Amazing Grace
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Intro A D A E
A A7 D A
Amazing grace, how sweet the sound
F#m E4 E
That saved a wretch like me
A A7 D A
For I once was lost but now I am found
E A
Was blind but now I see
A A7 D A
It was grace that taught my heart to fear
A F#m E
And grace my fears relieved
A A7 D A
And how precious did that grace appear
A E A
The hour I first believed
A A7 D A
When we've been there ten thousand years
A F#m E
Bright shining as the sun
A A7 D A
We've no less days to sing God's praise
A E A
Than when we'd first begun
A A7 D A
Amazing grace, how sweet the sound
A F#m E
That saved a wretch like me
A A7 D A
For I once was lost but now I am found
A E A
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 A. 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.