Broken Vessels (Amazing Grace) by Hillsong Worship — album cover

Broken Vessels (Amazing Grace) Chords

Hillsong Worship · No Other Name

70 BPM 4/4 4:07 Beginner worship

Chords4

InIntro4 bars

V1Verse 18 bars

.All these pieces broken and scattered

.In mercy gathered mended and whole

.Empty handed but not forsaken

.I've been set free

CChorus8 bars

Amazing grace

.How sweet the sound

.That saved a wretch like me

.I once was lost but now I'm found

.Was blind but now I see

BBridge8 bars

.Oh I can see You now

.Oh I can see the love in Your eyes

.Laying Yourself down

.Raising up the broken to life

IInterlude4 bars

V2Verse 28 bars

.You take our failure, You take our weakness

.You set Your treasure, In jars of clay

.So take this heart Lord, I'll be Your vessel

.The world to see, Your life in me

CChorusRepeat · 8 bars

BBridgeRepeat · 8 bars

CChorusRepeat · 8 bars

BBridge 8 bars

.Oh I can see You now

.Oh I can see the love in Your eyes

.Laying Yourself down

.Raising up the broken to life

Beyond the notes

A chart only shows the chords. Here is the easiest way to play Broken Vessels (Amazing Grace) on guitar, and a place to take it once you know it.

Easiest on guitar

The original key already fits open chords.

EmGDC

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Broken Vessels (Amazing Grace) chords in other keys

The same progression moved to whichever key suits your voice. Pick one to transpose the chart and the playback.

Key of G Original: EmGDC
Key of C: AmCGF
Key of D: BmDAG
Key of A: F#mAED
Key of E: C#mEBA
Key of F: DmFCBb

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About Broken Vessels (Amazing Grace)

Broken Vessels (Amazing Grace) by Hillsong Worship — G major, 70 BPM, beginner. Built around Em, C, G and D. Transpose to any key right on the page. The chart moves through Intro, Verse, Chorus, Bridge, Interlude and Bridge , using 4 chords in total — a slow and emotional worship song, and G major is warm and open — one of the most natural guitar keys.

Chord progressions in this song: I–V–vi–IV (Axis), vi–IV–I–V (Sensitive)

Frequently asked questions

Who wrote Broken Vessels (Amazing Grace)?

Broken Vessels (Amazing Grace) was written by Joel Houston, performed here by Hillsong Worship. It appears on the album "No Other Name".

What key is Broken Vessels (Amazing Grace) in?

Broken Vessels (Amazing Grace) is in G major.

What are the chords in Broken Vessels (Amazing Grace)?

The chord chart uses 4 chords: Em, G, D, C.

How fast is Broken Vessels (Amazing Grace)?

Broken Vessels (Amazing Grace) is played at 70 BPM (beats per minute) — a slow and emotional feel.

Is Broken Vessels (Amazing Grace) easy to play?

Broken Vessels (Amazing Grace) is built around 4 main chords — 4 in total once you count the passing chords — so it's rated Beginner. Most beginners can learn it in one session.

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