Amazing Grace
View chords used in this chart
Intro Em D G C7 G D
[Refrão]
G C G
Amazing Grace how sweet the sound
G Em D
That saved a wretch like me!
G G7 C G
I once was lost, but now am found,
Em D G C G
Was blind, but now I see.
1.
G C G
When we've been there ten thousand years
G Em D
Bright shining as the sun,
G G7 C G
We've no less days to sing God's praise
Em D G C G
Than when we first begun.
2.
G C G
Through many dangers, toils and snares
G Em D
I have already come.
G G7 C G
'Twas Grace that brought me safe thus far,
Em D G C G
And Grace will lead me home.
[Refrão]
G C G
Amazing Grace how sweet the sound
G Em D
That saved a wretch like me!
G G7 C G
I once was lost, but now am found,
Em D G C G
Was blind, but now I see.
Em D C G
Was blind, but now I see
(Verse 1 is attributed to "Virginia Harmony, 1831
Verse 2 by John Newton in 1772)
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 Em. 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.