Amazing Grace chords

Folk Hymn

Music: Traditional
Published: 1779
Lyrics: John Newton (1725–1807)... lyrics below
Music: C Major in 3/4 time at ~ 80 bpm (♩)
Chords: C, C7, F, F/C, G, G7, Em/G

Chart Legend

Numbered Circles: Fingers used to play chords O: Optional Note
Barre Line: One finger holds down multiple strings R: Root Note
Unmarked strings: Play open X: Don't play string B: Bass Note

Amazing Grace

We have only included 4 verses. The original lyrics to all 6 verses can be found in the lyrics below.

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               C       Em/G       F/C       C
Intro: 3/4 |       |          |         |       |  

     C       C7           F         C
1. A-maz-ing grace    How sweet the sound
        C                   G  |  G7  |
   That sav'd a wretch like me
     C        C7        F      C
   I once was lost, but now am found
       C          G     C
   Was blind, but now I see
  
        C          C7        F        C
2.'Twas grace that taught my heart to fear
       C                 G          G7
   And grace my fears re-liev'd |       |
       C         C7       F        C
   How pre-cious did that grace ap-pear
       C      G        C
   The hour I first be-liev'd

         C     C7        F          C
3. Thro' ma-ny dan-gers, toils, and snares
     C              G        G7
   I have al-rea-dy come |       |
       C          C7         F         C
  'Tis grace hath brought me safe thus far
       C          G       C
   And grace will lead me home

        C          C7        F         C
4. When we've been there ten thous-and years
          C               G       G7  
   Bright shi-ning as the sun |       |
         C       C7      F          C
   We've no less days to sing God's praise
        C       G        C
   Then when we first be-gun

Traditional Lyrics by John Newton

Amazing grace! how sweet the sound
That sav'd a wretch like me!
I once was lost, but now am found,
Was blind, but now I see.

'Twas grace that taught my heart to fear,
And grace my fears reliev'd;
How precious did that grace appear
The hour I first believ'd!

Thro' many dangers, toils, and snares,
I have already come;
'Tis grace hath brought me safe thus far,
And grace will lead me home.

The Lord has promis'd good to me,
His word my hope secures;
He will my shield and portion be
As long as life endures.

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.

The earth shall soon dissolve like snow,
The sun forbear to shine;
But God, who call'd me here below,
Will be forever mine.

Song Facts

The song was written by John Newton, an English Anglican clergyman and poet.
The words were written in 1772 and the song was first published in 1779.
The song is about Newton's conversion from a life of sin and his newfound faith in God.
The song has been translated into over 200 languages and has been covered by thousands of artists.
It is considered one of the most popular and recognizable hymns in the English-speaking world.
The song has been used in many movies and television shows, including "The Shawshank Redemption", "The Blind Side", and "The Help".
It has also been used in many political campaigns and protests.
The song is a powerful reminder of God's love and forgiveness, and it has inspired and comforted people all over the world.
The song has been associated with many different melodies, but the most common melody is the one that was first published in 1835 by William Walker.
The song has been used in many different contexts, including religious services, funerals, and political rallies.
The song has been praised for its simple yet powerful lyrics and its universal message of hope and redemption.