Phil WickhamBeginnerKey of G4 Chords4 min readUpdated
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Key
G
Difficulty
Beginner
Capo
None
Chords
G · C · D · Em
This Is Amazing Grace Chords – Guitar
A modern worship anthem by Phil Wickham celebrating the power and love of Jesus. Beginner difficulty in the key of G.
Basic Strum (4/4 Time)
↓↓↑↑↓↑
123456
Tip: Use a capo on the 2nd fret to match the original recording’s key of A, but play the given G shapes.
Lyrics & Chords
Full Song
Verse 1
GCG
He reigns forever with a scepter in His hand
DCG
He reigns forever by His power and His love
GC
The King of kings, the Lord of everything
DCG
He’s coming back for us, He’s coming back for us
Chorus
CG
This is amazing grace
DEm
This is unfailing love
CG
That You would take my place
DEm
That You would bear my cross
CG
You laid down Your life
DEm
That I would be set free
CG
Oh, Jesus, I sing for
DG
All that You’ve done for me
Verse 2
GCG
Who breaks the power of sin and dark-ness
DCG
Whose love is mighty and so much strong-er
GC
The King of Glory, the King above all kings
DCG
Who shakes the whole earth with holy thun-der
Chorus
CG
This is amazing grace
DEm
This is unfailing love
CG
That You would take my place
DEm
That You would bear my cross
CG
You laid down Your life
DEm
That I would be set free
CG
Oh, Jesus, I sing for
DG
All that You’ve done for me
Bridge
EmCGD
And I will lift my voice to the Lord my Savior
EmCGD
And I will sing my song to the God who saved me
EmCGD
And I will lift my voice to the Lord my Savior
EmCGD
And I will sing my song to the God who saved me
Chorus
CG
This is amazing grace
DEm
This is unfailing love
CG
That You would take my place
DEm
That You would bear my cross
CG
You laid down Your life
DEm
That I would be set free
CG
Oh, Jesus, I sing for
DG
All that You’ve done for me
Chorus (Outro)
CG
This is amazing grace
DEm
This is unfailing love
CG
That You would take my place
DEm
That You would bear my cross
CG
You laid down Your life
DEm
That I would be set free
CG
Oh, Jesus, I sing for
DG
All that You’ve done for me
DG
All that You’ve done for me
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.
Gtap to play
Ctap to play
Dtap to play
Emtap to play
Key
G
Difficulty
Beginner
Tuning
G-C-E-A
Chords
G · C · D · Em
This Is Amazing Grace Chords – Ukulele
A modern worship anthem by Phil Wickham celebrating the power and love of Jesus. Beginner difficulty in the key of G.
Basic Strum (4/4 Time)
↓↓↑↑↓↑
123456
Tip: Use a capo on the 2nd fret to match the original recording’s key of A, but play the given G shapes.
Lyrics & Chords
Full Song
Verse 1
GCG
He reigns forever with a scepter in His hand
DCG
He reigns forever by His power and His love
GC
The King of kings, the Lord of everything
DCG
He’s coming back for us, He’s coming back for us
Chorus
CG
This is amazing grace
DEm
This is unfailing love
CG
That You would take my place
DEm
That You would bear my cross
CG
You laid down Your life
DEm
That I would be set free
CG
Oh, Jesus, I sing for
DG
All that You’ve done for me
Verse 2
GCG
Who breaks the power of sin and dark-ness
DCG
Whose love is mighty and so much strong-er
GC
The King of Glory, the King above all kings
DCG
Who shakes the whole earth with holy thun-der
Chorus
CG
This is amazing grace
DEm
This is unfailing love
CG
That You would take my place
DEm
That You would bear my cross
CG
You laid down Your life
DEm
That I would be set free
CG
Oh, Jesus, I sing for
DG
All that You’ve done for me
Bridge
EmCGD
And I will lift my voice to the Lord my Savior
EmCGD
And I will sing my song to the God who saved me
EmCGD
And I will lift my voice to the Lord my Savior
EmCGD
And I will sing my song to the God who saved me
Chorus
CG
This is amazing grace
DEm
This is unfailing love
CG
That You would take my place
DEm
That You would bear my cross
CG
You laid down Your life
DEm
That I would be set free
CG
Oh, Jesus, I sing for
DG
All that You’ve done for me
Chorus (Outro)
CG
This is amazing grace
DEm
This is unfailing love
CG
That You would take my place
DEm
That You would bear my cross
CG
You laid down Your life
DEm
That I would be set free
CG
Oh, Jesus, I sing for
DG
All that You’ve done for me
DG
All that You’ve done for me
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.
