Sweet Thing

by Keith Urban
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When I (E5)picked you up for our first date, ba by, well, your pret ty blue eyes, they were driv in’ me cra zy.

And the (Asus2)ti ny lit tle thought that was so a maz ing’s they were (F#)look in’ at me.

I held o pen the car door for you, then you climbed in side and slid on o ver to the (Asus2)oth er side.

I thought, (F#)“My, oh, my!”

(E5)Sweet thing,

the moon is high and the night is young.

Come on and (Asus2)meet me

in the back yard un der the cot ton wood tree.

It’s a (F#)good thing.

Am I (Asus2)wish in’?

Oh, come on, (E5)sweet thing.

Oh, won’t you climb on out of your win dow while the world’s (Asus2)sleep ing.

You know I need you and there’s no way I’ll be (F#)leav in’

till we’re kiss in’ on the (Asus2)porch swing.

Oh, my lit tle (E5)sweet thing.

Yeah, I (E5)know I’m gon na see you first thing to mor row, but I just could n’t wait, so I had to bor row Un cle (Asus2)Jake’s Mus tang.

It’s his fa v’rite car, and so I (F#)can’t stay long.

Stand ing here feel in’ like a love struck Ro me o.

All I wan na do is hold you close and steal a (Asus2)lit tle more time.

Is that (F#)such a crime?

(Asus2)porch swing.

Oh, my sweet thing.

Oh, my sweet thing.

Oh, my (E5)sweet thing,

the moon is high and the night is young.

Come on and (Asus2)meet me

in the back yard un der the cot ton wood tree.

It’s a (F#)good thing.

Tell me I’m (Asus2)not dream in’.

Oh, (E5)sweet thing.

Oh, won’t you climb on out of your win dow while the world’s (Asus2)sleep ing.

’Cause you (A)know I (E)need you (F#m7)and there’s no (E)way I’ll be (F#)leav in’

till we’re kiss in’ on the (Asus2)porch swing.

Oh, my lit tle (E5)sweet thing.

(E5)sweet thing.

Sweet Thing — Easy Piano Notes for Beginners

Learn "Sweet Thing" on piano with easy notes — perfect for absolute beginners. Large color-coded note names show exactly which keys to press. No music reading required. Key of E, 90 BPM.

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

About “Sweet Thing

Can I play "Sweet Thing" without reading sheet music?
Yes — Easy Notes mode prints the letter name (C, D, E…) directly on each note in big color-coded labels, so you can match colors to your keyboard without any traditional notation. The whole arrangement of "Sweet Thing" is playable in minutes, even for first-time players.
What key is "Sweet Thing" by Keith Urban played in?
Sweet Thing is arranged in the key of E on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
What's the tempo (BPM) of "Sweet Thing"?
The arrangement plays at 90 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "Sweet Thing" 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 "Sweet Thing"?
Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "Sweet Thing"?
"Sweet Thing" was originally performed by Keith Urban. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
What chords are used in "Sweet Thing"?
This arrangement uses 7 chords: A, Asus2, Bsus4, C, E, Epow, F#m7.
What other songs by Keith Urban can I play here?
Try "Thank You", "Everybody", "Got It Right This Time". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
Can a complete beginner play "Sweet Thing"?
Absolutely! The Beginner mode shows large color-coded notes with letter names (C, D, E...). Just match the colors to your keyboard — no music reading needed. "Sweet Thing" is simplified for beginners.
Do I need to read music to play "Sweet Thing"?
No! Our Beginner mode replaces traditional notation with color-coded letter names. Each note shows exactly which key to press. You can start playing "Sweet Thing" in minutes, even if you've never touched a piano before.

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