How to Play “Amazing Grace” on Piano
"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." This hymn has been a classic for hundreds of years, speaking of the joy and assurance of knowing Jesus.
As you play this song on the piano for church or personal worship, let your heart rise to Jesus in worship, adoration, and love.
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Chord chart
Here are the chords for "Amazing Grace" in the key of C:
As you can see from the chord chart above, this song uses 4 chords: C, F, G, and Am (pronounced "A minor"). The diagrams below show how to play each of these chords:
Play each chord with the right hand, and play a single note with the left hand. (For example, when the right hand plays a C chord, the left hand should play a single note C. When the right hand plays an F chord, the left hand plays an F note, etc.)
Video tutorial
For more detailed instructions on how to play this song, watch the video tutorial below.
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