Verse 1
G C G G D G
Amazing grace how sweet the sound, That saved a wretch like me
G G/B C G D G G
I once was lost but now I'm found, Was blind but now I see
Verse 2
G C G G D G
'Twas grace that taught my heart to fear, And grace my fears relieved
G G/B C G D G G
How precious did that grace appear, The hour I first believed
Chorus
G/B C G/B
My chains are gone I've been set free
C/E G D
My God my Savior has ransomed me
G/B C G/B
And like a flood His mercy reigns
Am7 D7 G
Unending love amazing grace
Verse 3
G C G G D G
The Lord has promised good to me, His word my hope secures
G G/B C G D G G
He will my shield and portion be, As long as life endures
Verse 4
G C G G D G
The earth shall soon dissolve like snow, The sun forbear to shine
G G/B C G D G G
But God who called me here below, Will be forever mine
D G G D G G
Will be forever mine, You are forever mine
Amazing Grace (My Chains Are Gone) Lyrics:
Verse 1
Amazing grace how sweet the sound, That saved a wretch like me
I once was lost but now I'm found, Was blind but now I see
Verse 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
Chorus
My chains are gone I've been set free
My God my Savior has ransomed me
And like a flood His mercy reigns
Unending love amazing grace
Verse 3
The Lord has promised good to me, His word my hope secures
He will my shield and portion be, As long as life endures
Verse 4
The earth shall soon dissolve like snow, The sun forbear to shine
But God who called me here below, Will be forever mine
Will be forever mine, You are forever mine
Amazing grace how sweet the sound, That saved a wretch like me
I once was lost but now I'm found, Was blind but now I see
Verse 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
Chorus
My chains are gone I've been set free
My God my Savior has ransomed me
And like a flood His mercy reigns
Unending love amazing grace
Verse 3
The Lord has promised good to me, His word my hope secures
He will my shield and portion be, As long as life endures
Verse 4
The earth shall soon dissolve like snow, The sun forbear to shine
But God who called me here below, Will be forever mine
Will be forever mine, You are forever mine
Amazing Grace (My Chains Are Gone) Audio (Listen):
About This Song
“Amazing Grace (My Chains Are Gone)” by Chris Tomlin is a modern hymn centered on grace, freedom, mercy, hope, and the saving work of Jesus. It is commonly used as a response song or hymn of reflection because its familiar melody and added chorus help the congregation celebrate God’s grace and the freedom found in Christ.
- Artist: Chris Tomlin
- Authors: John Newton, Chris Tomlin, Louie Giglio
- Original Key: G
- Suggested Worship Key: G
- Album: See The Morning
- CCLI Song Number: 4768151
- Meter: 4/4
- Style: Ballad
- Tempo: Slow
- Common Themes: grace, freedom, mercy, hope, salvation
- Best For: response, reflection, communion, Easter worship, hymn worship
- Difficulty: Easy
Last reviewed by: Ethan Joyce

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