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“Amazing Grace” was written by John Newton, a slave trader turned minister. His story is one of many throughout history that show the amazing grace of God and that no one is beyond His forgiveness.
“Amazing Grace” was written by John Newton, a slave trader turned minister. His story is one of many throughout history that show the amazing grace of God and that no one is beyond His forgiveness.
| Words: | John Newton |
|---|---|
| Music: | traditional |
| Key: | E / F / G major |
| Time Sig: | 3/4 |
| Tempo: | 124 | ballad |
| Tune: | AMAZING GRACE |
| Meter: | C.M. |
| CCLI #: | 5259700 |
| Verse: | John 9:25 |
My new “Amazing Grace” opens on a minor chord (something I’ve honestly never heard anyone else do), holds tension through nearly the whole song, then finally lands home on the major root in the last verse. I also added a little tag on each verse that fills the song out and adds real power without turning into a whole new chorus.