Take Me To Church

by Hozier
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Lyrics

My lov er’s got (Am)hu mour, she’s the gig gle at a (Am)fun ’ral, knows ev ’ry bod y’s dis ap (Am)pro val, should have wor shipped her (Am)soon er.

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

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

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

My church of fers no (Am)ab so lutes, she tells me “Wor ship in the (Am)bed room”, the on ly heav en I’ll be (Am)sent to is when I’m a lone (Am)with you.

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

A,

(C)a (G)men,

(C)a (G)men,

(Cm)a (G)men.

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

Of fer me that (Am)death less death, oh, good God, let me give you my life.

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

Of fer me that (Am)death less death, oh, good God, let me give you my life.

Take me to church let me give you my 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 my side, she de mands a sa cri fice.

Drain the whole sea, get some thing shi ny, some thing meat y for the (Am)main course.

That’s a fine look ing (Am)high horse, what you got in the 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 church No mas ters or kings when the (B)ri tu al be (Em)gins,

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

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

of that sad earth ly (Em)scene,

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

Oh.

Oh.

A

men,

(Cm)a (G)men,

(Cm)a (G)men.

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

Of fer me that (Am)death less death, oh, good God, let me give you my life.

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

Of fer me that (Am)death less death, oh, good God, let me give you my life.

Take me to church let me give you my life.

Take Me To Church — Piano Accompaniment (Falling Notes)

Free piano accompaniment for "Take Me To Church" by Hozier in falling-notes (Synthesia) style. Watch the chord notes fall as you sing or play your instrument over the backing. Adjustable key + tempo. Original key G, 64 BPM.

Tip: Press play and sing the melody on top of the piano. If the original key (G) sits too high or low for your voice, use the transpose control to shift the accompaniment into a comfortable range — the backing moves with you. Need a pitch reference? Tap the mic icon to bring the vocal melody in.

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About “Take Me To Church

Why does the accompaniment for "Take Me To Church" show falling notes?
Falling Notes makes each chord visual — colored notes drop onto the keyboard so you can FEEL the rhythm of the backing before each entry. Singers find it easier to lock in with the piano's groove when they see the chord notes land instead of just hearing them.
What key is the piano accompaniment for "Take Me To Church" by Hozier in?
The backing track is in G at 64 BPM. If that doesn't sit in your vocal range, use the live transpose control to shift up or down semitones — the accompaniment moves with the new key automatically.
Can I sing over "Take Me To Church" with this accompaniment?
Yes — that's exactly what it's built for. The vocal melody is muted by default so you can sing freely. Need a pitch reference? Tap the mic icon to bring the melody back in at a lower volume.
Is this a karaoke version of "Take Me To Church"?
Effectively yes — it's the piano-only backing for "Take Me To Church", with no vocals. You can also slow it down to practice tricky verses, then bring it back to full tempo.
Can I use "Take Me To Church" as a backing track for my instrument?
Absolutely. Singers, guitarists, violinists, wind players, and instrumental practice in general all work — the piano holds the harmony so you can carry the melody on whatever instrument you play.
Can I download the accompaniment for "Take Me To Church"?
Yes — registered users can download MIDI + MusicXML (open in any notation software). PDF sheet music is also available for the full arrangement.
Who wrote "Take Me To Church"?
"Take Me To Church" was originally performed by Hozier. This piano accompaniment is an arrangement of that song, designed for sing-along and play-along use.
What other backing tracks by Hozier are available?
Other accompaniments by Hozier: "Angel Of Small Death And The Codeine Scene", "Foreigner's God", "From Eden". Same toggle-the-melody, change-the-key setup.
Can I use "Take Me To Church" as a backing track for singing?
Yes — this is the piano accompaniment for Take Me To Church by Hozier, with the chord notes falling visually so you can see exactly when each chord lands. Original key is G; transpose live to fit your voice.
How is this different from the bar-sheet accompaniment?
Same audio backing — different visualization. Falling notes show each chord note dropping in real time (like Synthesia), which makes the chord rhythm easier to feel. Use whichever view helps you stay on the beat.

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