Is "Pretty 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 "Pretty 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.

How many chords does "Pretty Amazing Grace" use?

Just 8 chords: A, Bm, C, D, Em, F#, F#m, G. Take it one section at a time.

What other Neil Diamond songs work for kids?

Try "ALONE AGAIN NATURALLY", "I AM...I SAID", "HELLO AGAIN". All play with color-coded notes; pick a familiar tune to keep kids engaged.

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Pretty Amazing Grace

· by Neil Diamond

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Lyrics

(Bm)Pret ty a maz ing grace is what you showed me.

(Em)Pret ty a maz ing grace is who you are.

(Bm)I was an emp ty ves sel;

(A)you filled me up in side,

(G)and with a maz ing grace, re stored my (Bm)pride.

(D)Pret ty a maz ing grace is how you saved me;

(Em)and with a maz ing grace, re claimed my heart.

(Bm)Love in the midst of cha (Em)os,

(A)calm in the heat of war,

(G)showed with a maz ing grace what love was for.

You (CN.C.)for gave my (G)in sen si (A)tiv i (Bm)ty, and my at (G)tempt to (A)then mis (D)lead you.

(Bm)You stood be (G)side a (A)wretch quench like (Bm)me.

Your pret ty a maz ing grace

when grace was all I need (Bm)it ed.

(D)Stum bled in side the door way of your chap el,

(Em)hum bled and awed by ev ’ry thing I found.

I (F#m)Beau ty and love sur round me,

you (A)freed me from what I feared.

(G)Asked for a maz ing grace, and you ap peared.

You (CN.C.)o ver came my (G)loss sen of (A)hope and (Bm)faith, gave me a (G)truth I (A)could be (D)lieve in.

(Bm)You led me (G)to a (A)high quench er (Bm)place,

Your showed your a maz ing grace

when grace was what I need (Bm)it ed.

(D)Look in a mir ror, I see your re flec tion;

(Em)o pen a book, you live on ev ’ry page.

I (F#m)fall and you’re there to lift me;

you (A)share ev ’ry road I climb;

(G)and with a maz ing grace, you ease my mind.

You (CN.C.)o ver came my (CN.C.)Came to you with

In your a maz ing (A)grace, I had a vi sion;

(Em)from that a maz ing place, I came to be.

(Bm)In to the night I wan dered,

and (A)wan der ing aim less ly,

(G)found your a maz ing grace to com fort (Bm)me.

(Bm)Pret ty a maz ing.

(A)Pret ty a maz ing.

(Bm)Pret ty a maz ing.

(A)Pret ty a maz ing.

(Bm)Pret ty a maz ing.

(A)Pret ty a maz ing.

(Bm)Pret ty a maz ing.

(A)Pret ty a maz ing.

You (CN.C.)o ver came my (G)loss of (A)hope and (Bm)faith, gave me a (G)truth I (A)could be (D)lieve in.

(Bm)You led me (G)to that (A)high er (Bm)place, showed me that (G)love,

and (A)truth,

and (G)hope,

and (A)grace

were all I need ed.

Pretty Amazing Grace by Neil Diamond — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “Pretty Amazing Grace” by Neil Diamond 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 B at 136 BPM, a medium-difficulty arrangement — try slowing the tempo down using the BPM control.

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 "Pretty 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 "Pretty 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.
How many chords does "Pretty Amazing Grace" use?: Just 8 chords: A, Bm, C, D, Em, F#, F#m, G. Take it one section at a time.
What other Neil Diamond songs work for kids?: Try "ALONE AGAIN NATURALLY", "I AM...I SAID", "HELLO AGAIN". All play with color-coded notes; pick a familiar tune to keep kids engaged.