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Amazing Love Chords

Chris Tomlin Beginner Key of G 4 Chords 3 min read Updated Jul 2026

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Key

G

Difficulty

Beginner

Capo

None

Chords

G · C · D · Em

Amazing Love Chords – Guitar

A modern worship song by Chris Tomlin expressing wonder at the sacrifice and love of Jesus. Beginner difficulty in the key of G.

Basic Strum (4/4 Time)

↓↓↑↑↓↑

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Tip: Use a capo on the 3rd fret to match the original recording’s key of Bb, but play the G, C, D, and Em shapes shown.

Lyrics & Chords

Full Song

Verse 1

G

My Lord, what love is this

C

That pays so dearly

G D

That I, the guilty one, may go free

G

Amazing love, oh what sacrifice

C G D

The Son of God given for me

G

My debt He pays, and my death He dies

C G

That I might live, that I might live

Chorus

C G D

And it’s all because of Jesus I’m alive

C G D

And it’s all because the blood of Jesus Christ

C G D

That covers me and raised this dead man up

C G D

It’s all because of Jesus I’m alive

Verse 2

G

My Lord, what love is this

C

That pays so dearly

G D

That I, the guilty one, may go free

G

Amazing love, oh what sacrifice

C G D

The Son of God given for me

G

My debt He pays, and my death He dies

C G

That I might live, that I might live

Chorus

C G D

And it’s all because of Jesus I’m alive

C G D

And it’s all because the blood of Jesus Christ

C G D

That covers me and raised this dead man up

C G D

It’s all because of Jesus I’m alive

Bridge

Em C G

And oh, amazing love, how can it be

Em C D

That You, my King, would die for me?

Em C G

Amazing love, I know it’s true

C D

And it’s my joy to honor You

Chorus

C G D

And it’s all because of Jesus I’m alive

C G D

And it’s all because the blood of Jesus Christ

C G D

That covers me and raised this dead man up

C G D

It’s all because of Jesus I’m alive

Practice tip: Practice the G to D and C to G transitions slowly; they are the most common changes in this song and getting them smooth will make the whole song flow.

Frequently Asked Questions

What chords do you need to play "Amazing Love"?

You need 4 beginner-friendly chords: G, C, D and Em.

Is "Amazing Love" 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 Love" in?

It is in the key of G.

Who wrote "Amazing Love"?

It was written by Billy James Foote, and released in 2000.

Gtap to play

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Key

G

Difficulty

Beginner

Tuning

G-C-E-A

Chords

G · C · D · Em

Amazing Love Chords – Ukulele

A modern worship song by Chris Tomlin expressing wonder at the sacrifice and love of Jesus. Beginner difficulty in the key of G.

Basic Strum (4/4 Time)

↓↓↑↑↓↑

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Tip: Use a capo on the 3rd fret to match the original recording’s key of Bb, but play the G, C, D, and Em shapes shown.

Lyrics & Chords

Full Song

Verse 1

G

My Lord, what love is this

C

That pays so dearly

G D

That I, the guilty one, may go free

G

Amazing love, oh what sacrifice

C G D

The Son of God given for me

G

My debt He pays, and my death He dies

C G

That I might live, that I might live

Chorus

C G D

And it’s all because of Jesus I’m alive

C G D

And it’s all because the blood of Jesus Christ

C G D

That covers me and raised this dead man up

C G D

It’s all because of Jesus I’m alive

Verse 2

G

My Lord, what love is this

C

That pays so dearly

G D

That I, the guilty one, may go free

G

Amazing love, oh what sacrifice

C G D

The Son of God given for me

G

My debt He pays, and my death He dies

C G

That I might live, that I might live

Chorus

C G D

And it’s all because of Jesus I’m alive

C G D

And it’s all because the blood of Jesus Christ

C G D

That covers me and raised this dead man up

C G D

It’s all because of Jesus I’m alive

Bridge

Em C G

And oh, amazing love, how can it be

Em C D

That You, my King, would die for me?

Em C G

Amazing love, I know it’s true

C D

And it’s my joy to honor You

Chorus

C G D

And it’s all because of Jesus I’m alive

C G D

And it’s all because the blood of Jesus Christ

C G D

That covers me and raised this dead man up

C G D

It’s all because of Jesus I’m alive

Practice tip: Practice the G to D and C to G transitions slowly; they are the most common changes in this song and getting them smooth will make the whole song flow.

Frequently Asked Questions

What chords do you need to play "Amazing Love"?

You need 4 beginner-friendly chords: G, C, D and Em.

Is "Amazing Love" 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 Love" in?

It is in the key of G.

Who wrote "Amazing Love"?

It was written by Billy James Foote, and released in 2000.

