About this song
Written by John Newton, a former slave trader turned clergyman, Amazing Grace has become the most beloved hymn in the English-speaking world. Its opening phrase is instantly recognizable at funerals, graduations and memorials.
Play it in MIDI Room
This is a simplified single-line arrangement so you can hear the melody instantly. To play the full piece with a piano roll, multi-track view, tempo control and A/B practice looping, use the main MIDI Player Online tool with your own MIDI file.
Frequently asked questions
Can I play Amazing Grace online in my browser?
Yes. Use the demo player above to hear this public-domain Hymn melody instantly, or drop your own MIDI file into the MIDI Player Online tool for full piano-roll playback, tempo control and A/B practice looping. Everything runs locally in your browser — no upload, account or install.
Who composed Amazing Grace?
Amazing Grace is Traditional (John Newton hymn, 1779) (Hymn). It is in the public domain, so it can be freely arranged, performed and used.
What key is Amazing Grace usually played in?
This arrangement is written in G major. The demo above uses that key so you can hear the melody as traditionally performed.
Is a MIDI file version of Amazing Grace available?
Instead of downloading a file, you can hear the melody right here with the built-in player. To practice it, set a slow tempo and use the A/B loop to repeat a section. You can also export or record any MIDI you play from the main MIDI Room player.