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Key of G · 3/4 · 80 BPM

Hymn library

Amazing Grace

Words: John Newton (1779). Tune: New Britain (American folk, c. 1835).

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Solfa Key of G · do = G
Jianpu 1 = G

Text approximation, open in DomiSol for proper octave dots and beamed underlines.

Lyrics

  1. Amazing grace! How sweet the sound

    That saved a wretch like me!

    I once was lost, but now am found,

    Was blind, but now I see.

  2. 'Twas grace that taught my heart to fear,

    And grace my fears relieved;

    How precious did that grace appear

    The hour I first believed!

  3. Through many dangers, toils, and snares,

    I have already come;

    'Tis grace hath brought me safe thus far,

    And grace will lead me home.

Source

Tradition

  • methodist
  • baptist
  • gospel

Occasion

  • general worship
  • funeral

Frequently asked

Who wrote "Amazing Grace"?
Words: John Newton (1779). Tune: New Britain (American folk, c. 1835).
When was "Amazing Grace" written?
Published in 1779; the standard tune is "New Britain".
What key is "Amazing Grace" in?
G major, 3/4 time, around 80 BPM. DomiSol can transpose to any key with one click.
Is "Amazing Grace" public domain?
Yes, both the text and the standard tune are in the public domain. You can perform, record, arrange, and print freely.
Can I get "Amazing Grace" in jianpu (numbered notation)?
Yes. Every hymn in the DomiSol library renders in both tonic solfa and jianpu. Open it in the editor and toggle notations, same score, two glyph systems.

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