Cornerstone by Hillsong Worship
Key: C · 136 BPM · 4/4
Cornerstone by Hillsong Worship is written in C major. Its chords cycle through the I-IV-vi-V progression — variation of the Axis progression, played as a vi-V-I-IV rotation: Am-G-C-F. At 136 BPM, it moves at a brisk, upbeat pace.
The progression
This song follows the I-IV-vi-V progression (Variation of the Axis progression), played as a vi-V-I-IV rotation in C major. Chords are automatically detected — if something looks off, let us know.
Play it in other keys
| Capo | Shape key | Chords to play |
|---|---|---|
| No capo | C | Am-G-C-F |
| Capo 3 | A | F#m-E-A-D |
| Capo 5 | G | Em-D-G-C |
Chord chart
- 0:00 C
- 0:14 F
- 0:18 G
- 0:21 Am
- 0:25 G
- 0:28 F
- 0:30 G
- 0:31 C
- 0:42 F
- 0:45 G
- 0:49 Am
- 0:52 G
- 0:53 C
- 0:56 F
- 0:57 G
- 0:59 C
- 1:06 F
- 1:08 Am
- 1:10 G
- 1:11 Am
- 1:13 F
- 1:15 Am
- 1:17 G
- 1:19 C
- 1:20 F
- 1:22 Am
- 1:24 G
- 1:27 C
- 1:41 F
- 1:45 G
- 1:48 Am
- 1:52 G
- 1:55 F
- 1:57 G
- 1:58 C
- 2:02 F
- 2:04 G
- 2:05 C
- 2:12 F
- 2:14 Am
- 2:16 G
- 2:18 Em7
- 2:19 F
- 2:21 Am
- 2:23 G
- 2:25 C
- 2:26 F
- 2:28 Am
- 2:30 G
- 2:33 C
- 2:40 Am
- 2:47 F
- 2:51 G
- 2:54 C
- 3:01 F
- 3:05 G
- 3:08 Am7
- 3:11 G
- 3:15 F
- 3:17 G
- 3:18 C
- 3:25 F
- 3:27 Am
- 3:29 G
- 3:31 C
- 3:32 F
- 3:34 Am
- 3:36 G
- 3:38 C
- 3:39 F
- 3:41 Am
- 3:43 G
- 3:46 C
- 3:53 F
- 3:55 Am
- 3:57 G
- 3:58 Em7
- 4:00 F
- 4:03 Am
- 4:04 G
- 4:05 Em7
- 4:07 F
- 4:09 Am
- 4:11 G
- 4:14 C
Frequently asked questions
What key is Cornerstone in?
Cornerstone is in C major.
What chords does Cornerstone use?
The core of Cornerstone cycles through Am, G, C, F (4 chords).
What is the tempo of Cornerstone?
Cornerstone runs at 136 BPM in 4/4 time.
What chord progression does Cornerstone use?
Cornerstone follows the I-IV-vi-V progression, played as a vi-V-I-IV rotation. It's a variation of the Axis progression.
What capo should I use for Cornerstone?
No capo needed — C major already sits in standard open-chord shapes.