The summer breeze, made ripples on the pond And rattled through the reeds and the willow trees beyond Daddy in his good hat, mama in her Sunday dress Watched with pride, as I stood there in the water up to my chest C/G (step down Bass) D And the preacher spoke about the cleansing blood And I sank my toes into that east Tennessee mud (CHORUS) Then it was down with the old man Up with the new Raised to walk in the way of light and truth Didn't see no angels, just a few saints on the shore - But I felt like a newborn baby Cradled up in the arms of the Lord Amazing Grace, Oh how sweet the sound There was glory in the air; there was dinner on the ground My sins which were many, were washed away and gone Along with the buffalo nickel, I forgot to leave at home C/G (step down bass) D That seems like such a small, small price to pay For the blessed peace of mind, that came to me that day (CHORUS) C/G (bass down) This road is long and dusty Sometimes a soul it must be cleansed C/G (bass down) And I long to feel that water Rushing over me again Down with the old man, Up with the new Raised to walk in the way of light and truth Didn’t see no angels, just a few saints on the shore - But I felt like a newborn Baby Cradled up in the arms of the Lord - Yes I felt like a new born Baby Cradled up in the arms of the Lord Not sure of the key he sings it in but this is what I figured out.