Amazing Grace: Lyrics, Free Sheet Music and Guitar Chords

Amazing Grace is a Christian hymn written by John Newton, and first published in 1779. Newton, a clergyman and poet, penned these words as a message to people that God's forgiveness is possible, no matter what choices you have made. This song has become one of the most recognizable songs in the world, and is performed an estimated 10 million time annually.

While this hymn references 1 Chronicles 17:16-17 in the Onley hymnal, which was first published in 1779, it seems more likely to be based on Paul's epistle to the Ephesians, which says:

"But because of his great love for us, God, who is rich in mercy, made us alive with Christ even when we were dead in transgressions - it is by grace you have been saved. And God raised us up with Christ and seated us with him in the heavenly realms in Christ Jesus, in order that in the coming ages he might show the incomparable riches of his grace, expressed in his kindness to us in Christ Jesus. For it is by grace you have been saved, through faith - and this not from yourselves, it is the gift of God - not by works, so that no one can boast." Ephesians 2:4-9

Free Sheet Music
The following free sheet music arrangements for Amazing Grace for piano, recorder and harp are perfect for first year students.

Amazing Grace for Beginner Piano Solo
Amazing Grace for Beginner Recorder Solo
Amazing Grace for Beginner Harp Solo

Guitar Chords
Amazing Grace is a fantastic song for the beginning guitar student. The chords include D, G, and A. The D/F# chord symbol indicates that the D chord should be played with an F# as the lowest note. If you don't know how to do that, don't worry about it. You will still sound great.

Amazing Grace Guitar Chords

Lyrics
Amazing grace, how sweet the sound
That saved 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 relieved.
How precious did that grace appear
The hour I first believed.

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

How sweet the name of Jesus sounds
In a believer's ear.
It soothes his sorrows, heals his wounds
And drives away his fear.

Must Jesus bear the cross alone
And all the world go free?
No, there's a cross for ev'ryoneAnd there's a cross for me.