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Key
A
Difficulty
Beginner
Capo
None
Chords
Am · Em · G · C · F
Take Me to Church Chords – Guitar
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Key
A
Difficulty
Beginner
Tuning
G-C-E-A
Chords
Am · Em · G · C · F
Take Me to Church Chords – Ukulele
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Key
A
Difficulty
Beginner
Left Hand
Root notes
Chords
Am · Em · G · C · F
Take Me to Church Chords – Piano
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Key
A
Difficulty
Beginner
Tuning
gDGBD (Open G)
Chords
Am · Em · G · C · F
Take Me to Church Chords – Banjo
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Key
A
Difficulty
Beginner
Tuning
G-D-A-E
Chords
Am · Em · G · C · F
Take Me to Church Chords – Mandolin
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Key
A
Difficulty
Beginner
Harp Key
C Diatonic
Chords
Am · Em · G · C · F
Take Me to Church Chords – Harmonica
Hozier’s powerful critique of organized religion and celebration of human love as a sacred force. Beginner difficulty in the key of A.
Soulful Strum (4/4 Time)
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Tip: Use a capo on the 2nd fret and play G, C, and D shapes to match the original recording’s key of A. For true beginner key of A, play as written.
Chords & Structure
Full Song
Verse 1
A
E
F#m
D
A
E
F#m
D
A
Chorus
E
F#m
D
A
E
F#m
D – A – E
Verse 2
A
E
F#m – D
A
E
F#m
D
A – E
F#m
D
Chorus
E
F#m
D
A
E
F#m
D – A – E
Bridge
A
E
F#m
D
A
E
F#m – D
A
E
Verse 3
A
E
F#m – D
A
E
F#m
D
A – E
F#m
D
Chorus
E
F#m
D
A
E
F#m
D – A – E
Outro
A – E
F#m – D
A – E
F#m
D
A – E – F#m
D – A – E
Practice tip: The chord progression A, E, F#m, D repeats often. Master switching between these four chords smoothly before adding the lyrics to build muscle memory.
Frequently Asked Questions
What chords do you need to play "Take Me to Church"?
You need 5 beginner-friendly chords: Am, Em, G, C and F.
Is "Take Me to Church" easy to play on guitar?
It is rated beginner and uses only 5 chords in the key of A, making it a good choice for players at that level.
What key is "Take Me to Church" in?
It is in the key of A.
Who wrote "Take Me to Church"?
It was written by Andrew Hozier-Byrne, and released in 2013.