Amazing Grace Lyrics And Chords Key Of C Feels Softer

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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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