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Amazing Grace/My Chains Are GoneVerse 1 Amazing grace how sweet the soundThat saved a wretch like meI once was lost but now am foundWas blind but now I see

Verse 2‘Twas grace that taught my heart to fearAnd grace my fears relievedHow precious did that grace appearThe hour I first believed

Chorus My chains are gone, I’ve been set freeMy God my Saviour has ransomed meAnd like a flood His mercy reignsUnending love, amazing grace

Verse 3The Lord has promised good to meHis word my hope securesHe will my shield and portion beAs long a life endures

Chorus My chains are gone, I’ve been set freeMy God my Saviour has ransomed meAnd like a flood His mercy reignsUnending love, amazing grace

My chains are gone, I’ve been set freeMy God my Saviour has ransomed meAnd like a flood His mercy reignsUnending love, amazing grace

Verse 4The earth shall soon dissolve like snowThe sun forbear to shineBut God who called me here belowWill be forever mineWill be forever mineYou are forever mine

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guitar chords and tipsWhile the chords in the first verse of this song look a little uninteresting at first, three types of D are used. Each is slightlydifferent, creating a subtle effect. Guitarists should use D2 in place of D(omit 3) in the music. For the key change in thissong use the capo on the first fret and play from the first verse and chorus in the music.

keyboard tipsThe repeated LH in the verse helps to keep a strict rhythm. Notice there is a key change after the 3rd verse. You can do repeats in the 1st key if you find this difficult. In the key change of the intermediate version, you may have to practicethe LH chords to make this fluent. You can play just the first bass note in every bar if this is too hard.

scripture themesActs 20:24 However, I consider my life worth nothing to me; my only aim is to finish the race and complete the task theLord Jesus has given me - the task of testifying to the good news of God’s grace.

Ephesians 2:8For it is by grace you have been saved, through faith - and this is not from yourselves, it is the gift of God.

Psalm 116:16Truly I am your servant, Lord; I serve you just as my mother did; you have freed me from my chains.

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Amazing Grace/My Chains Are GoneTraditional American Meloday

Chorus by Chris Tomlin and Louie Giglioarranged by Valmai Hill

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Amazing Grace/My Chains Are GoneTraditional American Meloday

Chorus by Chris Tomlin and Louie Giglioarranged by Valmai Hill

play today14© 2006 worshiptogether.com Songs/sixsteps Music.

Administered by Crossroad Distributors, 7 Broadway Street, Woolloongabba, QLD 4102, Australia.Used by Permission.

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