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Key
G
Difficulty
Beginner
Capo
None
Chords
G · C · D · Em
Amazing Grace (My Chains Are Gone) Chords – Guitar
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Key
G
Difficulty
Beginner
Tuning
G-C-E-A
Chords
G · C · D · Em
Amazing Grace (My Chains Are Gone) Chords – Ukulele
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Key
G
Difficulty
Beginner
Left Hand
Root notes
Chords
G · C · D · Em
Amazing Grace (My Chains Are Gone) Chords – Piano
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Key
G
Difficulty
Beginner
Tuning
gDGBD (Open G)
Chords
G · C · D · Em
Amazing Grace (My Chains Are Gone) Chords – Banjo
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Key
G
Difficulty
Beginner
Tuning
G-D-A-E
Chords
G · C · D · Em
Amazing Grace (My Chains Are Gone) Chords – Mandolin
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Key
G
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.
Chords & Structure
Full Song
Verse 1
G – G/B – C
G – D
G – G/B – C – G
Em – D – G
Verse 2
G – G/B – C
G – D
G – G/B – C – G
Em – D – G
Chorus
G – C
G – D
Em – C – G
Em – D – G
Verse 3
G – G/B – C
G – D
G – G/B – C – G
Em – D – G
Chorus
G – C
G – D
Em – C – G
Em – D – G
Verse 4
G – G/B – C
G – D
G – G/B – C – G
Em – D – G
Final Chorus
G – C
G – D
Em – C – G
Em – D – G (×2)
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.
Frequently Asked Questions
What chords do you need to play "Amazing Grace (My Chains Are Gone)"?
You need 4 beginner-friendly chords: G, C, D and Em.
Is "Amazing Grace (My Chains Are Gone)" easy to play on guitar?
It is rated beginner and uses only 4 chords in the key of G, making it a good choice for players at that level.
What key is "Amazing Grace (My Chains Are Gone)" in?
It is in the key of G.
Who wrote "Amazing Grace (My Chains Are Gone)"?
It was written by John Newton, Chris Tomlin, Louie Giglio, and released in 2006.