts?
The song primarily uses Am, G, F, C, and Em. With a capo on the 4th fret, these shapes create a powerful mid-tempo progression that builds perfectly with the vocals.
Kyser Quick-Change Guitar Capo
This song uses a capo. The Kyser Quick-Change is the industry-standard one-handed capo — snap it on and change keys in seconds.
Q: What capo position is needed for Brought Me This Far?
Place your capo on the 4th fret and play open Am shapes to match the key of C# Minor from the original recording.
Q: Is Brought Me This Far an easy song to play?
Yes! It features basic open chords and an intuitive strumming pattern. The hardest part is hitting the N.C. (No Chord) stops exactly on the beat during the chorus, but otherwise it’s perfect for beginners.
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“Brought Me This Far” is a deeply reflective song by Tate Butts. Built around an emotional Am – G – C – F progression with a capo on the 4th fret, this track blends powerful lyrics with simple, accessible acoustic guitar work. The song explores themes of faith and perseverance, and its steady, driving rhythm makes it an excellent choice for beginner to intermediate players.
Track Info
- Song: Brought Me This Far
- Artist: Tate Butts
- Album: Brought Me This Far
Chords Info
- Tuning: Standard (E A D G B E)
- Key: C# Minor (Capo 4 → play Am shapes)
- Capo: 4th fret
- Chords: Am, G, F, C, Em
- Difficulty: Easy
- Suggested Strumming: D = Down Stroke, U = Upstroke
Legend: D = Downstroke | U = Upstroke
💡 A standard driving mid-tempo pattern works perfectly to support the dynamic vocal builds.
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