Gtap to play
Ctap to play
Dtap to play
Emtap to play
Key
G
Difficulty
Beginner
Left Hand
Root notes
Chords
G · C · D · Em
This Is Amazing Grace Chords – Piano
A modern worship anthem by Phil Wickham celebrating the power and love of Jesus. Beginner difficulty in the key of G.
Basic Strum (4/4 Time)
↓↓↑↑↓↑
123456
Tip: Use a capo on the 2nd fret to match the original recording’s key of A, but play the given G shapes.
Lyrics & Chords
Full Song
Verse 1
GCG
He reigns forever with a scepter in His hand
DCG
He reigns forever by His power and His love
GC
The King of kings, the Lord of everything
DCG
He’s coming back for us, He’s coming back for us
Chorus
CG
This is amazing grace
DEm
This is unfailing love
CG
That You would take my place
DEm
That You would bear my cross
CG
You laid down Your life
DEm
That I would be set free
CG
Oh, Jesus, I sing for
DG
All that You’ve done for me
Verse 2
GCG
Who breaks the power of sin and dark-ness
DCG
Whose love is mighty and so much strong-er
GC
The King of Glory, the King above all kings
DCG
Who shakes the whole earth with holy thun-der
Chorus
CG
This is amazing grace
DEm
This is unfailing love
CG
That You would take my place
DEm
That You would bear my cross
CG
You laid down Your life
DEm
That I would be set free
CG
Oh, Jesus, I sing for
DG
All that You’ve done for me
Bridge
EmCGD
And I will lift my voice to the Lord my Savior
EmCGD
And I will sing my song to the God who saved me
EmCGD
And I will lift my voice to the Lord my Savior
EmCGD
And I will sing my song to the God who saved me
Chorus
CG
This is amazing grace
DEm
This is unfailing love
CG
That You would take my place
DEm
That You would bear my cross
CG
You laid down Your life
DEm
That I would be set free
CG
Oh, Jesus, I sing for
DG
All that You’ve done for me
Chorus (Outro)
CG
This is amazing grace
DEm
This is unfailing love
CG
That You would take my place
DEm
That You would bear my cross
CG
You laid down Your life
DEm
That I would be set free
CG
Oh, Jesus, I sing for
DG
All that You’ve done for me
DG
All that You’ve done for me
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.
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
This Is Amazing Grace Chords – Banjo
A modern worship anthem by Phil Wickham celebrating the power and love of Jesus. Beginner difficulty in the key of G.
Basic Strum (4/4 Time)
↓↓↑↑↓↑
123456
Tip: Use a capo on the 2nd fret to match the original recording’s key of A, but play the given G shapes.
Lyrics & Chords
Full Song
Verse 1
GCG
He reigns forever with a scepter in His hand
DCG
He reigns forever by His power and His love
GC
The King of kings, the Lord of everything
DCG
He’s coming back for us, He’s coming back for us
Chorus
CG
This is amazing grace
DEm
This is unfailing love
CG
That You would take my place
DEm
That You would bear my cross
CG
You laid down Your life
DEm
That I would be set free
CG
Oh, Jesus, I sing for
DG
All that You’ve done for me
Verse 2
GCG
Who breaks the power of sin and dark-ness
DCG
Whose love is mighty and so much strong-er
GC
The King of Glory, the King above all kings
DCG
Who shakes the whole earth with holy thun-der
Chorus
CG
This is amazing grace
DEm
This is unfailing love
CG
That You would take my place
DEm
That You would bear my cross
CG
You laid down Your life
DEm
That I would be set free
CG
Oh, Jesus, I sing for
DG
All that You’ve done for me
Bridge
EmCGD
And I will lift my voice to the Lord my Savior
EmCGD
And I will sing my song to the God who saved me
EmCGD
And I will lift my voice to the Lord my Savior
EmCGD
And I will sing my song to the God who saved me
Chorus
CG
This is amazing grace
DEm
This is unfailing love
CG
That You would take my place
DEm
That You would bear my cross
CG
You laid down Your life
DEm
That I would be set free
CG
Oh, Jesus, I sing for
DG
All that You’ve done for me
Chorus (Outro)
CG
This is amazing grace
DEm
This is unfailing love
CG
That You would take my place
DEm
That You would bear my cross
CG
You laid down Your life
DEm
That I would be set free
CG
Oh, Jesus, I sing for
DG
All that You’ve done for me
DG
All that You’ve done for me
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.
