“To God Be The Glory - Lead Sheet - D Major” is a hymn lead sheet based on the gospel song by Fanny J. Crosby and William H. Doane. This version is written in D major and 3/4, with the melody, lyrics, and chord symbols shown above the staff. Since the accompaniment is not fully written out, the performer uses the printed chords to create an original arrangement. The score includes three verses and the refrain, with familiar harmonies such as D, A7, D/F#, G, E7, D7, and D/A.

Measures 1–11 present the verse melody, beginning with “To God be the glory, great things he hath done.” The melody is written as a single treble-clef line, while the chord symbols give the harmonic outline. The opening stays mostly around D and A7, with D/F# and G adding smooth bass movement and a fuller hymn sound.

Measures 12–16 continue the verse and lead into the refrain. The harmony moves through D, D7, G, D/A, and A7, creating a strong preparation for the repeated “Praise the Lord” section. Since this is a lead sheet, the performer can keep the accompaniment simple or build a more hymn-like texture with chords and passing tones.

Measures 17–20 begin the refrain with “Praise the Lord, praise the Lord, let the earth hear his voice!” The melody becomes more direct and celebratory, with repeated phrases and clear harmonic movement between D and A7. This section gives the performer a natural place to make the arrangement stronger than the verse.

Measures 21–27 complete the refrain with “O come to the Father through Jesus the Son” and “give him the glory, great things he hath done!” The harmony moves through D, A7, D/F#, A, D7, G, D/A, and A7 before resolving back to D. The final cadence gives the performer a clear place to create a full improvised ending.

Interesting fact: “To God Be the Glory” was written by Fanny J. Crosby with music by William H. Doane. Although Crosby wrote thousands of hymns, this one became especially well known for its triumphant refrain: “Praise the Lord, praise the Lord, let the earth hear His voice!”