Story Behind The Song
A New Orleans flavor is added to a long-standing traditional hymn, by combining the lyrics of "Amazing Grace" with the melody of a legendary rock song. Few people know that the original "House of the Rising Sun" was actually a house of ill repute in New
Song Description
30 second harp intro of traditional "Amazing Grace" melody, followed by blues guitar leading instrumental verse of "House of the Rising Sun," then lyrics of "Amazing Grace" are sung to the melody of "House of the Rising Sun"
| Song Length |
1:00 |
Genre |
Rock - Religious, Blues - Rock |
| Tempo |
Slow (71 - 90) |
Lead Vocal |
Duet Male/Female |
| Mood |
Exultant, Blissful |
Subject |
Religion, Spirituality |
| Similar Artists |
Janis Joplin, Jefferson Airplane |
Language |
English |
| Era |
1960 - 1969 |
| |
Lyrics
1) 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
2) 'Twas grace that taught my heart to fear
And grace my fears relieved
How precious did that grace appear the hour I first believed
3) Through many dangers, toils and snares, I have already come
"Tis grace hath brought me safe thus far
And grace will lead me home
4) The Lord has promised good to me; His word my hope secures
He will my shield and portion be, as long as life endures.
(VERSES 5+6 ARE ON "REPRISE" TRACK ON CD "AMAZING GRACES")
5) Yea, when this flesh and heart shall fail
And mortal life shall cease,
I shall possess within the veil, a life of joy and peace
6) 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 first begun