Top Catholic Songs

This cover of the English adaptation of the O Sanctissima is recorded in a faster tempo. With such spritely mood, church musicians can use it as a lively opening or sending forth hymn. Here it is. The handwritten chord sheet is attached.

This is a great Advent song because it is easy to sing and play on guitar. This cover by the Catholic Church Hymns is recorded in a slightly faster tempo using the chord D - which is lighter on fingers on guitar compared to Eb when it was originally composed. It is also smart lengthwise, not too long for most parts of the mass. Handwritten chords attached.

 

I just wanted to play this spritely hymn of Mary's Magnificat simply through an acoustic guitar. So here is: just me and my nylon-stringed guitar. It is Marian and would suit during the month of the Holy Rosary, feast of the Immaculate Conception, and other Marian feasts but it will equally enliven the music of the mass if used as an entrance or recessional song. It is also easy to play on guitar. I have attached the handwritten chord sheet here. 

Composed by Australian Kevin Bates, 'Our Supper Invitation' communicates the essence of the Eucharist in its three verses. Because of that, this communion hymn can be used at mass for any season or occasion in the liturgical calendar. It also very easy to play on guitar. The key of D makes this hymn very accessible for the whole congregation. Chord sheet attached.
 

This song for the preparation of gifts at mass is so easy on guitar that I tend to play it more often. Also, the tune is easy to follow and the length just suits the timing required at the altar before the Eucharistic prayers start. 

Andrew Chinn has done a great job in composing this song. One thing I can comment on, though. It is quite high for the congregation, especially on an early Sunday mass. He had originally composed it on A. I made an effort of recording it on E. So here, it is:

I enjoy listening to the congregation singing during mass as I accompany them with my guitar strumming. It breaks my heart when they stop singing because the pitch is so high, they can't reach it. So here's the bass or baritone version of this beloved Norbet hymn. Enjoy! Transposed, handwritten chord sheet is attached. 

 

This is basically the bass or baritone version of a Boniwell hymn. Composed in G, but most congregations could barely make it to F, let alone G. So, I tried playing it on C and it does received good participation from my parish. My transposed, handwritten chord sheet is attached.

The music of this Psalm is based on the composition of Brother Michael Herry, FMS from Maristmusic.org. His music used the key of Bb - too difficult for many guitarist like myself. So, I transposed it to D major. Here it is. Enjoy! See chord sheet attached. 

 

From Psalm 24, this responsorial Psalm for the 26th Sunday in Ordinary Time is composed by Bro. Michael Herry, FMS in Australia. The Dm key makes the tune solemn and emotive for a prayerful acclamation of God's love and mercy to those you fear Him. 

Lyrics and chords in the video. Cover by yours truly.

This beautiful song from Dan Schutte is just too high for some congregation. A few notes down will really give access to a majority of church singers. So here it is in E. It was originally composed in G. 

 

The handwritten transposed chords are attached in this post. Happy singing.

Originally composed in G major, this cover is recorded in D - a lower key for easier access by the congregation during mass. 

A great hymn with the theme of vocation, it accentuates God's call by the person's name. In fact, it explores the notion of vocation as a community's call to dedicate our lives to God: 'no need to fear for He is near'. However, that concept of dedication is mostly attributed to one's commitment for love between one person and God, that, by such answer to the call, they have become one in heart, and that is nourished by the gift of faithful love.

Instead of 6 verses, I only used the first 3 verses. 

 

Message me below the YouTube recording if you want a copy of the handwritten chords.

Response
F           C               Dm - C. Bb             Gm          Gm                 F
Lord your love is eternal   Do not forsake the work of your hands

Verse

St Mary MacKillop is Australia's first song. This is the composer's acoustic version. Music is available from sheetmusicplus.com. License through OneLicense.

 
 

This traditional Marian song was believed to have originated with Coptic Christians in 250AD. This rendition of the song was composed by Louis Lambillotte SJ. I sang it in the low key of E. Hope you like it and my guitar accompaniment.

Responsorial Psalm for the 16th Sunday of Ordinary Time Year A: Lord, you are good and forgiving. Free-to-use psalm tune from the composition of Erwin Cabucos. Please leave a message here which parish you are from and for which you are singing this Psalm. Please see, attached, lyrics with guitar chords.
 

The seed that falls in good ground will yield a fruitful harvest Psalms 64 for the Fifteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time Year A. Composed by Erwin Cabucos from Catholic Church Hymns

Lower key (D) cover of van Dyke's Joyful Joyful We Adore Thee. A cover by Erwin Cabucos
 
 

New offertory Song by Erwin Cabucos. 

Our Holy Offering
Texts and music © 2024 Erwin Cabucos

Intro: Capo 2 G - G - G

Singing the principles of Laudato Si:

License through CCLI and One License

Gift of Common Home
(Cry of the Earth) on Laudato Si
Text and music © 2024 Erwin Cabucos

New praise and worship Jesus Christ song by Erwin Cabucos:

 
Useful for every mass for all seasons especially Resurrection, Ascension, Transfiguration and Trinity