By James / August 4, 2023

Amazing Grace – Fingerstyle Version (Easy 3 Chord Song on Guitar)

This Amazing Grace guitar chord chart and guitar tutorial will guide you through an easy fingerpicking version of this classic song. We will cover the fingerstyle pattern, the 3 simple chord shapes and lyrics.

This song uses 3 basic chord shapes: G, C, D. Since this song is in 3-4 time we have to count it a particular way. 1+2+3+. Near the bottom of this page, you will find the Amazing Grace chords and lyrics, which will guide you through this song from start to finish.

We begin with the fundamentals of fingerstyle. From this solid foundation, we build our fingerpicking skills! You’ll learn essential techniques and styles like travis picking, adding embellishments, reading TAB and more!

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Amazing Grace Fingerstyle Pattern

amazing grace fingerpicking pattern — Amazing Grace’s fingerpicking pattern changes depending on the chord. The fingers pick the top 3 strings, and the thumb picks a different root note, depending on the chord shape.

Amazing Grace Chords

g chord guitar

c chord guitar

d chord guitar

Amazing Grace Guitar Chord Chart

*Play the fingerpicking pattern one time per chord symbol*

[Chorus]
 G      G          C         G
Amazing Grace! (how sweet the sound)
     G       G           D    D
That saved a wretch like me!
  G        G         C      G
I once was lost, but now am found,
    G           D     G     G
Was blind, but now I see.

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[Verse 1]
      G          G         C        G
'Twas grace that taught my heart to fear,
    G        G       D      D
And grace my fears relieved.
    G        G        C       G
How precious did that grace appear,
    G      D       G
The hour I first believed.
 
 
[Verse 2]
      G      G        C         G
Through many dangers, toils and snares
   G       G    D     D
We have already come
      G          G          C         G
'Twas grace hath brought us safe thus far
    G          D       G     G
And grace will lead us home
 
 
[Verse 3]
     G          G         C        G
When we've been there ten thousand years,
       G       G      D       D
Bright shining as the sun,
      G       G       C          G
We've no less days to sing God's praise
     G       D       G     G
Than when we first begun.
 

[Chorus]
 G      G          C         G
Amazing Grace! (how sweet the sound)
     G       G           D    D
That saved a wretch like me!
  G        G         C      G
I once was lost, but now am found,
    G           D     G     G
Was blind, but now I see.