Take Me to Church

Hozier · 129 BPM · 4/4

Take Me to Church

Hozier

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E231
EMy lover's got humor
 ShEe's the giggle Dat a fuGneral
GKnows everybody's disEapproval
EI Gshould've worshiped hEer sooner
EIf the HeavensAm ever did speak
 She's the last tAmrue mouthpGiece
GEvery Sunday's gettAming more bleak
EA fresh poisoAmn each week
Am"We were born siCck", you heard Ethem say it
EMy church offers nAmo absolutes
AmShe tells me, "EmWorship Amin the bedroGom"
GThe only Heaven I'lAml be sent to
AmIs when EmI'm aloAmne with you
 ID was born sick, Cbut I love it
CCommand me to be well
CA,G Amen, Amen, Amen
 TakEe me to church
EI'll worship like a dog Emat the shrine of yourB lies
BI'll tell you my sins and you can sharpen your kGnife
GOffer me that dAmeathless death
AmGoodEm God, lEet me give you my liEmfe
EmTake me to Echurch
EI'll worship like a doEmg at the shrine of yoBur lies
BI'll tell you my sins and you can sharpen yourG knife
GOffer me that deaAmthless death
AmGood EGod, let me Ggive yoEmu my lifEe
EIf I'm a pagan ofAm the good times
 My Elover's thAme sunlight
 ToG keep the GoddAmess on my sideEm
EmShe demands Ama sacrifice
 Drain the whole sea
 GeCt something shEiny
ESomething meaty for Amthe main course
AmThat's a fine looking high horse
 WhGat you got inAm the stablEe?
EWe've a lot of staAmrving faithful
 That looks tasCty
CThat looks plenty
CThis is hungry work
 Take me to Echurch
EI'll worship like a dog at the shrine ofB your lies
BI'll tell you my sins so you can sharpen youGr knife
GOffer me my deaAmthless death
AmGood GodE, let me give you my life
 Take me to Echurch
EI'll worship like a dog at thEme shrine Bof your lies
BI'll tell you my sins so you can sharpen yourG knife
GOffer me my deaAmthless death
AmGood GEod, let mGe give you my Clife
CNo masterGs or kings wBhen the rituEmal begins
EmThere iCs no sweeteGr innoBcence than Emour gentle sin
EmIn Cthe madness aGnd soil Emof thatB sad earthEmly scene
EmOnlyC then I am humanB
BOnly then I am cGlean
GOFhEm, Coh,G Amen,Em AmeG#mn,Cm AmGen
GTake mEe to church
EI'll worship like a dog at the shrine ofB your lies
BI'll tell you my sins and you can sharpen yourG knife
GOffer me that dAmeathless death
AmGood EGod, let meG givEme you myE life

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All Chords Used (10)
E231
D✕✕132
G213
Am✕231
C✕321
Em23
B7fr134211
F134211
G#m4fr134111
Cm8fr134111
KeyG major
Tempo~129 BPM

How to play Take Me to Church by Hozier on guitar

Take Me to Church is a strong song to learn because the progression is simple but still feels dramatic and driving. You get a steady, emotional groove that lets you focus on clean changes and even rhythm, so it feels rewarding without being too complex.

Most of the song uses open shapes, so your left hand can stay relaxed while you build confidence. The harder shapes are B, G#m, and Cm, so watch for any spot where the chart leaves the open-position comfort zone. The opening E - D - G - E change is a good one to lock in early.

Start by looping the opening progression slowly until each change feels smooth. Then add the rest of the chord sequence one move at a time, keeping your strumming even. Once the shifts are reliable, bring the tempo up in small steps until it feels natural.

Use the play-along above to follow each chord change in time with the music, or learn the shapes first with the chord diagrams below.

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