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AMAZING GRACE
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Text by JOHN NEWTON

Adapted and arranged by

JOHN COATES. JR,

for mixed voices S.A.B.

7777 W. BLUEMOUND RD. P.O.BOX 13819 MILWAUKI!I!, Wl 1132.13

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AMAZING GRACE
(for s.a.b. with piano accompaniment)

Adapted and arranged by Early American Melody

JOHN COATES, Jr. Text: JOHN NEWTON

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e· maz - ing _ grace!

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like me! once_ was _ lost, but now_ am_

*All grace notes are to be played on the beat.

Performance time: Approx. 3:30

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