Gtap to play

Ctap to play

Dtap to play

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Key

G

Difficulty

Beginner

Left Hand

Root notes

Chords

G · C · D · Em

Amazing Love Chords – Piano

A modern worship song by Chris Tomlin expressing wonder at the sacrifice and love of Jesus. Beginner difficulty in the key of G.

Basic Strum (4/4 Time)

↓↓↑↑↓↑

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Tip: Use a capo on the 3rd fret to match the original recording’s key of Bb, but play the G, C, D, and Em shapes shown.

Lyrics & Chords

Full Song

Verse 1

G

My Lord, what love is this

C

That pays so dearly

G D

That I, the guilty one, may go free

G

Amazing love, oh what sacrifice

C G D

The Son of God given for me

G

My debt He pays, and my death He dies

C G

That I might live, that I might live

Chorus

C G D

And it’s all because of Jesus I’m alive

C G D

And it’s all because the blood of Jesus Christ

C G D

That covers me and raised this dead man up

C G D

It’s all because of Jesus I’m alive

Verse 2

G

My Lord, what love is this

C

That pays so dearly

G D

That I, the guilty one, may go free

G

Amazing love, oh what sacrifice

C G D

The Son of God given for me

G

My debt He pays, and my death He dies

C G

That I might live, that I might live

Chorus

C G D

And it’s all because of Jesus I’m alive

C G D

And it’s all because the blood of Jesus Christ

C G D

That covers me and raised this dead man up

C G D

It’s all because of Jesus I’m alive

Bridge

Em C G

And oh, amazing love, how can it be

Em C D

That You, my King, would die for me?

Em C G

Amazing love, I know it’s true

C D

And it’s my joy to honor You

Chorus

C G D

And it’s all because of Jesus I’m alive

C G D

And it’s all because the blood of Jesus Christ

C G D

That covers me and raised this dead man up

C G D

It’s all because of Jesus I’m alive

Practice tip: Practice the G to D and C to G transitions slowly; they are the most common changes in this song and getting them smooth will make the whole song flow.

Frequently Asked Questions

What chords do you need to play "Amazing Love"?

You need 4 beginner-friendly chords: G, C, D and Em.

Is "Amazing Love" 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 Love" in?

It is in the key of G.

Who wrote "Amazing Love"?

It was written by Billy James Foote, and released in 2000.

Gtap to play

Ctap to play

Dtap to play

Emtap to play

Key

G

Difficulty

Beginner

Tuning

gDGBD (Open G)

Chords

G · C · D · Em

Amazing Love Chords – Banjo

A modern worship song by Chris Tomlin expressing wonder at the sacrifice and love of Jesus. Beginner difficulty in the key of G.

Basic Strum (4/4 Time)

↓↓↑↑↓↑

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Tip: Use a capo on the 3rd fret to match the original recording’s key of Bb, but play the G, C, D, and Em shapes shown.

Lyrics & Chords

Full Song

Verse 1

G

My Lord, what love is this

C

That pays so dearly

G D

That I, the guilty one, may go free

G

Amazing love, oh what sacrifice

C G D

The Son of God given for me

G

My debt He pays, and my death He dies

C G

That I might live, that I might live

Chorus

C G D

And it’s all because of Jesus I’m alive

C G D

And it’s all because the blood of Jesus Christ

C G D

That covers me and raised this dead man up

C G D

It’s all because of Jesus I’m alive

Verse 2

G

My Lord, what love is this

C

That pays so dearly

G D

That I, the guilty one, may go free

G

Amazing love, oh what sacrifice

C G D

The Son of God given for me

G

My debt He pays, and my death He dies

C G

That I might live, that I might live

Chorus

C G D

And it’s all because of Jesus I’m alive

C G D

And it’s all because the blood of Jesus Christ

C G D

That covers me and raised this dead man up

C G D

It’s all because of Jesus I’m alive

Bridge

Em C G

And oh, amazing love, how can it be

Em C D

That You, my King, would die for me?

Em C G

Amazing love, I know it’s true

C D

And it’s my joy to honor You

Chorus

C G D

And it’s all because of Jesus I’m alive

C G D

And it’s all because the blood of Jesus Christ

C G D

That covers me and raised this dead man up

C G D

It’s all because of Jesus I’m alive

Practice tip: Practice the G to D and C to G transitions slowly; they are the most common changes in this song and getting them smooth will make the whole song flow.

Frequently Asked Questions

What chords do you need to play "Amazing Love"?

You need 4 beginner-friendly chords: G, C, D and Em.

Is "Amazing Love" 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 Love" in?

It is in the key of G.

Who wrote "Amazing Love"?

It was written by Billy James Foote, and released in 2000.

