Perhaps you’re a worship leader, and you’re looking for some easy to sing worship and Christian songs that a congregation can sing along to. Or maybe you’re looking for some simple worship songs you can learn effortlessly.
Whatever your reason, knowing how to sing some Christian and worship songs as a Christian can come in handy during moments of prayer, morning devotions, or even when you’re called upon to sing
The truth is, many worship and gospel songs are quite easy to sing. Most songwriters write the music in a way that they are easy enough to be sung by a congregation. However, some songs require a bit more effort to learn than others.
So, after some hours of research and back and forth conversations with some worship leader friends, here are thirty simple and easy to sing worship and Christian songs that I found. These songs require little to no effort to learn and sing.
Also check out: Top 50 Worship Songs – Holy Spirit (on Amazon)
If you’re a piano player, I’m sure you’ll find my article on the easiest worship songs to play on the piano quite useful. Feel free to check it out. Now let’s dig in.
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Yahweh – All Nations Music ft. Matthew Stevenson, Chandler Moore
Honestly, even as a worship keyboard player, I didn’t know about All Nations Music. Not until I heard this song. For those who don’t know about All Nations Music, this is a worship music collective of All Nations Worship Assembly — a church located in Chicago, Illinois.
Yahweh is a song off their debut album, Come Alive, which was released in 2020. And this song is, without a doubt, the most popular song of the group. And personally, I think it became a hit because it’s effortless to learn and sing. And secondly, because the music production is excellent and beautiful, especially the strings.
Lyrics Snippet
So we lift you high,
Yahweh, Yahweh
You alone deserve my worship
You alone deserve my praise
You alone deserve the honor
Awesome God – Hillsong
Awesome God is an old classic worship song we’ve all grown to love. Although this is a rendition by Hillsong, this song is originally written by Michael W Smith and is one of his most successful songs.
The chorus of Awesome God is a three-sentence song, making it one of the easiest worship songs you’ll ever come across. And that is one of the reasons why this song was so successful.
Since its release, there have been many different renditions by various artists and music collectives.
Lyrics Snippet
Our God is an awesome God
He Reigns from Heaven above
With wisdom, power, and love
Our God is an awesome God
Way Maker – Sinach
Way Maker is, undoubtedly, one of the most popular worship songs we have today. Released in 2015 by Sinach, a Nigerian gospel artist and songwriter, this song has taken the world by storm.
Since its release, many Christian artists have done different renditions of the song, including the legendary Michael W Smith. And the song is such a successful song partly because of how the Christian community embraced it.
However, the main reason why Way Maker is so popular is that it’s a very simple song. Just as I talked about in my easy piano worship songs article, the piano chords are easy to learn. And the lyrics are also very simple. This makes it an excellent choice of song for many worship leaders looking for a congregational song.
Lyrics Snippet
You are here, moving in our midst
I worship You; I worship You
You are here, working in this place
I worship You; I worship You
Way maker, miracle worker
Promise keeper, Light in the darkness
My God, that is who You are
Alpha and Omega – Israel and New Breed
Alpha and Omega is a song that came out in 2005. And since its release, it has been an anthem for churches worldwide. And to this date, this song remains relevant. Israel Houghton and New Breed performed and recorded this song in South Africa, and it’s one of the hit singles off the album Alive in South Africa.
Alpha and Omega is such a simple yet powerful worship song that exalts God and acknowledges how He is the beginner and the end of all things.
Lyrics Snippet
You are Alpha and Omega
We worship You our Lord
You are worthy to be praised
We give You all the glory
We worship You our Lord
You are worthy to be praised
Falling On My Knees – William McDowell
Falling on my Knees is a song off William Mcdowell’s spirit-filled album Sound of Revival II: Deeper. And it’s, without a doubt, one of my favorite gospel contemporary albums.
It’s a song that ushers you to kneel and bow down in the presence of God as a sign of showing submission and worship to Him. And in turn, God opens your mind, eyes, and ears to see and understand things much clearer.
This is an easy Christian song you can sing as you pray to God and acknowledge His presence.
