Amazing Grace
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G C G
Amazing grace how sweet the sound
G D
That saved a wretch like me! Verse 1:
G C G
I once was lost, but now am found
G D G
Was blind but now I see
G C G
T'was grace that taught my heart to fear,
G D
And grace my fears relieved;
G C G
How precious did that grace appear
G D G
The hour I first believed.
Verse 3:
G C G
Through many dangers, toil and snares,
G D
I have already come;
G C G
'Tis grace has brought me safe thus far,
G D G
And grace will lead me home.
Verse 4:
G C G
When we've been there ten thousand years
G D
Bright shining as the sun,
G C G
We've no less days to sing God's praise
G D G
Than when we've first begun
Verse 5:
Yes, when this flesh and heart shall fail
And mortal life shall cease
I shall possess, within the veil
A life of joy and peace
Verse 6:
The earth shall soon dissolve like snow
The sun forbear to shine
But God, who call'd me here below
Will be forever mine
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 G. 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.