Intro
A Asus A5 A Asus A5
A Asus A5 A Asus E7/A
Verse 1
A Asus A5 A Asus A5
I've heard a thousand stories of what they think you're like
A Asus A5 A Asus A5
But I've heard the tender whisper of love in the dead of night
D A/C# Bm7 Eadd4
You tell me that you're pleased and that I'm never alone
Chorus
D
You're a good, good Father
A A/C# Bm7 E
It's who You are, it's who You are, it's who You are
D
And I'm loved by You
A A/C# Bm7 Eadd4
It's who I am, it's who I am, it's who I am
[2nd, 4th, 6th time]
Verse 2
A Asus A5 A Asus A5
I've seen many searching for answers far and wide
A Asus A5 A Asus A5
But I know we're all searching for answers only You provide
D A/C# Bm7 Eadd4
'Cause You know just what we need before we say a word
[Chorus]
Bridge
D F#m7
You are perfect in all of Your ways
Bm7 A
You are perfect in all of Your ways
D F#m7 Eadd4
You are perfect in all of Your ways, To us
[1st, 6th time]
[3rd time] [x3]
Interlude 1
A Asus A5 A Asus A5
Verse 3
A Asus A5 A Asus A5
Love so un-deniable I, I can hardly speak
A Asus A5 A Asus A5
Peace so un-explainable I, I can hardly think
D A/C#
As You call me deeper still
Bm7 A/C#
As You call me deeper still
D A/C#
As You call me deeper still
Bm7 E
Into love, love, love
[Chorus]
[Bridge]
Interlude 2
D F#m7 Bm7 A
D F#m7 Eadd4 Eadd4
[ad-libs - free worship]
[Bridge]
[Chorus]
Good Good Father Lyrics:
Verse 1
I've heard a thousand stories of what they think you're like
But I've heard the tender whisper of love in the dead of night
You tell me that you're pleased and that I'm never alone
Chorus
You're a good, good Father
It's who You are, it's who You are, it's who You are
And I'm loved by You
It's who I am, it's who I am, it's who I am
[2nd, 4th, 6th time]
Verse 2
I've seen many searching for answers far and wide
But I know we're all searching for answers only You provide
'Cause You know just what we need before we say a word
[Chorus]
Bridge
You are perfect in all of Your ways
You are perfect in all of Your ways
You are perfect in all of Your ways, To us
[1st, 6th time]
[3rd time] [x3]
Interlude 1
Verse 3
Love so un-deniable I, I can hardly speak
Peace so un-explainable I, I can hardly think
As You call me deeper still
As You call me deeper still
As You call me deeper still
Into love, love, love
[Chorus]
[Bridge]
Interlude 2
[ad-libs - free worship]
[Bridge]
[Chorus]
I've heard a thousand stories of what they think you're like
But I've heard the tender whisper of love in the dead of night
You tell me that you're pleased and that I'm never alone
Chorus
You're a good, good Father
It's who You are, it's who You are, it's who You are
And I'm loved by You
It's who I am, it's who I am, it's who I am
[2nd, 4th, 6th time]
Verse 2
I've seen many searching for answers far and wide
But I know we're all searching for answers only You provide
'Cause You know just what we need before we say a word
[Chorus]
Bridge
You are perfect in all of Your ways
You are perfect in all of Your ways
You are perfect in all of Your ways, To us
[1st, 6th time]
[3rd time] [x3]
Interlude 1
Verse 3
Love so un-deniable I, I can hardly speak
Peace so un-explainable I, I can hardly think
As You call me deeper still
As You call me deeper still
As You call me deeper still
Into love, love, love
[Chorus]
[Bridge]
Interlude 2
[ad-libs - free worship]
[Bridge]
[Chorus]
Good Good Father Audio (Listen):
About This Song
“Good Good Father” by Chris Tomlin is a worship song centered on the Father’s love, goodness, identity, peace, and the personal care of God. It is commonly used as a response song or reflective worship song because its gentle 6/8 feel and familiar chorus help the congregation rest in the truth of who God is and who they are in Him.
- Artist: Chris Tomlin
- Authors: Anthony Brown, Pat Barrett
- Original Key: A
- Suggested Worship Key: A
- Album: Never Lose Sight
- CCLI Song Number: 7036612
- Meter: 6/8
- Style: Ballad
- Tempo: Medium slow
- Common Themes: Father, love of God, goodness, identity, peace
- Best For: response, reflection, Father’s Day, prayer, closing worship
- Difficulty: Easy
Last reviewed by: Lydia Hart

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