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 how many times a chord is played in a row. For example, C (4x) means play the C chord 4 times consecutively.
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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How to Play Amazing Grace on Piano

Follow along as the keys are highlighted. When a note appears, the corresponding piano key is highlighted to show where to place your fingers. Click the Play button to get started.

C1
D1
E1
F1
G1
A1
B1
C2
D2
E2
F2
G2
A2
B2
C3
C#1
D#1
F#1
G#1
A#1
C#2
D#2
F#2
G#2
A#2
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