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 I with out you in (C)my life.
I need ed some one to un der (Em)stand my ups and downs,
ev ’ry where there you I’ve were, (C)there be fore, but with sweet en love for and de (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 I with out you in (C)my life.
I Ev ’ry some thing I did was (Em)just a bore; and downs,
ev ’ry where there seems I’ve been (C)there be fore, but you bright en love for and de (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.
How Sweet It Is by Marvin Gaye
Easy piano arrangement in the key of G at 100 BPM. Difficulty: medium. Color-coded notes — no sheet-reading skill required.
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- What key is "How Sweet It Is" in?
- "How Sweet It Is" by Marvin Gaye is in the key of G with a tempo of 100 BPM. Difficulty: medium.
- Is "How Sweet It Is" easy to play on piano?
- This arrangement is rated medium. It requires comfort with chord shapes and basic hand independence. Expect 1-2 weeks of regular practice for a confident performance.
- Can I play "How Sweet It Is" without reading sheet music?
- Yes. Our player offers a falling-notes mode (Synthesia-style) and a beginner mode with color-coded keys — both let you play along without reading traditional notation.
- What chords are used in "How Sweet It Is"?
- This arrangement of "How Sweet It Is" uses 7 chords: Am, Am7, C, D, D7, Em, G.
- How long does it take to learn "How Sweet It Is" on piano?
- 2–4 weeks of consistent practice (20–30 min/day) for an intermediate player. Drill the tricky passages in isolation first.
- What other songs by Marvin Gaye can I play here?
- Try "LET'S GET IT ON", "I HEARD IT THROUGH THE GRAPEVINE", "GOT TO GIVE IT UP". All are available in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.