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 β€” Classic Piano Sheet Music

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Read "Pretty Amazing Grace" by Neil Diamond in classic piano notation β€” both hands, real chords + notes, in the published key of B. Engraved server-side from the publisher MusicXML; click any note to jump there as the score follows along at 136 BPM.

Tip: Use the speed control to practice at 70% tempo first. Focus on tricky chord transitions before attempting the full arrangement.

About β€œPretty Amazing Grace”

Is this the same engraved sheet music a piano teacher would print for "Pretty Amazing Grace"?
Yes β€” the score is rendered server-side from the publisher MusicXML using Verovio (the same engine RISM and OpenScore use). Standard piano notation, treble + bass staves, real chord symbols, key signature B. Print-quality and identical to what you'd see in a printed piano book.
What key is "Pretty Amazing Grace" by Neil Diamond played in?
Pretty Amazing Grace is arranged in the key of B on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
What's the tempo (BPM) of "Pretty Amazing Grace"?
The arrangement plays at 136 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "Pretty Amazing Grace" easy to play on piano?
This is a medium-difficulty arrangement. Most players can learn it within a few practice sessions using the speed control.
Can I download sheet music for "Pretty Amazing Grace"?
Yes β€” registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "Pretty Amazing Grace"?
"Pretty Amazing Grace" was originally performed by Neil Diamond. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
What chords are used in "Pretty Amazing Grace"?
This arrangement uses 8 chords: A, Bm, C, D, Em, F#, F#m, G.
What other songs by Neil Diamond can I play here?
Try "ALONE AGAIN NATURALLY", "I AM...I SAID", "HELLO AGAIN". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
Is this the same notation a piano teacher would hand me?
Yes β€” "Pretty Amazing Grace" is rendered at engraver quality (the Verovio engine, the same toolkit RISM and OpenScore editions use) from the original publisher MusicXML. You get standard piano notation: treble + bass clefs, key signature B, time signature, beams, dynamics β€” everything a printed sheet music book would have. Great for piano students learning to read music properly.
What's the difference between Sheet Music and the other modes here?
Sheet Music is the "classic" view β€” the one your piano teacher uses. Other modes (Beginner, Fall Down, Simple Sheet, Lead Sheet) trade real notation for color-coded notes and falling shapes to help absolute beginners. Use Sheet Music once you're ready to read both hands at once from real notation.
Can I practice from this view at my own pace?
Yes β€” slow the tempo from 136 BPM down (or up) without changing the pitch. The score scrolls in time and the currently playing note is highlighted, so you can drill a tough bar at half speed and bump it up once it feels comfortable.
Why can I click a note in the score?
Every notehead is interactive. Click and the audio jumps to that moment so you can drill a specific phrase or bar instead of replaying from the top. The currently playing note is highlighted as the music advances so your eye never loses its place.
Can I download the sheet music as a PDF?
Yes β€” Sheet Music PDF is one of the download formats for this song. The engraved score prints page-perfect on A4 / Letter so you can practice from paper as well as on screen.