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Easy piano · 6 keys

Amazing Grace

Words by John Newton (1779), tune « New Britain » · 36 s · 32 notes · public domain
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Amazinggrace! How sweet the sound

The interactive lesson needs JavaScript. Meanwhile, here is the whole song in numbers.

Amazing Grace piano notes: G C E C E D C A G · G C E C E D G · E G E C E D C A G …

The number sheet

The whole song, in numbers. Print it, or put it on your piano.

1GA3Cmaz5Eing3C·5Egrace!4DHow3Csweet2Athe1Gsound
1Gthat3Csaved5Ea3C·5Ewretch4Dlike6Gme!
5EI6Gonce5Ewas3C·5Elost,4Dbut3Cnow2Aam1Gfound,
1Gwas3Cblind,5Ebut3C·5Enow4DI3Csee.

How to play Amazing Grace on the piano

The hymn on John Newton's words (1779), sung to the American tune "New Britain" (1829): its first verse, in C major and 3/4 time. It uses only five notes of the scale — six keys here.

This easy version uses 6 white keys and the right hand only: 32 notes, about 36 seconds at 80 BPM in 3/4 time. The words are in English.

  1. Find key 1: G3 (below middle C). The other numbers go up from there, one white key each.
  2. Press ▶ Listen to hear the song while the numbers light up.
  3. Press 🎹 Play it and play the numbers in order; an arrow shows the next key, and the lesson waits for you.
  4. Finish the song for up to three stars — fewer mistakes, more stars.

The keys

NumberNoteKeyWhere
1GG3below middle C
2AA3below middle C
3CC4middle C
4DD4above middle C
5EE4above middle C
6GG4above middle C

Amazing Grace in letter notes

Show the whole song in letter notes, line by line

G C E C E D C A G
Amazinggrace! How sweet the sound

G C E C E D G
that saved awretch like me!

E G E C E D C A G
I once waslost, but now am found,

G C E C E D C
was blind, butnow I see.

Questions

How many keys do I need for Amazing Grace?

6 keys, all white keys, played with the right hand: 1 = G, 2 = A, 3 = C, 4 = D, 5 = E, 6 = G.

What are the first notes of Amazing Grace?

In numbers: 1 3 5 3 5 4 3 2 1. In letter notes: G C E C E D C A G.

Is Amazing Grace free to play and share?

Yes. Amazing Grace is in the public domain (Words by John Newton (1779), tune « New Britain »). This easy arrangement, its number sheet and its MIDI file are free to use and share for learning.

Can I play it without a piano?

Yes: tap the keys on the page on a phone or tablet, or press the numbers 1–6 on a computer keyboard. The lesson waits for the right key and shows the next one.

How long does it take to learn?

The whole song lasts 36 seconds at 80 beats a minute. Most beginners play it through within a few tries; lower the speed with the slider to go slower.

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