Amazing Grace
Aaron Neville Lyrics


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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




Overall Meaning

Aaron Neville's rendition of "Amazing Grace" is a deeply emotional and powerful interpretation of this classic hymn. The song starts with the iconic line "Amazing Grace how sweet the sound," which sets the tone for the entire song. The lyrics speak to the transformative power of grace in the singer's life, as the melody gently glides through a range of emotions, from humility to gratitude to hopefulness.


The lyrics capture the idea that grace can overcome any obstacle, even the deepest sense of despair and hopelessness. They reveal a sense of darkness that the singer has found themselves in and the subsequent redemption they found through grace. The line, "That saved a wretch like me!" stands out as a poignant expression of the singer's self-realization of past mistakes and need for forgiveness. The hymn tells a story of salvation, and through the weighty, soulful conviction in Neville's voice it becomes clear that the singer has indeed been saved by grace.


Line by Line Meaning

Amazing Grace how sweet the sound
The grace of God is amazing and its impact is sweet and comforting


That saved a wretch like me!
God's grace saved me, a person who was unworthy and sinful


I once was lost, but now am found
I was spiritually lost and directionless, but God's grace has led me to discover my true purpose and find my way


Was blind, but now I see
I was ignorant and unaware of the truth of God's mercy, but now I have gained knowledge and clarity through faith




Lyrics Β© BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Capitol CMG Publishing, Integrity Music, Downtown Music Publishing
Written by: DAVID DELARGY, MIKE HEDGES, SALLI ISAAK, EUGENE O'HAGAN, MARTIN O'HAGAN, HERBERT SALLY, TRADITIONAL

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Comments from YouTube:

D. Marsh

Thank God for you a great voice like Aaron Neville and my favorite song of Amazing Grace! God's Grace is Awesome and Amazing!!!

Gail Bowman

I will never stop listening to this, it is heavenly! God bless Aaron Neville.

Josh Holmes

Whoever gave thumbs down,Truly doesn't know the sound of a pure Angel's voice...

Daughter of the Risen King

Judy Collins version is beautiful but not better two very different approach and styles both are very good β€πŸ•Š

Nijole Sopher

Ty josh holmes, "" AARON NEVILLE"" IS ONE OF MY TOP SINGERSπŸ˜˜β€πŸ’‹πŸ–πŸ€—πŸŽ»πŸŽ€πŸŽΈπŸ˜‡πŸ˜LUV LUV LUV HIM, AND YES HE SANG THE SONG 'AMAZING GRACE' WITH A SUPERB VOICE, IM SO SPEECH LESS, LOST 4 WORDSπŸ˜˜πŸ˜˜πŸ˜˜πŸ˜˜πŸ˜˜πŸ˜˜πŸ˜˜πŸ’‹

John Buktenica

This is not close to a good version. This in no way compares to the accapella version of Judy Collins. Collins " owns" Amazing Grace.

Rosa Jordan

Truly the voice of an angel...soul piercing, indeed. Hallelujah, amen.

Tony Myers

This mans voice is an American Icon that brings a since of nostalgia that makes babies smile and old people cry. If Every man has his say, there’s mine.

Brian Grussing

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Skunk69 x

Go check out his "Soulful Christmas"...

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