Lyrics Snippet
Falling on my knees
I bow, bow down
Some things I can’t see until
I bow
I can see clearly now
Here on my knees
Breathe (This is the air I breathe) – Michael W Smith
Breathe is also another song by Michael W Smith that is very simple lyrically and quite easy to sing. Most people know the song as “This is the air I breathe.” However, the title of the song is Breathe. And even after two decades, this song is still relevant.
Anyway, this is also an old classic song off the album, Worship, by Michael W Smith, released in 2001. The song acknowledges the fact that we can’t do anything without God. And that we need His guidance and direction through His word and His presence. It’s such a unique praise and worship song.
Lyrics Snippet
This is the air I breathe
This is the air I breathe
Your holy presence living in me
This is my daily bread
This is my daily bread
Your very word spoken to me
And I
I’m desperate for you
And I
I’m lost without you
King Of My Heart – Steffany Gretzinger & Jeremy Riddle
The first time I heard King Of My Heart, I couldn’t remember anything else in the song but the chorus — “You are good, You are good, oh, oh.” That stuck with me. So I googled exactly that, and lo and behold, I found it.
This is a song by Bethel Music led by Steffany Gretzinger and Jeremy Riddle. This was part of their album Starlight, released in 2017.
You may have to consciously learn the two verses of the song. But the chorus and bridge of King Of My Heart are very simple, and a congregation can sing along easily even when it’s their first time hearing it.
Lyrics Snippet
‘Cause You are good
You are good, oh oh
You are good
You are good, oh oh
You’re never gonna let
You’re never gonna let me down
And You’re never gonna let
You’re never gonna let me down
To Worship You I Live – Israel & New Breed
To Worship You I Live is another song from the album Alive in South Africa by Israel and New Breed.
This is an easy congregational song that is sung in many churches worldwide. The chorus is so simple; you can sing along by just hearing it once. To Worship You I Live regained popularity recently when a worship music collective called WorshipMob made their own rendition of the song. You can check it out here.
Lyrics Snippet
To Worship You I Live
To Worship You I Live
I Live to Worship You
The Blessing – Kari Jobe & Cody Carnes
The Blessing is one of my favorite Christian songs from 2020 to date. This is a song written by Kari Jobe, Cody Carnes, Chris Brown, and Pastor Steven Furtick of Elevation Worship. And this was part of Elevation Worship’s Graves into Garden album that was released in 2020.
I won’t classify this song as a worship song because it isn’t. Just as the song’s title depicts, it’s a prayer request song asking God to bless, protect, and show his grace and favor upon us. It’s also a song that restores our faith and belief in God, assuring us that he is with us and for us every step of the way.
The Blessing is a simple song you can sing as a benediction song before a church service closes. Or it could be a song you sing to reassure yourself that God is on your side.
Lyrics Snippet
The Lord bless you
And keep you
Make His face shine upon you
And be gracious to you
The Lord turn His
Face toward you
And give you peace
Amen, amen, amen
Amen, amen, amen
Let Your Living Water Flow – Vinesong
This is yet another old classic Christian song. I don’t know about the rest of the world, but this was quite a popular song in Africa. It was released in 2009 and is part of Vinesong’s album Vinesong: Africa’s Favorite Songs. However, none of the songs on the album were as popular as this one.
Once again, this isn’t a worship song. This is a prayerful song. It’s the type of song you sing when you’re praying, asking God to take control and handle all situations in your life. And it’s an excellent song because it’s straightforward to learn. And the melody is also quite easy.
Lyrics Snippet
Let Your living waters flow over my soul
Let Your Holy Spirit come and take control
Of every situation that has troubled my mind
All my cares and burdens onto You I roll
Jesus, Jesus, Jesus
Sing to the father
Father, Father, Father
Holy Spirit
Spirit, Spirit, Spirit
Who You Say I Am – Hillsong
Hillsong released “Who You Say I am” in 2018. And this song instantly became a hit. It is one of Hillsong’s most popular songs in recent times and is loved by many churches and believers. It was released along with sixteen other songs on their There Is More album.
This is not a song you can instantly sing along the first time you hear it. You may have to listen to it a few times or even check out the lyrics. However, once you get it, you’ll realize how simple of a song it is.
Lyrics Snippet
Who am I that the highest King would welcome me?
