Amazing Grace
View chords used in this chart
[Intro ]
F#m A F#m A
[Verso 1]
F#m A
Amazing grace, how sweet the sound
F#m A
That saved a wretch like me
F#m A
I once was lost but now am found
F#m A
Was blind, but now I see
Interlude
F#m A F#m A
[Verso 2]
F#m A
'Twas grace that taught my heart to fear
F#m A
And grace my fears relieved
F#m A
How precious did that grace appear
F#m A
The hour I first believed
Interlude
F#m A F#m A
[Verso 3]
F#m A
Through many dangerous toils and snares
F#m A
I have already come
F#m A
'Tis grace that brought me safe thus far
F#m Dm
And grace will lead me home
Interlude
F#m A F#m A
[Ponte]
F#m Amaj7
My chains are gone, I've been set free
F#m Amaj7
My God my Savior has ransomed me
F#m Amaj7
My chains are gone, I've been set free
F#m Amaj7
My God my Savior has ransomed me
F#m Amaj7
My chains are gone, I've been set free
F#m Amaj7 F#m Amaj7 F#m Amaj7
My God my Savior has ransomed me, ohh, whoa, ohh, whoa
[Verso 4]
F#m A F#m Amaj7
When we've been there ten thousand years
F#m A F#m Amaj7
Bright shining as the sun
F#m A F#m Amaj7
We've no less days to sing God's praise
F#m A Dm
Than when we'd first begun
Interlude
F#m A F#m A
F#m A F#m A
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 F#m. 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.