Ukulele: Amazing Grace Ukulele Chord Progression & Tab

Ukulele: Amazing Grace Ukulele Chord Progression & Tab

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This is the chord progression of amazing grace on Ukulele.

G                              C                         G                         D
Amazing grace how sweet the sound that saved a wretch like me!
G                      C            G              Em                D            G
I once was lost but now am found, was blind but now I see.

G                       C                                  G                                             D
‘Twas grace that taught my heart to fear, and grace my fears relieved,
G                       C            G            Em            D                       G
How precious did that grace appear the hour I first believed.

G                                  C                       G                                  D
The Lord has promised good to me, His word my hope secures,
G                       C            G            Em            D                       G
He will my shield and portion be as long as life endures.

G                                  C                       G                       D
Thru many dangers, toils and snares, I have already come,
G                       C            G            Em            D                       G
‘Tis grace hath brought me safe thus far, and grace will lead me home.

G                       C                                  G                       D
When we’ve been there ten thousand years, bright shining as the sun,
G                       C            G            Em            D                       G
We’ve no less days to sing God’s praise than when we’d first begun.

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How to play Amazing Grace: key, chords and progression

Amazing Grace is in the key of G major (one sharp: F♯). The song uses 4 chords: G, C, D and Em.

The backbone of the song is D – G – C – G (V – I – IV – I in G major). In solfa, that is soh – doh – fah – doh. Practise these 4 changes until they feel natural and you can play most of it.

Beginner-friendly: every chord is an open chord on guitar, so you can play it without a capo or barre chords.

Chord diagrams

G chord on guitar (320003)
GG B D
C chord on guitar (x32010)
CC E G
D chord on guitar (xx0232)
DD F♯ A
Em chord on guitar (022000)
EmE G B

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Amazing Grace chords: questions

What key is Amazing Grace in?

Amazing Grace is in the key of G major (one sharp: F♯).

What chords are in Amazing Grace?

Amazing Grace uses 4 chords: G, C, D, Em.

What is the chord progression of Amazing Grace?

The main progression is D – G – C – G (V – I – IV – I).

Is Amazing Grace easy to play on guitar?

Yes. Every chord is an open chord, so it suits beginners.

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