AMAZING GRACE
BA1, Unit 8
Tempo: ~70 bpm. |
Lyrics: John Newton
Melody: Traditional American |
Accordion Notation
Beats per bar = 3
Beat symbol = Dot ( . ) or equivalent |
Either row (high): Buttons 5 - 8
Verse 1 (of 4 or more)
"5 "5* :6 "7 "6 :7 .7* :6 .5* :5
A __ - maz - ing__ grace! How sweet the sound
"5 "5* :6 "7 "6 :7 "7* "7 .::8
That__ saved a___ wretch like ___ me!
.7 ;8 "7 "8 "7 :6 .5 ;5* "6 "6 "5* :5
I once__ was__ lost, but now__ am__ found;
"5 "5* :6 "7 "6 :7 .7* .::6
Was__ blind, but__ now I see
"5 "5* :6 "7 "6 :7 .7* :6 .5* :5
A __ - maz - ing__ grace! How sweet the sound
"5 "5* :6 "7 "6 :7 "7* "7 .::8
That__ saved a___ wretch like ___ me!
.7 ;8 "7 "8 "7 :6 .5 ;5* "6 "6 "5* :5
I once__ was__ lost, but now__ am__ found;
"5 "5* :6 "7 "6 :7 .7* .::6
Was__ blind, but__ now I see
Embedded youTube VIDEOS
Key: G Tempo: ~65 bpm Group: Flashmob in Tweede Kamer gebouw Posted by: Cees van der wal Singing begins at time 0:23 |
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Key: Eb from time 0:49 to 3:42
F from time 3:42 to end (final verse) Tempo: ~70 bpm Singer: Judy Collins, with the Boys Choir of Harlem (1993) Posted by: Beta Hi Fi Archive Singing begins at time 0:49 |
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Key: D
Tempo: ~85 bpm. Singer: Dolly Parton Posted by: dollyadict |
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Key: F#
Tempo: ~55 bpm Singer: Nana Mouskouri Posted by: sdorr |
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Key: G
Performer: Anthony (Tony) Archibald Posted by: threelegsoman |
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Key: F
Tempo: ~85 bpm Accordionist: Hubert ? Posted by: Akkordeon-Hubert |
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Key: E Verse 1 time 0 to 0:46
F Verse 2 0:46 to 1:31 F# Verse 3 1:31 to 2:17 G Verse 4 2:17 to end Tempo: ~75 bpm Singer: George Jones Posted by: Warren Stanley |
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Key: F# from time 0 to 2:17
G from time 2:17 to end Tempo: ~65 bpm Singer: Charlotte Church Posted by: CharlotteChurchVEVO |
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Key: C
Tempo: ~65 bpm Singers: ? (in Cherokee language) Posted by: Nancy W. Singing begins at time 0:26 |
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Background Materials, Information & Links
Lyrics:
Verses 1 to 3 at right were written by John Newton; he also wrote three more verses, not included here, but found in the first link below. Verse 4 at right is of African- American origin. |
Amazing grace! How sweet the sound
That saved a wretch like me! I once was lost, but now am found; Was blind, but now I see. ’Twas grace that taught my heart to fear, And grace my fears relieved; How precious did that grace appear The hour I first believed. Through many dangers, toils and snares, I have already come; ’Tis grace hath brought me safe thus far, And grace will lead me home. When we’ve been there ten thousand years, Bright shining as the sun, We’ve no less days to sing God’s praise Than when we’d first begun. |
Background Links:
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Click HERE for additional info about this song.
Click HERE for biographical info on John Newton. Click HERE for information on the movie "Amazing Grace", about the late 18th and early 19th century campaign in Britain to end the slave trade, with a focus on the role played by William Wilberforce. The full movie is available on DVD, and perhaps online also; click HERE for "trailer". |