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
This Is Amazing Grace Chords – Mandolin
A modern worship anthem by Phil Wickham celebrating the power and love of Jesus. Beginner difficulty in the key of G.
Basic Strum (4/4 Time)
↓↓↑↑↓↑
123456
Tip: Use a capo on the 2nd fret to match the original recording’s key of A, but play the given G shapes.
Lyrics & Chords
Full Song
Verse 1
GCG
He reigns forever with a scepter in His hand
DCG
He reigns forever by His power and His love
GC
The King of kings, the Lord of everything
DCG
He’s coming back for us, He’s coming back for us
Chorus
CG
This is amazing grace
DEm
This is unfailing love
CG
That You would take my place
DEm
That You would bear my cross
CG
You laid down Your life
DEm
That I would be set free
CG
Oh, Jesus, I sing for
DG
All that You’ve done for me
Verse 2
GCG
Who breaks the power of sin and dark-ness
DCG
Whose love is mighty and so much strong-er
GC
The King of Glory, the King above all kings
DCG
Who shakes the whole earth with holy thun-der
Chorus
CG
This is amazing grace
DEm
This is unfailing love
CG
That You would take my place
DEm
That You would bear my cross
CG
You laid down Your life
DEm
That I would be set free
CG
Oh, Jesus, I sing for
DG
All that You’ve done for me
Bridge
EmCGD
And I will lift my voice to the Lord my Savior
EmCGD
And I will sing my song to the God who saved me
EmCGD
And I will lift my voice to the Lord my Savior
EmCGD
And I will sing my song to the God who saved me
Chorus
CG
This is amazing grace
DEm
This is unfailing love
CG
That You would take my place
DEm
That You would bear my cross
CG
You laid down Your life
DEm
That I would be set free
CG
Oh, Jesus, I sing for
DG
All that You’ve done for me
Chorus (Outro)
CG
This is amazing grace
DEm
This is unfailing love
CG
That You would take my place
DEm
That You would bear my cross
CG
You laid down Your life
DEm
That I would be set free
CG
Oh, Jesus, I sing for
DG
All that You’ve done for me
DG
All that You’ve done for me
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.
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
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.
Basic Strum (4/4 Time)
↓↓↑↑↓↑
123456
Tip: Use a capo on the 2nd fret to match the original recording’s key of A, but play the given G shapes.
Lyrics & Chords
Full Song
Verse 1
GCG
He reigns forever with a scepter in His hand
DCG
He reigns forever by His power and His love
GC
The King of kings, the Lord of everything
DCG
He’s coming back for us, He’s coming back for us
Chorus
CG
This is amazing grace
DEm
This is unfailing love
CG
That You would take my place
DEm
That You would bear my cross
CG
You laid down Your life
DEm
That I would be set free
CG
Oh, Jesus, I sing for
DG
All that You’ve done for me
Verse 2
GCG
Who breaks the power of sin and dark-ness
DCG
Whose love is mighty and so much strong-er
GC
The King of Glory, the King above all kings
DCG
Who shakes the whole earth with holy thun-der
Chorus
CG
This is amazing grace
DEm
This is unfailing love
CG
That You would take my place
DEm
That You would bear my cross
CG
You laid down Your life
DEm
That I would be set free
CG
Oh, Jesus, I sing for
DG
All that You’ve done for me
Bridge
EmCGD
And I will lift my voice to the Lord my Savior
EmCGD
And I will sing my song to the God who saved me
EmCGD
And I will lift my voice to the Lord my Savior
EmCGD
And I will sing my song to the God who saved me
Chorus
CG
This is amazing grace
DEm
This is unfailing love
CG
That You would take my place
DEm
That You would bear my cross
CG
You laid down Your life
DEm
That I would be set free
CG
Oh, Jesus, I sing for
DG
All that You’ve done for me
Chorus (Outro)
CG
This is amazing grace
DEm
This is unfailing love
CG
That You would take my place
DEm
That You would bear my cross
CG
You laid down Your life
DEm
That I would be set free
CG
Oh, Jesus, I sing for
DG
All that You’ve done for me
DG
All that You’ve done for me
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.