Broken Vessels (Amazing Grace)

· by Joel Houston

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Oh, these (Am)piec es,

bro ken and (C)scat tered,

in mer cy (Am)gath ered,

mend ed and (C)whole.

So Emp ty (Am)hand ed,

but not for (C)sak en,

I’ve been set (G)free,

I’ve been set (Am)free.

A (F)maz ing grace,

how (G)sweet the sound

that (Am)saved

a wretch like me.

Ooh, whoa.

I once was lost,

but (G)now I am found;

was (Am)blind,

but now I see.

Oh, I can see Your (C)love.

Oh, I can see the (Am)love

in Your eyes,

lay ing Your self (C)down,

rais ing up the (Am)bro

ken to life.

You take our (Am)fail ure,

You take our (C)weak ness.

You set Your (Am)treas ure

in jars of (C)clay.

So take this (Am)heart, Lord;

I’ll be Your (C)ves sel,

the world to (G)see

Your life in (Am)me.

A (F)maz ing grace,

how (G)sweet the sound

that (Am)saved

a wretch like me.

Ooh, whoa.

I once was lost,

but (G)now I am found;

was (Am)blind,

but now I see.

Oh, I can see Your (C)love.

Oh, I can see the (Am)love

in Your eyes,

lay ing Your self (C)down,

rais ing up the (Am)bro

ken to life.

You take our

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Broken Vessels (Amazing Grace) by Joel Houston — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “Broken Vessels (Amazing Grace)” by Joel Houston in our color-coded kid songbook view — every note is colored by pitch (red C, orange D, yellow E, green F, blue G, purple A, pink B) and the lyrics sit directly under each note, so children can sing along while they play. The song is in the key of C at 72 BPM, a comfortable easy-level arrangement perfect for first-time learners.

Tips for parents & teachers

Start at 50% tempo using the BPM control. Speed up only when your child can play through without stopping.
Turn on the metronome from the top bar to build steady rhythm.
Use the segmented OFF / C / 1 button to toggle note labels on the staff and keys — kids learn note names faster with letters showing.
Tap a measure number on the timeline to jump to a specific section for repeat practice.

Frequently asked questions

Is "Broken Vessels (Amazing Grace)" good for a child learning piano?: Yes — this color-coded arrangement is designed for ages 4-12. Each note is colored by pitch so kids match colors to keys, no music reading required. Lyrics sit under every note for sing-along play.
What age can start with "Broken Vessels (Amazing Grace)"?: Children as young as 4 can follow the color-coded notes. By age 6-7 most kids can play through the song themselves with light guidance. Parent help is recommended for the first few sessions.
Do we need a piano teacher to use this?: No — the color-coded format is designed to be self-explanatory. Parents with no music background can supervise. Teachers can also use it as an introductory lesson tool.
Can we print the sheet music?: Yes — tap "Download Sheet Music" above for a free printable PDF with the same color-coded notes that appear on screen.
What other Joel Houston songs work for kids?: Try "From The Inside Out", "The Stand". All play with color-coded notes; pick a familiar tune to keep kids engaged.