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==Music files==
==Music files==
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*{{NewWork|2009-12-29}} '''CPDL #20714:''' [http://www.cpdl.org/wiki/images/1/19/Amazing_Grace_arr_EOExcell.pdf {{pdf}}] [http://www.cpdl.org/wiki/images/1/19/Amazing_Grace_arr_EOExcell.mid {{mid}}]
*{{PostedDate|2019-01-12}} {{CPDLno|52891}} [[Media:Amazing_Grace5vv.pdf|{{pdf}}]] [[Media:Amazing_Grace5vv.mxl|{{XML}}]] [[Media:Amazing_Grace5vv.capx|{{Capx}}]]
{{Editor|David R. King|2009-12-29}}{{ScoreInfo|A4|1|15}}{{Copy|Public Domain}}
{{Editor|Andrew Sims|2019-01-12}}{{ScoreInfo|A4|1|47}}{{Copy|CPDL}}
:'''Edition notes:''' The original SATB hymn arrangement by E O Excell (1851-1921)
:{{EdNotes|A simple arrangement for SATB.}}


*{{NewWork|2009-09-19}} '''CPDL #20225:''' [http://www.cpdl.org/wiki/images/3/36/Amazing_Grace_v2.pdf {{pdf}}] [http://www.cpdl.org/wiki/images/b/b9/Amazing_Grace_v2.mid {{mid}}]  
*{{PostedDate|2018-06-21}} {{CPDLno|50247}} [[Media:Sanctus_to_Amazing_Grace.pdf|{{pdf}}]] [[Media:Sanctus_to_Amazing_Grace.mxl|{{XML}}]]
{{Editor|David R. King|2009-09-19}}{{ScoreInfo|A4|1|17}}{{Copy|CPDL}}
{{Editor|Donna DiBella|2018-06-21}}{{ScoreInfo|Letter|1|51}}{{Copy|CPDL}}
:'''Edition notes:''' Straightforward hymn-like SATB arrangement of the tune as most commonly sung
:{{EdNotes|{{Edc|arr|Donna DiBella}}. This slightly modified version of Amazing grace features the Sanctus text adapted to fit the music.}}


*{{NewWork|2006-06-17}} '''CPDL #11916:''' [http://www.mhoessl.de/html/solowerke.html {{net}}] MIDI and Finale 2004 files available.
*{{PostedDate|2018-05-24}} {{CPDLno|49817}} [[Media:McVey-Amazing_Grace.pdf|{{pdf}}]] [[Media:Amazing_Grace_(SATB).mid|{{mid}}]] [[Media:McVey-Amazing_Grace.mxl|{{XML}}]]
{{Editor|Manfred Hößl|2006-06-17}}'''Score information:''' A4, 1 page   {{Copy|CPDL}}
{{Editor|Ronald McVey|2018-05-24}}{{ScoreInfo|Letter|6|94}}{{Copy|CPDL}}
:'''Edition notes:''' Arr. [[Manfred Hößl]] for SA and organ. English and German text provided. {{FinaleReader}}
:{{EdNotes|{{Edc|arr|Ronald McVey}}. {{Cat|Music facsimiles|Scanned score}}. Arrangement of 18th century hymn using 19th century tune "Beach Spring"}}


*'''CPDL #7938:''' [http://www.adrianoseccomusic.it {{net}}] PDF and MIDI files available.
*{{PostedDate|2016-11-20}} {{CPDLno|41966}} [[Media:HYMN_Amazing_grace_SATB_with_split_alto_(Arrangement,_2013).pdf|{{pdf}}]] [[Media:HYMN_Amazing_grace_SATB_with_split_alto_(Arrangement,_2013).mxl|{{XML}}]]
{{Editor|Adriano Secco|2004-09-28}}'''Score information:''' A4, 4 pages, 128 kbytes   {{Copy|Personal}}
{{Editor|Paul Hayward|2016-11-20}}{{ScoreInfo|A4|1|54}}{{Copy|Public Domain}}
:'''Edition notes:''' arranged by [[Adriano Secco]] for SATB a cappella.
:{{EdNotes|SATB with split alto}}