Gtap to play

Ctap to play

Dtap to play

Emtap to play

Key

G

Difficulty

Beginner

Tuning

G-D-A-E

Chords

G · C · D · Em

Amazing Love Chords – Mandolin

A modern worship song by Chris Tomlin expressing wonder at the sacrifice and love of Jesus. Beginner difficulty in the key of G.

Basic Strum (4/4 Time)

↓↓↑↑↓↑

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Tip: Use a capo on the 3rd fret to match the original recording’s key of Bb, but play the G, C, D, and Em shapes shown.

Lyrics & Chords

Full Song

Verse 1

G

My Lord, what love is this

C

That pays so dearly

G D

That I, the guilty one, may go free

G

Amazing love, oh what sacrifice

C G D

The Son of God given for me

G

My debt He pays, and my death He dies

C G

That I might live, that I might live

Chorus

C G D

And it’s all because of Jesus I’m alive

C G D

And it’s all because the blood of Jesus Christ

C G D

That covers me and raised this dead man up

C G D

It’s all because of Jesus I’m alive

Verse 2

G

My Lord, what love is this

C

That pays so dearly

G D

That I, the guilty one, may go free

G

Amazing love, oh what sacrifice

C G D

The Son of God given for me

G

My debt He pays, and my death He dies

C G

That I might live, that I might live

Chorus

C G D

And it’s all because of Jesus I’m alive

C G D

And it’s all because the blood of Jesus Christ

C G D

That covers me and raised this dead man up

C G D

It’s all because of Jesus I’m alive

Bridge

Em C G

And oh, amazing love, how can it be

Em C D

That You, my King, would die for me?

Em C G

Amazing love, I know it’s true

C D

And it’s my joy to honor You

Chorus

C G D

And it’s all because of Jesus I’m alive

C G D

And it’s all because the blood of Jesus Christ

C G D

That covers me and raised this dead man up

C G D

It’s all because of Jesus I’m alive

Practice tip: Practice the G to D and C to G transitions slowly; they are the most common changes in this song and getting them smooth will make the whole song flow.

Frequently Asked Questions

What chords do you need to play "Amazing Love"?

You need 4 beginner-friendly chords: G, C, D and Em.

Is "Amazing Love" 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 Love" in?

It is in the key of G.

Who wrote "Amazing Love"?

It was written by Billy James Foote, and released in 2000.

Gtap to play

Ctap to play

Dtap to play

Emtap to play

Key

G

Difficulty

Beginner

Harp Key

C Diatonic

Chords

G · C · D · Em

Amazing Love Chords – Harmonica

A modern worship song by Chris Tomlin expressing wonder at the sacrifice and love of Jesus. Beginner difficulty in the key of G.

Basic Strum (4/4 Time)

↓↓↑↑↓↑

123456

Tip: Use a capo on the 3rd fret to match the original recording’s key of Bb, but play the G, C, D, and Em shapes shown.

Lyrics & Chords

Full Song

Verse 1

G

My Lord, what love is this

C

That pays so dearly

G D

That I, the guilty one, may go free

G

Amazing love, oh what sacrifice

C G D

The Son of God given for me

G

My debt He pays, and my death He dies

C G

That I might live, that I might live

Chorus

C G D

And it’s all because of Jesus I’m alive

C G D

And it’s all because the blood of Jesus Christ

C G D

That covers me and raised this dead man up

C G D

It’s all because of Jesus I’m alive

Verse 2

G

My Lord, what love is this

C

That pays so dearly

G D

That I, the guilty one, may go free

G

Amazing love, oh what sacrifice

C G D

The Son of God given for me

G

My debt He pays, and my death He dies

C G

That I might live, that I might live

Chorus

C G D

And it’s all because of Jesus I’m alive

C G D

And it’s all because the blood of Jesus Christ

C G D

That covers me and raised this dead man up

C G D

It’s all because of Jesus I’m alive

Bridge

Em C G

And oh, amazing love, how can it be

Em C D

That You, my King, would die for me?

Em C G

Amazing love, I know it’s true

C D

And it’s my joy to honor You

Chorus

C G D

And it’s all because of Jesus I’m alive

C G D

And it’s all because the blood of Jesus Christ

C G D

That covers me and raised this dead man up

C G D

It’s all because of Jesus I’m alive

Practice tip: Practice the G to D and C to G transitions slowly; they are the most common changes in this song and getting them smooth will make the whole song flow.

Frequently Asked Questions

What chords do you need to play "Amazing Love"?

You need 4 beginner-friendly chords: G, C, D and Em.

Is "Amazing Love" 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 Love" in?

It is in the key of G.

Who wrote "Amazing Love"?

It was written by Billy James Foote, and released in 2000.