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Amazing Grace (My Chains Are Gone) Chords

Chris Tomlin Beginner Key of G 4 Chords 3 min read

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Key

G Major

Difficulty

Beginner

Capo

None

Chords

G · C · D · Em

Amazing Grace (My Chains Are Gone) Chords – Guitar

Chris Tomlin’s modern worship arrangement of the beloved hymn Amazing Grace. Beginner difficulty in the key of G.

Worship Strum (4/4 Time)

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Tip: Build dynamics from soft verses to powerful choruses. The “My chains are gone” section should feel like a breakthrough moment — strum with full conviction.

Lyrics & Chords

Full Song

Verse 1

G G/B C

Amazing grace, how sweet the sound

G D

That saved a wretch like me

G G/B C G

I once was lost but now am found

Em D G

Was blind but now I see

Verse 2

G G/B C

’Twas grace that taught my heart to fear

G D

And grace my fears relieved

G G/B C G

How precious did that grace appear

Em D G

The hour I first believed

Chorus

G C

My chains are gone, I’ve been set free

G D

My God, my Savior has ransomed me

Em C G

And like a flood, His mercy reigns

Em D G

Unending love, amazing grace

Verse 3

G G/B C

The Lord has promised good to me

G D

His word my hope secures

G G/B C G

He will my shield and portion be

Em D G

As long as life endures

Chorus

G C

My chains are gone, I’ve been set free

G D

My God, my Savior has ransomed me

Em C G

And like a flood, His mercy reigns

Em D G

Unending love, amazing grace

Verse 4

G G/B C

The earth shall soon dissolve like snow

G D

The sun forbear to shine

G G/B C G

But God, who called me here below

Em D G

Will be forever mine

Final Chorus

G C

My chains are gone, I’ve been set free

G D

My God, my Savior has ransomed me

Em C G

And like a flood, His mercy reigns

Em D G

Unending love, amazing grace

Em D G

Unending love, amazing grace

Practice tip: The G/B is just a G chord with B in the bass (2nd fret, A string). If that’s tricky, just play regular G — it’ll still sound great. Four main chords: G, C, D, Em.

Gtap to play

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Key

G Major

Difficulty

Beginner

Tuning

G-C-E-A

Chords

G · C · D · Em

Amazing Grace (My Chains Are Gone) Chords – Ukulele

Chris Tomlin’s modern worship arrangement of the beloved hymn Amazing Grace. Beginner difficulty in the key of G.

Worship Strum (4/4 Time)

↓↑↓↑↓↑

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Tip: Build dynamics from soft verses to powerful choruses. The “My chains are gone” section should feel like a breakthrough moment — strum with full conviction.

Lyrics & Chords

Full Song

Verse 1

G G/B C

Amazing grace, how sweet the sound

G D

That saved a wretch like me

G G/B C G

I once was lost but now am found

Em D G

Was blind but now I see

Verse 2

G G/B C

’Twas grace that taught my heart to fear

G D

And grace my fears relieved

G G/B C G

How precious did that grace appear

Em D G

The hour I first believed

Chorus

G C

My chains are gone, I’ve been set free

G D

My God, my Savior has ransomed me

Em C G

And like a flood, His mercy reigns

Em D G

Unending love, amazing grace

Verse 3

G G/B C

The Lord has promised good to me

G D

His word my hope secures

G G/B C G

He will my shield and portion be

Em D G

As long as life endures

Chorus

G C

My chains are gone, I’ve been set free

G D

My God, my Savior has ransomed me

Em C G

And like a flood, His mercy reigns

Em D G

Unending love, amazing grace

Verse 4

G G/B C

The earth shall soon dissolve like snow

G D

The sun forbear to shine

G G/B C G

But God, who called me here below

Em D G

Will be forever mine

Final Chorus

G C

My chains are gone, I’ve been set free

G D

My God, my Savior has ransomed me

Em C G

And like a flood, His mercy reigns

Em D G

Unending love, amazing grace

Em D G

Unending love, amazing grace

Practice tip: The G/B is just a G chord with B in the bass (2nd fret, A string). If that’s tricky, just play regular G — it’ll still sound great. Four main chords: G, C, D, Em.

