Amazing Grace Piano Chords

Artist: John Newton
Genres: Gospel, Folk, Country, Soul, Blues
Difficulty: Easy

Amazing Grace on piano features a simple, flowing melody, often played with expressive dynamics. The right hand carries the melody, while the left hand provides harmony. Its slow, reflective pace and emotional phrasing make it a timeless and powerful piece in various styles.

How to Read These Piano Chords

  • *1, *2, *3: Rest durations (e.g., *1 = short rest, *2 = longer rest)
  • (4x): Indicates repetition of a chord. Example: C (4x) = play C chord four times in a row.
Verse 1

Amazing grace
| D1 G1 B1 G1 *1 |

How sweet the sound
| A1 G1 E1 D1 *1 |

That saved a wretch like me
| D1 G1 B1 G1 B1 A1 ^D1 *1 |

I once was lost
| B1 ^D1 B1 G1 *1 |

But now I'm found
| E1 G1 E1 D1 *2 |

Was blind, but now I see
| D1 G1 B1 G1 B1 A1 G1 *3 |

Verse 2

T'was grace that taught
| D1 G1 B1 G1 *1 |

My heart to fear
| A1 G1 E1 D1 *1 |

And grace my fears relieved
| D1 G1 B1 G1 B1 A1 ^D1 *1 |

How precious did that grace appear
| B1 ^D1 B1 G1 *1 |

The hour I first believed
| E1 G1 E1 D1 *2 |

Verse 3

Through many dangers, toils, and snares
| D1 G1 B1 G1 *1 |

I have already come
| A1 G1 E1 D1 *1 |

T'was grace that brought me safe thus far
| D1 G1 B1 G1 *1 |

And grace will lead me home
| A1 G1 E1 D1 *1 |

Verse 4

When we've been there ten thousand years
| D1 G1 B1 G1 *1 |

Bright shining as the sun
| A1 G1 E1 D1 *1 |

We've no less days to sing God's praise
| D1 G1 B1 G1 B1 A1 ^D1 *1 |

Than when we first begun
| B1 ^D1 B1 G1 *1 |

Verse 5

Amazing grace
| E1 G1 E1 D1 *2 |

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