*'''CPDL #4171:''' [http://www.cipoo.net/music_a.html {{net}}] PDF file available.
*{{PostedDate|2016-11-20}} {{CPDLno|41965}} [[Media:HYMN_Amazing_grace_SATB_with_split_tenor_(Arrangement,_2013).pdf|{{pdf}}]] [[Media:HYMN_Amazing_grace_SATB_with_split_tenor_(Arrangement,_2013).mxl|{{XML}}]]
{{Editor|Marco-cipoo.net|2002-11-08}}'''Score information:''' A4, 5 pages   {{Copy|Personal}}
{{Editor|Paul Hayward|2016-11-20}}{{ScoreInfo|A4|1|53}}{{Copy|Public Domain}}
:'''Edition notes:''' Score may be found under "Traditional, Popular, Folk, Spiritual" on the external site. Arr. [[Michele Gardini]] for soloist and SSATB, a cappella. Includes guitar chords.
:{{EdNotes|SATB with split tenor}}


*'''CPDL #1801:''' [http://www.evatoller.pp.se/ {{net}}] PDF and MIDI files available.
*{{PostedDate|2015-02-11}} {{CPDLno|34532}} [[Media:Jura-Ama.pdf|{{pdf}}]] [[Media:Jura-Ama.mxl|{{XML}}]]
{{Editor|Eva Toller|2000-11-27}}{{Copy|Personal}}
{{Editor|Iva Juras|2015-02-10}}{{ScoreInfo|A4|4|66}}{{Copy|CPDL}}
:'''Edition notes:''' Arr. [[Eva Toller]] for SATB a cappella. MIDI files available for each part
:{{EdNotes|{{Edc|arr|Iva Juras}} for SATB a cappella, with {{vcat|solo Mezzo-soprano|MS solo}}}}


==General Information==
*{{PostedDate|2013-09-24}} {{CPDLno|30187}} [[Media:Upton-Amazing.pdf|{{pdf}}]] [[Media:Upton-Amazing.mid|{{mid}}]] [[Media:Upton-Amazing.mxl|{{XML}}]]
'''Title:''' ''Amazing Grace''<br>
{{Editor|Christopher Upton|2013-09-24}}{{ScoreInfo|A4|1|35}}{{Copy|Creative Commons Attribution Non-Commercial Share Alike}}
{{Composer|Traditional}}
:{{EdNotes|For use as a hymn: SATB arrangement and faux-bourdon (melody in the tenor part).}}
'''Lyricist:''' [[John Newton]] (stanzas 1-6), stanza 7 by [[John Rees]] (nineteenth century)


'''Number of voices:''' 2 or 4vv '''Voicing:''' SA or SATB<br>
*{{PostedDate|2009-12-29}} {{CPDLno|20714}} [[Media:Amazing_Grace_arr_EOExcell.pdf|{{pdf}}]] [[Media:Amazing_Grace_arr_EOExcell.mid|{{mid}}]]
'''Genre:''' {{pcat|Sacred| music}}, [[:Category:Hymns|Hymns]]/[[Spirituals]]<br>
{{Editor|David R. King|2009-12-29}}{{ScoreInfo|A4|1|15}}{{Copy|Public Domain}}
{{Language|English}}
:{{EdNotes|The original SATB hymn arrangement by E O Excell (1851-1921)}}
'''Instruments:''' some arrangements {{acap}}, some with {{OrgAcc|organ}} (see edition notes)<br>
'''Published:'''


'''Description:'''
*{{PostedDate|2009-09-19}} {{CPDLno|20225}} [[Media:Amazing_Grace_v2.pdf|{{pdf}}]] [[Media:Amazing_Grace_v2.mid|{{mid}}]]
{{Editor|David R. King|2009-09-19}}{{ScoreInfo|A4|1|17}}{{Copy|CPDL}}
:{{EdNotes|Straightforward hymn-like SATB arrangement of the tune as most commonly sung}}


