Amazing Grace
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C F C
Amazing grace how sweet the sound
G7
That saved a wretch like me
C F C
I once was lost but now I'm found
G7 C
Was blind but now I see
F C
'Twas grace that taught my heart to fear
G7
And grace my fears relieved
C F C
How precious did that grace appear
G7 C
The hour I first believed
F C
Through many dangers toils and snares
G7
We have already come
C F C
It was Grace that brought us safe thus far
G7 C
And Grace will bring us home
C F C
Amazing grace how sweet the sound
G7
That saved a wretch like me
C F C
I once was lost but now I'm found
G7 C
Was blind but now I see
F C
We've all been here ten thousand years
G7
Bright shining like the sun
C F C
We've no less days to sing God's praise
G7 C
Than when we first begun
C F C
Amazing grace how sweet the sound
G7
That saved a wretch like me
C F C
I once was lost but now I'm found
G7 C
Was blind but now I see
How to play Amazing Grace
Use the controls above to change the key and text size. Follow the highlighted chords while listening, then practice each section slowly before playing at the original tempo.
What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is C. You can transpose without leaving the page.
Can I play it on guitar or keyboard?
Yes. The chord progression works on acoustic guitar, electric guitar and keyboard. Adapt the voicings to your instrument and level.