Amazing Grace

This distinctive arrangement of the well loved American hymn was influenced by the music of the African American womens's a cappella group, Sweet Honey in the Rock. Three independant /interdependent treble lines are supported by a solid bass line sung by the second altos. Arranged in A/B/A fashion, the middle verse is given a more traditional homophonic hymn-like treatment.

This SSAA arrangement translates easily to mixed choir.

Item	Voicing	Duration
SBMP 437	SSAA	2:20	Audio file		$2.05 Purchase at SBMP

Women & Trebles

Difficulty

Easy

Moderate

Amazing Grace

John Newton (1725-1807)

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.

'Twas Grace that taught my heart to fear.
 And Grace, my fears relieved.
 How precious did that Grace appear
 The hour I first believed.

Through many dangers, toils and snares
 I have already come;
 'Tis Grace that brought me safe thus far
 and Grace will lead me home.