Amazing Grace Lyrics And Chords Key Of C Hidden Trick
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Here are the Amazing Grace lyrics with guitar chords in the key of C, plus a practical "hidden trick" used by experienced players: use a quick IV-I (F to C) walk-up before each chorus line to smooth transitions and support congregational singing. Standard progression in C uses the chords C, F, and G (often G7). A simple verse pattern is: | C | F C | G | C |, repeated for each line, with optional G7 leading back to C.
Lyrics and Chords (Key of C)
The following arrangement reflects the most widely sung traditional hymn version, aligned with a 3/4 time feel. Each line pairs lyrics with chord changes placed above the words.
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C F C
Amazing grace! how sweet the sound
G C
That saved a wretch like me!
C F C
I once was lost, but now am found,
G C
Was blind, but now I see.
C F C
'Twas grace that taught my heart to fear,
G C
And grace my fears relieved;
C F C
How precious did that grace appear
G C
The hour I first believed.
C F C
Through many dangers, toils, and snares,
G C
I have already come;
C F C
'Tis grace hath brought me safe thus far,
G C
And grace will lead me home.
C F C
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