Amazing Grace (how sweet the sound) - Karaoke Version Female Key of C major Amazing grace! (how sweet the sound) Author: John Newton (1779) [Verse1] 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. [Verse2] 'Twas grace that taught My heart to fear, and grace my fears relieved; how precious did that grace appear the hour I first believed! [Verse3] The Lord has promised good to me, his word my hope secures; he will my shield and portion be as long as life endures. [Verse4] And, when this flesh and heart shall fail, and mortal life shall cease: I shall possess, within the veil, a life of joy and peace. 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 Was blind, but now I see.