Amazing Grace Lyrics With Guitar Chords Key Of G Smoother

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The most direct answer: here are the Amazing Grace lyrics with guitar chords in the key of G, using simple open chords suitable for beginners. The progression mainly uses G, C, and D, making it one of the easiest hymns to play on acoustic guitar.

Full Lyrics with Guitar Chords (Key of G)

The standard hymn arrangement below follows the widely used 19th-century American melody (often called "New Britain"), first published in 1835 and still performed globally in churches, concerts, and folk settings.

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G           C        G
Amazing grace! how sweet the sound
    D              G
That saved a wretch like me!
G            C        G
I once was lost, but now am found,
    D           G
Was blind, but now I see.

G            C         G
'Twas grace that taught my heart to fear,
    D             G
And grace my fears relieved;
G           C         G
How precious did that grace appear
    D            G
The hour I first believed.

G           C         G
Through many dangers, toils, and snares,
    D              G
I have already come;
G             C        G
'Tis grace hath
            
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