Gtap to play

Ctap to play

Dtap to play

Emtap to play

Key

G Major

Difficulty

Beginner

Left Hand

Root notes

Chords

G · C · D · Em

Amazing Grace (My Chains Are Gone) Chords – Piano

Chris Tomlin’s modern worship arrangement of the beloved hymn Amazing Grace. Beginner difficulty in the key of G.

Worship Strum (4/4 Time)

↓↑↓↑↓↑

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Tip: Build dynamics from soft verses to powerful choruses. The “My chains are gone” section should feel like a breakthrough moment — strum with full conviction.

Lyrics & Chords

Full Song

Verse 1

G G/B C

Amazing grace, how sweet the sound

G D

That saved a wretch like me

G G/B C G

I once was lost but now am found

Em D G

Was blind but now I see

Verse 2

G G/B C

’Twas grace that taught my heart to fear

G D

And grace my fears relieved

G G/B C G

How precious did that grace appear

Em D G

The hour I first believed

Chorus

G C

My chains are gone, I’ve been set free

G D

My God, my Savior has ransomed me

Em C G

And like a flood, His mercy reigns

Em D G

Unending love, amazing grace

Verse 3

G G/B C

The Lord has promised good to me

G D

His word my hope secures

G G/B C G

He will my shield and portion be

Em D G

As long as life endures

Chorus

G C

My chains are gone, I’ve been set free

G D

My God, my Savior has ransomed me

Em C G

And like a flood, His mercy reigns

Em D G

Unending love, amazing grace

Verse 4

G G/B C

The earth shall soon dissolve like snow

G D

The sun forbear to shine

G G/B C G

But God, who called me here below

Em D G

Will be forever mine

Final Chorus

G C

My chains are gone, I’ve been set free

G D

My God, my Savior has ransomed me

Em C G

And like a flood, His mercy reigns

Em D G

Unending love, amazing grace

Em D G

Unending love, amazing grace

Practice tip: The G/B is just a G chord with B in the bass (2nd fret, A string). If that’s tricky, just play regular G — it’ll still sound great. Four main chords: G, C, D, Em.

Gtap to play

Ctap to play

Dtap to play

Emtap to play

Key

G Major

Difficulty

Beginner

Tuning

gDGBD (Open G)

Chords

G · C · D · Em

Amazing Grace (My Chains Are Gone) Chords – Banjo

Chris Tomlin’s modern worship arrangement of the beloved hymn Amazing Grace. Beginner difficulty in the key of G.

Worship Strum (4/4 Time)

↓↑↓↑↓↑

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Tip: Build dynamics from soft verses to powerful choruses. The “My chains are gone” section should feel like a breakthrough moment — strum with full conviction.

Lyrics & Chords

Full Song

Verse 1

G G/B C

Amazing grace, how sweet the sound

G D

That saved a wretch like me

G G/B C G

I once was lost but now am found

Em D G

Was blind but now I see

Verse 2

G G/B C

’Twas grace that taught my heart to fear

G D

And grace my fears relieved

G G/B C G

How precious did that grace appear

Em D G

The hour I first believed

Chorus

G C

My chains are gone, I’ve been set free

G D

My God, my Savior has ransomed me

Em C G

And like a flood, His mercy reigns

Em D G

Unending love, amazing grace

Verse 3

G G/B C

The Lord has promised good to me

G D

His word my hope secures

G G/B C G

He will my shield and portion be

Em D G

As long as life endures

Chorus

G C

My chains are gone, I’ve been set free

G D

My God, my Savior has ransomed me

Em C G

And like a flood, His mercy reigns

Em D G

Unending love, amazing grace

Verse 4

G G/B C

The earth shall soon dissolve like snow

G D

The sun forbear to shine

G G/B C G

But God, who called me here below

Em D G

Will be forever mine

Final Chorus

G C

My chains are gone, I’ve been set free

G D

My God, my Savior has ransomed me

Em C G

And like a flood, His mercy reigns

Em D G

Unending love, amazing grace

Em D G

Unending love, amazing grace

Practice tip: The G/B is just a G chord with B in the bass (2nd fret, A string). If that’s tricky, just play regular G — it’ll still sound great. Four main chords: G, C, D, Em.

