Guitarist With 5 and a Half Chords Perfects 400 Year-Old Masterpiece

Musician Claims Divinely-Inspired Bridge Completes Unfinished Song From Centuries Before

After years of practice and dedication, worship band leader Dave O'Connor has finally achieved his lifelong dream of perfecting a 400 year-old classic hymn by adding a bridge. O'Connor, who only knows six guitar chords (and can only play 5 consistently), said he was inspired by the Holy Spirit to spice up the old tune with a catchy and repetitive chorus that he wrote himself.

"I was playing 'How Great Thou Art' one day and I felt like something was missing," O'Connor said. "The verses were great, but they needed a hook, something to really drive home the message of God's greatness. So I came up with this bridge: 'You are great, you are great, you are great / You are great, you are great, you are great / You are great, you are great, you are great / You are great, Lord I praise.'"

O'Connor said he was thrilled when he debuted his new version of the hymn at his church last Sunday. He said the congregation loved it and sang along with enthusiasm. He also said he received many compliments from his fellow band members, who praised his creativity and talent.

"Dave is a genius," said drummer Mike Jones. "He took a boring old song and made it fresh and relevant. He really knows how to connect with the audience. And he only knows like 5 and a half chords! That's incredible."

O'Connor said he plans to continue his mission of improving classic hymns by adding bridges. He said he has already started working on his next project: a modern rendition of 'Be Thou My Vision' with a rap verse.

"I think it's going to be awesome," O'Connor said. "I can't wait to share it with the world."

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