How to Play Amazing Grace

"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, let your heart rise to Jesus in worship, adoration, and love.

Here are the chords for "Amazing Grace". You can also download a free chord chart (as well as the chords for 7 other worship songs) here.

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.)

For more detailed instructions on how to play this song, watch the video tutorial below.

Free chord charts!

You can download free chord charts for Amazing Grace and 7 other worship songs here.

Want to learn more?

If you would like to learn how to play worship piano like a pro, check out my Worship Essentials courses. This unique approach combines a simple, easy-to-follow method of learning the piano along with teachings on the heart of worship - and it has proven successful for people of all ages and levels.

Or, if you would prefer one-on-one instruction, consider online lessons. Lessons incorporate the same content of the Worship Essentials courses but have the added bonus of one-on-one coaching and instruction.

Happy worshipping!