Xhosa worshiptraditional
Nkosi Yam
Xhosa worship song calling out to God with reverence and love.
Key
A
Chords
A - E - F#m - D
Nkosi Yam (Lord My God) is a traditional Xhosa hymn expressing deep reverence and love for God. Xhosa Christian music blends Western hymnody with traditional Xhosa musical elements, creating a unique sound of praise.
Verse 1 (isiXhosa)
Nkosi yam, wena ungcwele
Ndinika ithuba lokubonga
Ndinika ithuba lokuvinga
Wena wedwa, Nkosi yam
Chorus
Haleluya! Haleluya!
Nkosi yam ungcwele
Haleluya! Haleluya!
Igama lakho lihlekile
Verse 2 (isiXhosa)
Umsindo wezulu uyavakala
Ilizwi lakho liyaphumza
Indlela yakho ayinakuhlambela
Singabathembi Nkosi
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