Jesus Is the Sweetest Name I Know is a timeless hymn written by Lela B. Long, known for its gentle melody and heartfelt lyrics.

This lesson features a fingerstyle jazz guitar arrangement that blends smooth chord voicings based on a simple melody line with tabs to help you follow along.

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Jesus is the Sweetest Name I Know – Jazz Guitar Arrangement Tabs

If needed, check out this post on fingerpicking on guitar. You can refer to this guide to understanding music symbols if needed.

Jesus is the Sweetest Name I Know Lyrics 

The following lyrics are shared for reference. This guitar arrangement is based on the chorus section.

Verse 1:
There have been names that I have loved to hear,
But never has there been a name so dear
To this heart of mine, as the name divine,
The precious, precious name of Jesus.

Chorus:
Jesus is the sweetest name I know,
And He’s just the same as His lovely name,
And that’s the reason why I love Him so;
Oh, Jesus is the sweetest name I know.

Verse 2:
There is no name in earth or heav’n above,
That we should give such honor and such love
As the blessed name, let us all acclaim,
That wondrous, glorious name of Jesus. (Chorus)

Verse 3:
And some day I shall see Him face to face
To thank and praise Him for His wondrous grace,
Which He gave to me, when He made me free,
The blessed Son of God called Jesus. (Chorus)

Reference: Jesus is the Sweetest Name I Know. hymnary.org

If you like this style of playing, you can check out this post to learn how to connect a melody and chords on guitar.

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