I was lost, but He brought me in
Oh His love for me
Oh His love for me
Who the Son sets free
Oh, is free indeed
I’m a child of God, yes, I am
Let it Rain – Michael W Smith
It doesn’t get any easier than this. Let it Rain by Michael W Smith is one of the easiest Christian songs you’ll ever come across. And this song is also another hit single on Michael W Smith’s album Worship.
This is a very simple prayer song asking God to rain His blessings onto us.
The lyrics of Let It Rain have only two sentences. And this is sung repeatedly throughout the entire song. Which is why I said earlier, “it doesn’t get any easier than this”
Lyrics Snippet
Open the floodgates of Heaven
Let it rain, let it rain
Goodness of God – Jenn Johnson
Goodness of God is, without a doubt, one of my favorite Thanksgiving songs. This is because every time I hear this song, I reflect on the goodness of God in my life and my family. It’s an excellent thanksgiving song to let God know how grateful you are for all that he’s done.
This is a song on Bethel Music’s album Without Words: Genesis. And the song was led by Jenn Johnson.
Ever since its release in 2019, many artists have done several renditions of this song. The version that I personally love is Israel & New Breed” s version of Goodness of God.
Lyrics Snippet
I love You Lord
Oh Your mercy never fails me
All my days
I’ve been held in Your hands
From the moment that I wake up
Until I lay my head
I will sing of the goodness of God
All my life You have been faithful
All my life You have been so, so good
With every breath that I am able
I will sing of the goodness of God
He Knows My Name – Tommy Walker
This is the only song I’ve heard from Tommy Walker, and it’s amazing. Released in the early 2000s, He Knows My Name is an iconic song that has been sung in many different churches worldwide. And to this date, it’s still as powerful as it was released.
Many worship leaders have made their rendition of this song, including Don Moen, who recently posted this song’s cover on his YouTube channel.
He Knows My Name is a song that reassures Christians that God knows us by our name. And he’s aware of all our trials and tribulations. And he’s going to be there for us no matter what. It’s an excellent prayer song for a congregation or even for someone praying in. On top of that, it’s an easy Christian song you can learn and add to your repertoire.
Lyrics Snippet
I have a Maker
He formed my heart
Before even time began
My life was in his hands
He knows my name
He knows my every thought
He sees each tear that falls
And He hears me when I call
Here Again – Elevation Worship
I fell in love with this song the very first time I heard it. Here Again, is one of the most beautiful yet simple songs from Elevation Worship. The instrumentation, lyrics, and overall atmosphere that this song comes with are just awesome.
This song was released in 2018 and is a hit single off Elevation Worship’s album Hallelujah Here Below.
Lyrics Snippet
Can’t go back to the beginning
Can’t control what tomorrow will bring
But I know here in the middle
Is the place where you promise to be
I’m not enough
Unless you come
Will you meet me here again
Cause all I want
Is all you are
Will you meet me here again
Jesus Is Here – William McDowell
If you’re a worship leader looking for a very simple song to teach the congregation, you might want to add Jesus Is Here by William Mcdowell to your setlist.
Jesus Is Here is a single off William McDowell’s album Sound of Revival. It’s a song that acknowledges the presence of God as we pray and worship. And it’s the type of song you can repeatedly sing for a while.
Lyrics Snippet
Jesus is here
Everything I need is here
We worship You
We Worship You
Agnus Dei (Alleluia) – Michael W Smith
After three decades, Agnus Dei by Michael W Smith still remains relevant. This is a song that is still sung in many churches worldwide. It’s such a beautiful worship song, and personally, I can listen to this song all day. And this song was part of Michael W Smith’s album Go West Young Man, released in 1990
I’m sure you have probably heard Agnus Dei. But if you haven’t, fret not. That’s because it’s an easy worship song to learn, just as many other Michael W Smith songs.
Lyrics Snippet
Alleluia
Alleluia
For the Lord God Almighty reigns
Alleluia
Holy
Holy are You Lord God Almighty
Worthy is the Lamb
Worthy is the Lamb
Sweetest Name – Capital City Music
Sweetest Name is the first song I heard from Capital City Music. And it caught my attention because of its instrumentation. However, it’s a very easy song to learn and sing, especially with a congregation. This is a song I recommend to worship leaders.
