🔍 How do I search for / find a song?

With over 12,000+ songs (and constantly growing), WorshipChords offers one of the most extensive chord libraries available online.

That's amazing news - but there's one little challenge:

Many worship songs naturally share similar lyrics, titles, and themes. If you aren't specific enough in your search, you can end up wading through dozens of near-matches, making it tricky to land on the exact song you had in mind.

So whether you’re looking for a specific worship anthem or just trying to remember a lyric that hit your heart last Sunday, our site-wide search makes it easy to find exactly what you need — if you know how to use it the right way.

This guide will show you how to search effectively, where to find the search bar, and how to get the best results without frustration... 😁

Where do I find the search bar?

🖥️ On Desktop:

You’ll see the search bar in two places:

In the top navigation bar (upper-right corner of the site)
In the right-hand sidebar

📱 On Mobile:

Look for the search bar:

Under the Navigation dropdown
Or scroll to the very bottom of the page — it’s always there for quick access

🎯 What Can You Search?

You can search for any of the following:

🎵 Song titles (best results!)
📝 Lyrics (any line or phrase from the song)
👤 Artists (the performer or band)
✍️ Authors (the songwriters)
💬 Phrases (any snippet you remember)

BUT don’t use all of these together when you're searching — just one at a time is best. We'll explain why and what to do instead below...

⚠️ Important: Don’t Combine Search Terms

🚨 This is the most common mistake.

For best results, only search one thing at a time. Our search looks for “OR”, not “AND.”

Here’s what we mean...

❌ Don’t search:

"do it again elevation"

(This may not return anything — even if we have the song!)

✅ Instead, search:

"do it again" (title)
"elevation" (artist)
Or even a line from the lyrics, like "your promise still stands"

Searching by one clear term gives you the highest chance of finding what you’re looking for.

If you combine multiple things into one search, you may get zero results — even if we have the song!

🔁 What if I can't remember the title?

No problem! Try searching in this order (remember, one at a time):

Try the exact title (if you know it) - or a part of the title
Search a line of lyrics you remember - or a part of the line
Search the artist or worship band name
Search the author (songwriter)
Try a phrase or word you recall from the song

*Tip: once you find a song by an artist or author, you can also click into their name and browse other songs they’ve written or recorded.

🙏 Still Can’t Find The Song You're Looking For?

Don’t give up — chances are, we have it.

We’re constantly updating our library and fine-tuning search results. If you’re having trouble finding a song, just reach out.

We’re happy to help you track it down - just contact us here.

Or, you can request a song here.

🎯 Summary

WorshipChords search is powerful, but simple when used correctly:

Use one type of search term at a time
Titles and lyrics work best
Avoid combining types of searches, like the “title + artist” in one search
Use mobile or desktop — search works great on both
Reach out if you’re stuck — we’re here to help!

Happy searching!