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Amazing Grace easy piano by numbers

Q: 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.

Q: 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.

Words by John Newton (1779), tune « New Britain » · 36 s · 32 notes · public domain

Amazing Grace is easy to play on the piano with numbers. One hand, 6 keys, about 36 seconds: press the numbers in order, as they light up, and the lesson waits for you. Free, no account needed.

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Amazing grace! 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 keys (all white keys) and the right hand only: 32 notes, about 36 seconds at 80 BPM in 3/4 time. The words are in English.

Find key 1: G3 (below middle C). The other numbers go up from there, to the next key the song uses.

Press ▶ Listen to hear the song while the numbers light up.

Press 🎹 Play it and play the numbers in order; an arrow shows the next key, and the lesson waits for you.

Want the rhythm too? Press 🌧 Falling notes: each note falls onto its key, and its length shows how long to hold it (how falling notes work).

Finish the song for up to three stars — fewer mistakes, more stars.

The keys

Number	Note	Key	Where
1	G	G3	below middle C
2	A	A3	below middle C
3	C	C4	middle C
4	D	D4	above middle C
5	E	E4	above middle C
6	G	G4	above middle C

Number

Note

Key

Where

below middle C

middle C

above 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
Amazing grace! How sweet the sound

G C E C E D G
that saved a wretch like me!

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

G C E C E D C
was blind, but now I see.

Questions

How do you play Amazing Grace on the piano, the easy way?

With one hand and 6 keys: put a finger on key 1, G3, and number the keys the song uses from there. Then press the numbers in order: 1 3 5 3 5 4 3 2 1 (in letter notes: G C E C E D C A G). The whole song lasts about 36 seconds; the lesson on this page shows the next key and waits for you.

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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Amazing Grace easy piano by numbers

The number sheet

How to play Amazing Grace on the piano

The keys

Amazing Grace in letter notes

Questions

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