Take Me To Church

by Hozier
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My lov er’s got (Am)hu mour, she’s the gig gle at a (Am)fu n’ral.

Knows ev ’ry bod y’s dis ap (Am)pro val, I should ’ve 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, a 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.

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(C)a (G)men, (Cm6)a (G)men, (Cm6)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 and, 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 and, good God, 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 sac ri fice.

Drain the whole sea, get some thing shin y.

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, let me give you my life.

No mas ters or kings when the (B7)ri tu al be (Em)gins.

There is (C)no sweet er in no cence than (B7)our gen tle 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 (B7)then I am clean.

Oh,

oh, a (G)men, (Cm6)a (G)men, (Cm6)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 and, 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 and, good God, let me give you my life.

Take Me To Church — Piano Lead Sheet

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"Take Me To Church" lead sheet with chords, melody, and lyrics. Play the melody while following chord symbols above. Perfect for sing-along or accompaniment. Key of G, 120 BPM.

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

About “Take Me To Church

Where are the chord symbols for "Take Me To Church" displayed?
Lead Sheet shows chord symbols (like Am, G7, C) above the melody line with lyrics below. Every chord change highlights in real time as the song plays, so you can play the melody with the right hand and follow chord shapes with the left. "Take Me To Church" is in G.
What key is "Take Me To Church" by Hozier played in?
Take Me To Church 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 "Take Me To Church"?
The arrangement plays at 120 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "Take Me To Church" 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 "Take Me To Church"?
Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "Take Me To Church"?
"Take Me To Church" was originally performed by Hozier. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
What chords are used in "Take Me To Church"?
This arrangement uses 9 chords: Am, B, B7, C, Cm6, Cmaj7, D, Em, +1 more.
What other songs by Hozier can I play here?
Try "MOVEMENT", "Someone New", "Angel Of Small Death And The Codeine Scene". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
Does "Take Me To Church" have chords and lyrics?
Yes! The Lead Sheet shows the melody with chord symbols (like Am, G, C) and full lyrics. Perfect for singing along or playing with a band. "Take Me To Church" is in the key of G at 120 BPM.
What chords are in "Take Me To Church"?
Open the Lead Sheet to see all chord symbols displayed above the melody line. The song is in the key of G, so you'll find chords common to that key. Each chord highlights in real time as the song plays.

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