The begining is very simple, just strum the chord before you pick the notes. =)
C Am F G
[ Tab from: http://www.guitaretab.com/m/michael-w-smith/172165.html ]
E--------------------------------------------------------------|
B-----3--------------3-------------3---------------------------|
G------0--2-----------0--2-----------0-2-0---------------------|
D------------0------------2------------------------------------|
A----------------------------4---------------------------------|
e--------------------------------------------------------------|
I was just messin around when i figured it out, mightn't be perfect but it's pretty damn
Enjoy! ^_^