Broken Vessels (Amazing Grace)

by Joel Houston
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Lyrics

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,

Iโ€™ve been set (G)free,

Iโ€™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;

Iโ€™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) โ€” Karaoke: Lyrics & Chords to Sing & Play Along

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Free karaoke for "Broken Vessels (Amazing Grace)" by Joel Houston: lyrics on screen with the chords above each line and a bouncing ball that lands on every word in time. Sing along, or play along on guitar or piano from the chord chart. Change the key to fit your voice, slow the tempo down. Key of C, 72 BPM.

Tip: Start at 50% speed to get comfortable with the fingering, then work your way up to full tempo.

About โ€œBroken Vessels (Amazing Grace)โ€

What key is "Broken Vessels (Amazing Grace)" by Joel Houston played in?
Broken Vessels (Amazing Grace) is arranged in the key of C on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
What's the tempo (BPM) of "Broken Vessels (Amazing Grace)"?
The arrangement plays at 72 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "Broken Vessels (Amazing Grace)" easy to play on piano?
Yes โ€” this is one of our beginner-friendly arrangements with simplified chords and color-coded notes.
Can I download sheet music for "Broken Vessels (Amazing Grace)"?
Yes โ€” registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "Broken Vessels (Amazing Grace)"?
"Broken Vessels (Amazing Grace)" was originally performed by Joel Houston. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
What other songs by Joel Houston can I play here?
Try "From The Inside Out", "The Stand". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
Is there a karaoke version of "Broken Vessels (Amazing Grace)" with lyrics?
Yes โ€” this is a free karaoke slide for "Broken Vessels (Amazing Grace)" by Joel Houston. The lyrics appear on screen a line at a time and each word lights up exactly when it's sung, with a bouncing ball leading you word to word. A backing plays underneath so you can just sing.
Does it show chords so I can play along on guitar or piano?
It does โ€” a chord symbol sits on a thin row just above the lyric it changes on, so the same screen doubles as a lyrics-and-chords chart. Guitarists can strum the changes and pianists can comp while singing; the chords are colour-coded and move with the live transpose if you change key.
Can I change the key of "Broken Vessels (Amazing Grace)" to match my voice or capo?
Yes. The original is in C, but the live transpose control shifts the whole song up or down semitones until the melody sits in your range (or maps to an easier guitar shape / capo position) โ€” the on-screen chords and the backing move with it.
Can I slow "Broken Vessels (Amazing Grace)" down to learn the words and chords?
Yes โ€” the tempo control lets you take it as slow as you need while the lyrics still light up in time and the ball keeps you on the beat. Speed it back up once you can sing and play it through.