How Sweet It Is

by Marvin Gaye
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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 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 — Falling Notes Piano Tutorial

Watch "How Sweet It Is" by Marvin Gaye in falling notes style — like Synthesia. Color-coded notes fall onto the keyboard in real time. Practice left hand, right hand, or both. Key of G, 100 BPM.

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

About “How Sweet It Is”

Can I learn "How Sweet It Is" with falling notes like Synthesia?
Yes — Falling Notes mode shows colored note shapes dropping onto a virtual keyboard, the same visual style as Synthesia or piano-tile games. Each note's column matches the piano key you press. Works for "How Sweet It Is" with hands-separate practice in G at 100 BPM.
What key is "How Sweet It Is" by Marvin Gaye played in?
How Sweet It Is is arranged in the key of G on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
What's the tempo (BPM) of "How Sweet It Is"?
The arrangement plays at 100 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "How Sweet It Is" easy to play on piano?
This is a medium-difficulty arrangement. Most players can learn it within a few practice sessions using the speed control.
Can I download sheet music for "How Sweet It Is"?
Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "How Sweet It Is"?
"How Sweet It Is" was originally performed by Marvin Gaye. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
What chords are used in "How Sweet It Is"?
This arrangement uses 7 chords: Am, Am7, C, D, D7, Em, G.
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 in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
Can I practice left and right hand separately for "How Sweet It Is"?
Yes! Our Top Down mode lets you isolate the left hand (bass clef), right hand (treble clef), or play both together. This makes it easy to master "How Sweet It Is" one hand at a time before combining them.
What is falling notes style for "How Sweet It Is"?
Falling notes (also known as Synthesia or piano waterfall) shows color-coded rectangles falling from the top of the screen onto a virtual keyboard. Each note's position matches the piano key you need to press. "How Sweet It Is" is in the key of G at 100 BPM.