Lyrics Snippet
You have the sweetest name
You are my soul’s refrain
I worship You
I will sing of how you’ve drawn me
Out of darkness into glory
I will sing of how you’ve drawn me all the way home
Jesus At The Center – Israel & New Breed
If you’re reading this, chances are that you’ve heard Jesus At the Center by Israel and New Breed before. This is because it remains one of the most iconic gospel songs and has remained relevant for a long time, and it’s not going away anytime soon.
This song was released in 2012, and it’s on the album Decade by Israel & New Breed. And just as the title of the song depicts, this song talks about the fact that Jesus is at the center of everything in our lives and in the world.
It’s a worship song that glorifies Jesus Christ over everything in this world, and nothing else matters or is as important as Him.
Lyrics Snippet
Jesus at the center of it all
Jesus at the center of it all
From beginning to the end
It will always be, it’s always been You, Jesus
Jesus
Nothing else matters, nothing in this world will do
Jesus, You’re the center, and everything revolves around You
Jesus, You, the center of it all
The center of it all
You Have Won The Victory (The Anthem) – Full Gospel Baptist Church ft William Murphy
Just as the title depicts, this is a song that has become an anthem in gospel churches worldwide. You Have Won The Victory is a song that is well known by almost everyone in the gospel space and sung in many churches across the globe, mine included. And many artists have made a rendition of this song, including Todd Dulaney, who recently made this song even popular.
This is a song about the resurrection of Jesus Christ after his crucifixion. And it can be an excellent song for an Easter Sunday service.
It’s quite an easy song to learn and sing. And to our worship leaders, you can teach your congregation how to sing this song in less than three minutes, trust me — it’s that simple.
Lyrics Snippet
Hallelujah, you have won the victory
Hallelujah, you have won it all for me
Death could not hold you down
You are the risen King
You’re seated in majesty,
Lord you are the risen King
Great Is Your Mercy – Donnie McClurkin
If you’re a gospel music lover, you’ve probably heard of this one. It’s an old classic Donnie McClurkin released Great Is Your Mercy in 2000 as part of his album Live in London and More.
Great is your mercy is a song that was part of the reasons why Donnie McClurkin became popular worldwide. And this song is sung in many gospel contemporary churches worldwide. There have been many renditions of this song as well.
One thing that made this song quite successful is its simplicity. It’s quite easy to learn and sing. That’s because the lyrics are not too lengthy, and it’s sung repeatedly throughout the entire song.
Lyrics Snippet
Great is your mercy towards me
Your loving kindness towards me
Your tender mercy I see
Day after day
Forever faithful towards me
Always providing for me
Great is your mercy towards me
Great is your grace
Worthy – Elevation Worship
Elevation Worship released Worthy in 2018. And since then, it has become one of the go-to songs for many worship leaders. The chorus of this song is the most recognized part of the song and usually gets sung the most in churches.
The song was written by Chris Brown, Mark Brock, and Steven Furtick and is part of Elevation Worship’s Hallelujah Here Below album.
The song talks about how Jesus Christ took our sins away by suffering on the cross. And in turn, we give him our life as a living sacrifice to speak of his goodness and worship him.
Lyrics Snippet
It was my cross you bore
So I could live in the freedom you died for
And now my life is yours
And I will sing of your goodness forevermore
Worthy is your name
Jesus
You deserve the praise
Worthy is your name
Draw Me Close – Michael W Smith
Draw Me Close by Michael W Smith is another old classic Christian song that is quite easy to sing. This song was part of a gospel project called Beter – Uit Gospel Choice with various different artists on the same project, not only Michael W Smith.
However, this was one of the most successful songs on the album. And this song is known by many worldwide. It’s a simple yet powerful song asking God to give us the opportunity to build a close relationship with Him. I know you will definitely love this one.
Lyrics Snippet
You’re all I want
You’re all I’ve ever needed
You’re all I want
Help me know you are near
10,000 Reasons (Bless The Lord) – Matt Redman
For those who don’t know who Matt Redman is, he is a stellar contemporary Christian songwriter, singer, and worship leader. Over his career, he has released sixteen albums and has won several awards.
