As the pace of summer slows and the days grow warmer, it’s the perfect time to return to the heart of worship with simplicity and sincerity. Join us as we explore these Simple Songs for Summer: Acoustic Worship. These easy to lead songs are perfect for smaller teams, outdoor gatherings, and relaxed summer services.
Whether you’re planning outdoor Sunday services, or simpler gatherings under the shade of trees, this collection offers fresh yet familiar anthems that focus on God’s goodness, grace, and presence. The arrangements are intentionally accessible so even smaller worship teams can lead with confidence and beauty.
We pray these simple acoustic songs bring refreshing moments of worship and joy to your church family this season. Take a few minutes to listen and consider how these songs might help your congregation draw closer to the Lord in the midst of summer’s beauty.
PRAISE & WORSHIP (EASY)
Be Everything (acoustic)
Arranged by Justin Snyder
Regi Stone's passionate praise song is thoughtfully arranged for congregational worship and acoustic band accompaniment by worship leader Justin Snyder.
PRAISE & WORSHIP (EASY)
Name Above All
Arranged by Brian Thiessen
From Vineyard Music, this sincere and singable worship song works well with a small acoustic band and strong praise team vocalists.
PRAISE & WORSHIP (EASY)
You Are Glorious
Arranged by Drew Cline
A tender acoustic song of surrender, trust, and worship that works as a solo or unison ensemble. Incorporating words straight out of the Lord's Prayer into the piece, this song is perfect for that moment of dedication or meditation in blended or contemporary settings.
PRAISE & WORSHIP (EASY)
Fail Us Not
Arranged by Steven and Amanda Potaczek
This refreshing acoustic pop worship song from Vineyard band “1000 Generations” is their incredulous response to a heavenly Father whose love is undiminished by our unloveliness. A duet for contemporary settings, and devotional study guide is included.
PRAISE & WORSHIP (EASY)
Love Alone
Arranged by Robert Sterling, Regi Stone
Regi Stone and Robert Sterling have teamed up to create a tender and poignant piece that reminds us God is love and our salvation. For the soloist or worship leader in a blended or contemporary setting, this piece may also serve well as a special in traditional worship services.
PRAISE & WORSHIP (EASY)
Emptied
Arranged by Jeremy Horn
This sincere modern worship song from Jeremy Horn is quickly singable for any congregation. A steady pop groove that's perfect for a small worship band with it's arrangement for worship leader and an additional harmony part, or even just an acoustic guitar + soloist in a contemporary worship setting.
PRAISE & WORSHIP (MEDIUM DIFFICULTY)
Great God
Arranged by Jeff Jansen, Joel Ceballos, Chris Fink
From the worship leaders of Christ's Church of the Valley in San Dimas, CA--this energetic, contemporary praise anthem for worship band and singers celebrates the glory and holiness of the Trinity.
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He Goes Before Us
Arranged by Drew Cline
For blended and contemporary worship settings, this light, engaging piece reminds us that God goes before us and can be used by a small 3-part ensemble or worship choir and a soloist.
PRAISE & WORSHIP (EASY)
Something New
Arranged by Jeffrey Luckey
This modern worship song is a powerful prayer that helps focus our hearts on the real life that we enjoy in our Savior. For the worship leader or soloist in a contemporary setting, this piece also includes optional harmony part.
PRAISE & WORSHIP (EASY)
At Your Feet (acoustic)
Arranged by Justin Snyder
Immediately singable and immensely worshipful, worship leader Justin Synder gives Regi Stone's unforgettable praise chorus a modern worship feel with acoustic guitar, piano and simple percussion. See the video tab for an in-studio performance by worship leader Justin Snyder.
