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 — Falling Notes Piano Tutorial

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Watch "Take Me To Church" by Hozier 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, 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

Can I learn "Take Me To Church" 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 "Take Me To Church" with hands-separate practice in G at 120 BPM.
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.
Can I practice left and right hand separately for "Take Me To Church"?
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 "Take Me To Church" one hand at a time before combining them.
What is falling notes style for "Take Me To Church"?
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. "Take Me To Church" is in the key of G at 120 BPM.

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