'''External websites:'''
*{{PostedDate|2006-06-17}} {{CPDLno|11916}} In German: [[Media:mh-Amazing-Amazing grace 2 dt.pdf|{{pdf}}]] [[Media:mh-Amazing-Amazing grace 2 dt.mxl|{{XML}}]] In English: [[Media:mh-Amazing-Amazing grace 2 en.pdf|{{pdf}}]] [[Media:mh-Amazing-Amazing grace 2 en.mxl|{{XML}}]] [{{website|hoessl-solo}} {{net}}] {{Hoessl}} {{FinaleReader}}
{{Editor|Manfred Hößl|2006-06-17}}{{ScoreInfo|A4|1|}}{{Copy|CPDL}}
:{{EdNotes|{{Edc|arr|Manfred Hößl}} for SA and organ.}}


==Original text and translations==
*{{PostedDate|2004-09-28}} {{CPDLno|7938}} [http://www.adrianoseccomusic.it {{net}}] PDF and MIDI files available.
{{Text|English}}
{{Editor|Adriano Secco|2004-09-28}}{{ScoreInfo|A4|4|128}}{{Copy|Personal}}
:{{EdNotes|{{Edc|arr|Adriano Secco}} for SATB a cappella.}}


:Amazing grace! how sweet the sound,
*{{PostedDate|2002-11-08}} {{CPDLno|4171}} [{{website|cipoo_a}} {{net}}] PDF file available.
:that saved a wretch like me!
{{Editor|Marco Gallo|2002-11-08}}{{ScoreInfo|A4|5|}}{{Copy|Personal}}
:I once was lost but now am found,
:{{EdNotes|Score may be found under "Traditional, Popular, Folk, Spiritual" on the external site. Arr. [[Michele Gardini]] for soloist and SSATB, a cappella. Includes guitar chords.}}
:was blind but now I see.


:'Twas grace that taught my heart to fear,
*{{PostedDate|2000-11-27}} {{CPDLno|1801}} [http://www.evatoller.se/ {{net}}] PDF and MIDI files available.
:and grace my fears relieved;
{{Editor|Eva Toller|2000-11-27}}{{ScoreInfo|A4|6|170}}{{Copy|Personal}}
:how precious did that grace appear
:{{EdNotes|{{Edc|arr|Eva Toller}} for SATB a cappella. All files are available on http://www.evatoller.se/main_mixed_titles_A-D.html (MIDI files available for each part.)}}
:the hour I first believed!


:The Lord has promised good to me,
==General Information==
:his word my hope secures;
{{Title|''Amazing Grace''}}
:he will my shield and portion be
{{Composer|Traditional}}
:as long as life endures.
{{Lyricist|John Newton (hymnwriter)| (stanzas 1-6), stanza 7 by [[John Rees]] (nineteenth century)}}


:Through many dangers, toils, and snares,
{{Voicing|2 or 4|SA}} or {{Cat|SATB}}
:I have already come;
{{Genre|Sacred|Hymns|Spirituals}} &nbsp; {{Meter|86. 86 (C.M.)}}
:'tis grace hath brought me safe thus far,
{{Language|English}}
:and grace will lead me home.
{{Instruments|various (see edition notes) A cappella, Organ}}
 
{{Pub|1|}}
:Yea, when this flesh and heart shall fail,
{{Descr| }}
:And mortal life shall cease,
{{#ExtWeb:
:I shall possess, within the veil,
*[https://www.shenandoahharmony.com/2015/did-lucius-chapin-write-the-amazing-grace-tune/ Discussion of possible composer]}}
:A life of joy and peace.
==Original text and translations==
 
{{LinkText|Amazing grace! how sweet the sound}}
:The world shall soon dissolve like snow,
:The sun refuse to shine;
:But God, who called me here below,
:Shall be forever mine.
 
:When we've been there ten thousand years,
:bright shining as the sun,
:we've no less days to sing God's praise
:than when we'd first begun.