Gtap to play

Ctap to play

Dtap to play

Emtap to play

Key

G Major

Difficulty

Beginner

Tuning

G-D-A-E

Chords

G · C · D · Em

Amazing Grace (My Chains Are Gone) Chords – Mandolin

Chris Tomlin’s modern worship arrangement of the beloved hymn Amazing Grace. Beginner difficulty in the key of G.

Worship Strum (4/4 Time)

↓↑↓↑↓↑

123456

Tip: Build dynamics from soft verses to powerful choruses. The “My chains are gone” section should feel like a breakthrough moment — strum with full conviction.

Lyrics & Chords

Full Song

Verse 1

G G/B C

Amazing grace, how sweet the sound

G D

That saved a wretch like me

G G/B C G

I once was lost but now am found

Em D G

Was blind but now I see

Verse 2

G G/B C

’Twas grace that taught my heart to fear

G D

And grace my fears relieved

G G/B C G

How precious did that grace appear

Em D G

The hour I first believed

Chorus

G C

My chains are gone, I’ve been set free

G D

My God, my Savior has ransomed me

Em C G

And like a flood, His mercy reigns

Em D G

Unending love, amazing grace

Verse 3

G G/B C

The Lord has promised good to me

G D

His word my hope secures

G G/B C G

He will my shield and portion be

Em D G

As long as life endures

Chorus

G C

My chains are gone, I’ve been set free

G D

My God, my Savior has ransomed me

Em C G

And like a flood, His mercy reigns

Em D G

Unending love, amazing grace

Verse 4

G G/B C

The earth shall soon dissolve like snow

G D

The sun forbear to shine

G G/B C G

But God, who called me here below

Em D G

Will be forever mine

Final Chorus

G C

My chains are gone, I’ve been set free

G D

My God, my Savior has ransomed me

Em C G

And like a flood, His mercy reigns

Em D G

Unending love, amazing grace

Em D G

Unending love, amazing grace

Practice tip: The G/B is just a G chord with B in the bass (2nd fret, A string). If that’s tricky, just play regular G — it’ll still sound great. Four main chords: G, C, D, Em.

Gtap to play

Ctap to play

Dtap to play

Emtap to play

Key

G Major

Difficulty

Beginner

Harp Key

C Diatonic

Chords

G · C · D · Em

Amazing Grace (My Chains Are Gone) Chords – Harmonica

Chris Tomlin’s modern worship arrangement of the beloved hymn Amazing Grace. Beginner difficulty in the key of G.

Worship Strum (4/4 Time)

↓↑↓↑↓↑

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Tip: Build dynamics from soft verses to powerful choruses. The “My chains are gone” section should feel like a breakthrough moment — strum with full conviction.

Lyrics & Chords

Full Song

Verse 1

G G/B C

Amazing grace, how sweet the sound

G D

That saved a wretch like me

G G/B C G

I once was lost but now am found

Em D G

Was blind but now I see

Verse 2

G G/B C

’Twas grace that taught my heart to fear

G D

And grace my fears relieved

G G/B C G

How precious did that grace appear

Em D G

The hour I first believed

Chorus

G C

My chains are gone, I’ve been set free

G D

My God, my Savior has ransomed me

Em C G

And like a flood, His mercy reigns

Em D G

Unending love, amazing grace

Verse 3

G G/B C

The Lord has promised good to me

G D

His word my hope secures

G G/B C G

He will my shield and portion be

Em D G

As long as life endures

Chorus

G C

My chains are gone, I’ve been set free

G D

My God, my Savior has ransomed me

Em C G

And like a flood, His mercy reigns

Em D G

Unending love, amazing grace

Verse 4

G G/B C

The earth shall soon dissolve like snow

G D

The sun forbear to shine

G G/B C G

But God, who called me here below

Em D G

Will be forever mine

Final Chorus

G C

My chains are gone, I’ve been set free

G D

My God, my Savior has ransomed me

Em C G

And like a flood, His mercy reigns

Em D G

Unending love, amazing grace

Em D G

Unending love, amazing grace

Practice tip: The G/B is just a G chord with B in the bass (2nd fret, A string). If that’s tricky, just play regular G — it’ll still sound great. Four main chords: G, C, D, Em.