Capo
3
Difficulty
Beginner ๐ถ
Rate for accuracy
🎸
Key: Bb
๐ธ Verse 1:
G
Thereโs a little white church in the valley
C G
That stands in my memory each day
And it seems I can hear the bells ringing
A7 D7
Though I am many miles away
๐ธ Verse 2:
G
And many times on Sunday morning
C G
That whole countryside would gather there
They would all kneel down by the altar
G C G D G
As they lifted up their voice in prayer
๐ธ Chorus:
G C
Oh the church in the valley that little white church
G D7
Is the place I love so well
G C
Now Iโm sad and lonely yes Iโm sad and lonely
G C G D G
For that little white church in the dell
๐ธ Verse 3:
G
They would sing the old song Rock of Ages
C G
Oh Christ let me hide myself in thee
And I know some of them are now waiting
A7 D7
Just oโer the dark and stormy sea
๐ธ Verse 4:
G
I know there troubles all are ended
C G
And happy forever they will be
They are waiting and watching up yonder
G C G D G
For the coming home of you and me
๐ธ Chorus:
G C
Oh the church in the valley that little white church
G D7
Is the place I love so well
G C
Now Iโm sad and lonely yes Iโm sad and lonely
G C G D G
For that little white church in the dell
G C
Now Iโm sad and lonely yes Iโm sad and lonely
G C G D G
For that little white church in the dell
Song History
Published: December 17, 2022
Last Updated: September 10, 2025