Amazing Grace is a Christian hymn that was written by English poet and clergyman John Newton in 1772. The song has become one of the most recognizable and beloved hymns in the world, known for its powerful message of redemption and grace. The simple melody and heartfelt lyrics have made it a favorite at funerals, church services, and other religious gatherings. The song has been covered by countless artists in various genres, from gospel to rock, and has been adapted into different languages. Its enduring popularity is a testament to its message of hope and forgiveness.
Letter notes
G (C°-C) E G E E° C° (E°-C) E G E
D° (C°-F) A C° F A (C-G) E G E
G (C°-C) E G E E° C° (E°-C) E G E
D° (G°-B) G B G B D° G°
E° (G°-C) E G E° G° E° (C°-C) E G E
G (A-F) F A F C° (C-G) E G E
G (C°-C) E G E E° C° (E°-B) G B G
D° (C°-C-E-G) C E C°
G (C°-C) E G E E° C° (E°-C) E G E
D° (C°-F) A C° F A (C-G) E G E
G (C°-C) E G E E° C° (E°-C) E G E
D° (G°-B) G B G B D° G°
E° (G°-C) E G E° G° E° (C°-C) E G E
G (A-F) F A F C° (C-G) E G E
G (C°-C) E G E E° C° (E°-B) G B G
D° (C°-C-E-G) C E (C°-C-E-G)
Number notation
5 (1°-1) 3 5 3 3° 1° (3°-1) 3 5 3
2° (1°-4) 6 1° 4 6 (1-5) 3 5 3
5 (1°-1) 3 5 3 3° 1° (3°-1) 3 5 3
2° (5°-7) 5 7 5 7 2° 5°
3° (5°-1) 3 5 3° 5° 3° (1°-1) 3 5 3
5 (6-4) 4 6 4 1° (1-5) 3 5 3
5 (1°-1) 3 5 3 3° 1° (3°-7) 5 7 5
2° (1°-1-3-5) 1 3 1°
5 (1°-1) 3 5 3 3° 1° (3°-1) 3 5 3
2° (1°-4) 6 1° 4 6 (1-5) 3 5 3
5 (1°-1) 3 5 3 3° 1° (3°-1) 3 5 3
2° (5°-7) 5 7 5 7 2° 5°
3° (5°-1) 3 5 3° 5° 3° (1°-1) 3 5 3
5 (6-4) 4 6 4 1° (1-5) 3 5 3
5 (1°-1) 3 5 3 3° 1° (3°-7) 5 7 5
2° (1°-1-3-5) 1 3 (1°-1-3-5)
