Take Me To Church

by Hozier

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My lov er’s got hu mour, she’s the gig gle at a fu n’ral.

Knows ev ’ry bod y’s dis ap (Am)pro val, I should ’ve wor shipped her soon er.

If the heav ens ev er did speak, she’s the last true mouth piece.

Ev ’ry Sun day’s get ting (Am)more bleak, a fresh poi son each week.

“We were born sick,” you heard them say it.

My church of fers no ab so lutes.

She tells me, “Wor ship in the bed room.” The on ly heav en I’ll be (Am)sent to is when I’m a lone with you.

I was born sick, but I love it, com mand me to be well.

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(C)a (G)men,

(Cm6)a (G)men,

(Cm6)a (G)men.

(CN.C.)Take me to (Em)church, I’ll wor ship like a dog at the shrine of your (B)lies.

I’ll tell you my sins and you can sharp en your (G)knife.

Of fer me that (Am)death less death and, good (Em)God, let me give you my (CN.C.)life.

Take me to (Em)church, I’ll wor ship like a dog at the shrine of your (B)lies, I’ll tell you my sins and you can sharp en your (G)knife.

Of fer me that (Am)death less death and, good (Em)God, let me give you my (CN.C.)life.

If I’m a pa gan of the (Am)good times, my lov er’s the (Am)sun light.

To keep the god dess on (Am)my side, she de mands a sac (Am)ri fice.

Drain the whole sea, get some thing shin y.

Some thing meat y for the (Am)main course, that’s a fine look ing (Am)high horse.

What you got in the (Am)sta ble?

We’ve a lot of starv ing (Am)faith ful.

That looks tast y, that looks plen ty, this is hun gry work.

Take me to (Em)God, let me give you my life.

No mas ters or kings

when the (B7)ri tu al be (Em)gins.

There is (C)no sweet er (G)in no cence than (B7)our gen tle (Em)sin.

In the (C)mad ness and (G)soil

of (Em)sad

earth ly scene,

on ly (C)then I am (G)hu man, on ly (B7)then I am clean.

(Cmaj7)Oh,

oh, (C)a

(G)men,

(Cm)a (G)men,

(Cm6)a (G)men.

Take me to (Em)church, I’ll wor ship like a dog at the shrine of your (B)lies.

I’ll tell you my sins and you can sharp en your (G)knife.

Of fer me that (Am)death less death and, good (Em)God, let me give you my (CN.C.)life.

Take me to (Em)church, I’ll wor ship like a dog at the shrine of your (B)lies, I’ll tell you my sins and you can sharp en your (G)knife.

Of fer me that (Am)death less death and, good (Em)God, let me give you my (CN.C.)life.

Take Me To Church by Hozier — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “Take Me To Church by Hozier in our color-coded kid songbook view — every note is colored by pitch (red C, orange D, yellow E, green F, blue G, purple A, pink B) and the lyrics sit directly under each note, so children can sing along while they play. The song is in the key of G at 66 BPM, a comfortable easy-level arrangement perfect for first-time learners.

Tips for parents & teachers

  • Start at 50% tempo using the BPM control. Speed up only when your child can play through without stopping.
  • Turn on the metronome from the top bar to build steady rhythm.
  • Use the segmented OFF / C / 1 button to toggle note labels on the staff and keys — kids learn note names faster with letters showing.
  • Tap a measure number on the timeline to jump to a specific section for repeat practice.

Frequently asked questions

Is "Take Me To Church" good for a child learning piano?
Yes — this color-coded arrangement is designed for ages 4-12. Each note is colored by pitch so kids match colors to keys, no music reading required. Lyrics sit under every note for sing-along play.
What age can start with "Take Me To Church"?
Children as young as 4 can follow the color-coded notes. By age 6-7 most kids can play through the song themselves with light guidance. Parent help is recommended for the first few sessions.
Do we need a piano teacher to use this?
No — the color-coded format is designed to be self-explanatory. Parents with no music background can supervise. Teachers can also use it as an introductory lesson tool.
Can we print the sheet music?
Yes — tap "Download Sheet Music" above for a free printable PDF with the same color-coded notes that appear on screen.
What other Hozier songs work for kids?
Try "MOVEMENT", "TAKE ME TO CHURCH", "Someone New". All play with color-coded notes; pick a familiar tune to keep kids engaged.