Worship

This Is Amazing Grace Chords

Phil Wickham Beginner Key of G 4 Chords 2 min read Updated Jul 2026

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Key

G

Difficulty

Beginner

Capo

None

Chords

G · C · D · Em

This Is Amazing Grace Chords – Guitar

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Key

G

Difficulty

Beginner

Tuning

G-C-E-A

Chords

G · C · D · Em

This Is Amazing Grace Chords – Ukulele

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Key

G

Difficulty

Beginner

Left Hand

Root notes

Chords

G · C · D · Em

This Is Amazing Grace Chords – Piano

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Key

G

Difficulty

Beginner

Tuning

gDGBD (Open G)

Chords

G · C · D · Em

This Is Amazing Grace Chords – Banjo

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Key

G

Difficulty

Beginner

Tuning

G-D-A-E

Chords

G · C · D · Em

This Is Amazing Grace Chords – Mandolin

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Key

G

Difficulty

Beginner

Harp Key

C Diatonic

Chords

G · C · D · Em

This Is Amazing Grace Chords – Harmonica

A modern worship anthem by Phil Wickham celebrating the power and love of Jesus. Beginner difficulty in the key of G.

Chords used: G, C, D, Em · Key: G · Difficulty: Beginner

Basic Strum (4/4 Time)

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Tip: Use a capo on the 2nd fret to match the original recording’s key of A, but play the given G shapes.

Chords & Structure

Full Song

Verse 1

G – C – G

D – C – G

G – C

D – C – G

Chorus

C – G

D – Em

C – G

D – Em

C – G

D – Em

C – G

D – G

Verse 2

G – C – G

D – C – G

G – C

D – C – G

Chorus

C – G

D – Em

C – G

D – Em

C – G

D – Em

C – G

D – G

Bridge

Em – C – G – D (×4)

Chorus

C – G

D – Em

C – G

D – Em

C – G

D – Em

C – G

D – G

Chorus (Outro)

C – G

D – Em

C – G

D – Em

C – G

D – Em

C – G

D – G (×2)

Practice tip: Master the G, C, D, and Em chords individually before trying the full song. The bridge uses the same four-chord progression repeatedly, so get comfortable with that Em-C-G-D pattern.

Frequently Asked Questions

What chords do you need to play "This Is Amazing Grace"?

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

Is "This Is Amazing Grace" 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 "This Is Amazing Grace" in?

It is in the key of G.

Who wrote "This Is Amazing Grace"?

It was written by Phil Wickham, Jeremy Riddle, Josh Farro, and released in 2014.