Learn "HOW SWEET IT IS" by Marvin Gaye on Piano

Master "HOW SWEET IT IS" by Marvin Gaye with our interactive piano player. This medium-level R&B/Soul arrangement is in the key of G at 100 BPM, making it a great challenge for intermediate piano players.

Tip: Use the speed control to practice at 70% tempo first. Focus on tricky chord transitions before attempting the full arrangement at 100 BPM.

Lyrics

How sweet it is to be (Am)loved by (G)you. How sweet it is to be (Am)loved by (G)you. I need ed the shel ter of (Em)some one’s arms; (D7)won der in’ where would there I be with you out you in were. (C)my life. I need ed some one to un der (Em)stand my ups and downs, ev ’ry where there I went, you I’ve were, (C)there be fore, but with sweet en love up for and me de all (C)vo tion, with a deep ly touch ing my e (C)mo tion. y I want to (G)stop and thank you, (C)ba by; I want to (G)stop and thank you, (C)ba by, yes, I do. How sweet it is to be (Am)loved by (G)you. How sweet it is to be (Am)loved by (G)you. I close ed my eyes at night, (Em)some one’s arms; (D7)won der in’ where would there I be with you out you in were. (C)my life. I Ev ’ry some thing I did was (Em)just a bore; and downs, ev ’ry where there I went, seems I’ve been (C)there be fore, but you bright en love up for and me de all (C)my days with a love so sweet ing my in (C)so man y I want to (G)stop and thank you, (C)ba by; I want to (G)stop and thank you, (C)ba by, yes, I do. (C)ba by, yes, I do. (G)You were bet ter to me than I (C)was to my self, for (Em)me there’s you and (D)there ain’t (C)no bod y else. I want to (G)stop and thank you, (C)ba by; I want to (G)stop and thank you, (C)ba by, yes, I do. How sweet it is to be (Am)loved by (G)you. How sweet it is to be (Am)loved by (G)you.

Song Details

Category
R&B/Soul
Key
G
Tempo
100 BPM
Difficulty
medium

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How to Play "How Sweet It Is" on Piano

  1. 1
    Pick a practice mode — Choose from Fall Down, Beginner, Lead Sheet, Bar Sheet, or Simple Sheet — each mode visualizes the music differently to match your learning style.
  2. 2
    Practice each hand separately — Use the Left, Right, and Both buttons to isolate the bass or treble part and build muscle memory one hand at a time.
  3. 3
    Adjust speed and turn on metronome — Slow down to 50% while learning, then gradually speed up. Enable the metronome to keep steady timing.
  4. 4
    Loop a section — Select a tricky part and loop it until you nail it. Perfect for mastering difficult passages.
  5. 5
    Download sheet music — Export a PDF of the sheet music to print out and practice on your real piano anytime, anywhere.