Public domain

Amazing Grace

Traditional hymn melody New Britain, 19th century

Key

G major

Meter

3/4

BPM

76

Chords

GCGDGCGDG

Available shapes

How to play the chords

Simple standard-guitar diagrams for the chords used in this piece.

G

Guitar
EAoDoGoBe

Keep the bass note strong and let the open middle strings ring.

C

Guitar
xEADoGBoe

Curve the fingers so the open G and high E strings can ring.

D

Guitar
xExAoDGBe

Start from the open D string and avoid hitting the two lowest strings.

Open string: o · Muted string: x. Some advanced chords may not have a simplified diagram yet.

Simplified notes

1

D G B

2

B A G

3

B A G

4

E D

5

D G B

6

B A G

7

B A G

8

D G

Practice tips

  • Count three beats per bar.
  • Let long notes ring.
  • Try the chord transposer if the key is too high.

Rights note

Public-domain hymn tune. This page uses an original simplified chord and note guide without reproducing copyrighted editions.