10,000 Reasons, popularly known as Bless The Lord, is the biggest single of his career. This has become a hymn or anthem in many churches worldwide. It’s easy to sing along, especially the chorus, and it’s quite a simple song to learn as well.
Matt Redman won two Grammy awards for this song alone, and that confirms how impactful this song has been across the globe. Chances are that you’ve heard it before, and it’s definitely an excellent song you can add to your setlist.
Lyrics Snippet
Bless the Lord, O my soul
O my soul
Worship His holy name
Sing like never before
O my soul
I’ll worship Your holy name
Be Lifted – MOGmusic (Bonus)
Since I’m a Ghanaian, it’s only fair that I include some of the easiest worship songs from my country and continent. And the first song I’ll recommend is Be Lifted by MOGmusic. This is the song that broke MOGMusic into the mainstream. And since then, he’s been consistent with giving us spirit-filled and easy worship songs to sing.
Be Lifted is a hit single of MOGmusic’s debut album Better Me. And it’s, undoubtedly, one of the easiest worship songs you’ll ever come across.
Lyrics Snippet
Oh Be Lifted
Above all other gods
We lay our crowns
And worship You
Oh Glorious God
We praise Your Name
We lay our crowns
And worship You
You Are Here – Dr. Tumi (Bonus)
Dr. Tumi is a South-African songwriter, singer, and worship leader making an impact with his music globally.
And his song titled You Are Here is one of the biggest songs of his career. It was released in 2017 as part of his album, Heart of a King: The Jesus Edition. And this album also has many notable simple worship songs you can definitely check out.
Lyrics Snippet
You are here
And you said you’ll never leave
We need You Lord
You are here
And you said you’ll never leave
We need You Lord
We need You Lord
We need You Lord,
We need You Lord
Crown Him – Joe Mettle (Bonus)
Joe Mettle is one of Ghana’s best gospel singers and songwriters. He won the Artiste of the Year in Ghana in the year 2017. He is known for many popular songs that are sung in churches nationwide and across the globe.
In 2017, he released Crown Him, a song that is part of his album God Of Miracles, and it is one of the simplest songs he has ever released.
Lyrics Snippet
We crown You Lord
All hail the King
Your Majesty
Reign Jesus Reign
You Remain The Same – Dunsin Oyekan (Bonus)
Nigerian gospel musicians are gaining international recognition for the easy-to-sing songs that they put out. And one of their artists that have gained international recognition is Dunsin Oyekan.
Over the years, Dunsin has released several spirit-filled yet simple gospel songs, and he’s gained a lot of attention for that. One song he released quite recently that is very easy to learn and sing is You Remain The Same.
This song is on his album titled The Gospel of the Kingdom, which he released in 2021. And on this album, there are other heavy-hitting songs like Fragrance to Fire, Yah, among others.
Lyrics Snippet
You will never ever change
You are the Lord
You remain the same
Excess Love – Mercy Chinwo (Bonus)
Mercy Chinwo is also another Nigerian gospel singer who is now known globally, all thanks to her hit single “Excess Love.”
And part of the reason why this song is so successful is because of its simplicity. It’s an easy song to learn and sing. And it is sung in many different churches worldwide.
The song was so successful; she made a remix featuring JJ Hairston. And the remix was also successful. There have been several renditions of Excess Love. The most notable of them all is by Osby Berry, a very talented vocalist, and worship leader.
Lyrics Snippet
Your love is kind
Your love is patient
You fill my heart
With so much peace and joy
You’re amazing
You make my life feel brand new
You’re amazing
You make my life feel brand new
Jesus you love me too much (Oh)
Too much (Oh)
Too much (Oh)
Excess love (Oh)
Wrap Up
I hope this list of Christian gospel songs was quite helpful. I won’t hesitate to update when I find new songs that are quite easy as well. So do well to bookmark this page so that you can come back to it anytime. And share it with someone who’ll find this useful as well. Thanks.
Hi, I’m Raymond. A keyboard player, music producer, and writer. And I’m also the founder of this blog. As someone who has been working with several audio and music equipment and different musicians for many years, my goal is to answer all your questions on music and equipment, as well as the latest music software and technology. For more info, check out my about me page