[[Category:Sheet music]]
[[Category:Sheet music]]
[[Category:Hymns]]
[[Category:Spirituals]]
[[Category:86. 86 (C.M.)]]
[[Category:SATB]]
[[Category:SA]]
[[Category:Modern music]]
[[Category:Modern music]]

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  • (Posted 2019-01-12)  CPDL #52891:       
Editor: Andrew Sims (submitted 2019-01-12).   Score information: A4, 1 page, 47 kB   Copyright: CPDL
Edition notes: A simple arrangement for SATB.
  • (Posted 2018-06-21)  CPDL #50247:     
Editor: Donna DiBella (submitted 2018-06-21).   Score information: Letter, 1 page, 51 kB   Copyright: CPDL
Edition notes: Arranged by Donna DiBella. This slightly modified version of Amazing grace features the Sanctus text adapted to fit the music.
  • (Posted 2018-05-24)  CPDL #49817:       
Editor: Ronald McVey (submitted 2018-05-24).   Score information: Letter, 6 pages, 94 kB   Copyright: CPDL
Edition notes: Arranged by Ronald McVey. Scanned score. Arrangement of 18th century hymn using 19th century tune "Beach Spring"
  • (Posted 2016-11-20)  CPDL #41966:     
Editor: Paul Hayward (submitted 2016-11-20).   Score information: A4, 1 page, 54 kB   Copyright: Public Domain
Edition notes: SATB with split alto
  • (Posted 2016-11-20)  CPDL #41965:     
Editor: Paul Hayward (submitted 2016-11-20).   Score information: A4, 1 page, 53 kB   Copyright: Public Domain
Edition notes: SATB with split tenor
  • (Posted 2015-02-11)  CPDL #34532:     
Editor: Iva Juras (submitted 2015-02-10).   Score information: A4, 4 pages, 66 kB   Copyright: CPDL
Edition notes: Arranged by Iva Juras for SATB a cappella, with MS solo
  • (Posted 2013-09-24)  CPDL #30187:       
Editor: Christopher Upton (submitted 2013-09-24).   Score information: A4, 1 page, 35 kB   Copyright: CC BY NC SA
Edition notes: For use as a hymn: SATB arrangement and faux-bourdon (melody in the tenor part).
  • (Posted 2009-12-29)  CPDL #20714:     
Editor: David R. King (submitted 2009-12-29).   Score information: A4, 1 page, 15 kB   Copyright: Public Domain
Edition notes: The original SATB hymn arrangement by E O Excell (1851-1921)
  • (Posted 2009-09-19)  CPDL #20225:     
Editor: David R. King (submitted 2009-09-19).   Score information: A4, 1 page, 17 kB   Copyright: CPDL
Edition notes: Straightforward hymn-like SATB arrangement of the tune as most commonly sung
  • (Posted 2006-06-17)  CPDL #11916:  In German:     In English:     Network.png MIDI and zipped Finale files available. Finale files may be viewed and printed with Finale Reader.
Editor: Manfred Hößl (submitted 2006-06-17).   Score information: A4, 1 page   Copyright: CPDL
Edition notes: Arranged by Manfred Hößl for SA and organ.
  • (Posted 2004-09-28)  CPDL #07938:  Network.png PDF and MIDI files available.
Editor: Adriano Secco (submitted 2004-09-28).   Score information: A4, 4 pages, 128 kB   Copyright: Personal
Edition notes: Arranged by Adriano Secco for SATB a cappella.
  • (Posted 2002-11-08)  CPDL #04171:  Network.png PDF file available.
Editor: Marco Gallo (submitted 2002-11-08).   Score information: A4, 5 pages   Copyright: Personal
Edition notes: Score may be found under "Traditional, Popular, Folk, Spiritual" on the external site. Arr. Michele Gardini for soloist and SSATB, a cappella. Includes guitar chords.
  • (Posted 2000-11-27)  CPDL #01801:  Network.png PDF and MIDI files available.
Editor: Eva Toller (submitted 2000-11-27).   Score information: A4, 6 pages, 170 kB   Copyright: Personal
Edition notes: Arranged by Eva Toller for SATB a cappella. All files are available on http://www.evatoller.se/main_mixed_titles_A-D.html (MIDI files available for each part.)

General Information

Title: Amazing Grace
Composer: Anonymous (Traditional)
Lyricist: John Newton (hymnwriter) (stanzas 1-6), stanza 7 by John Rees (nineteenth century)

Number of voices: 2 or 4vv   Voicing: SA
or SATB Genre: SacredHymnSpiritual   Meter: 86. 86 (C.M.)

Language: English
Instruments: various (see edition notes) A cappella, Organ

First published:
Description: 

External websites:

Original text and translations

Original text and translations may be found at Amazing grace! how sweet the sound.