Amazing Grace chords & tab
John Newton · 1779
Verse 1
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
Verse 2
'Twas grace that taught my heart to fear
And grace my fears relieved
How precious did that grace appear
The hour I first believed
Verse 3
Through many dangers, toils and snares
I have already come
'Tis grace hath brought me safe thus far
And grace will lead me home
Guitar Tab
Key of G, standard tuning. Read the high e string at the top.
Melody (first line, key of G): e|-----------------------------------------------| B|-----------------------------------0-----------| G|-------0-----------------0-------------0-------| D|---0-------4---0-----0-------4-----------------| A|-----------------------------------------------| E|-----------------------------------------------| A- ma- zing grace how sweet the sound
About this song
Written by John Newton in 1779, this is the most-sung hymn in the English language. In 3/4 time with only four open chords, it is a perfect first song for a slow, expressive strum.
How to play it: Gentle 3/4 waltz — one down on beat 1, then down-up. Keep it slow and let the chords breathe.
Lead: G major (G A B C D E F#). The melody sits neatly in first-position G major; try picking it out on the D and B strings.