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Key
A
Difficulty
Intermediate
Capo
None
Chords
Am · Dm · E7 · F · G
Too Sweet Chords – Guitar
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Key
A
Difficulty
Intermediate
Tuning
G-C-E-A
Chords
Am · Dm · E7 · F · G
Too Sweet Chords – Ukulele
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Key
A
Difficulty
Intermediate
Left Hand
Root notes
Chords
Am · Dm · E7 · F · G
Too Sweet Chords – Piano
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Key
A
Difficulty
Intermediate
Tuning
gDGBD (Open G)
Chords
Am · Dm · E7 · F · G
Too Sweet Chords – Banjo
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Key
A
Difficulty
Intermediate
Tuning
G-D-A-E
Chords
Am · Dm · E7 · F · G
Too Sweet Chords – Mandolin
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Key
A
Difficulty
Intermediate
Harp Key
C Diatonic
Chords
Am · Dm · E7 · F · G
Too Sweet Chords – Harmonica
Hozier’s playful hit about the tension between a night owl and an early bird.
Groovy Folk-Pop (4/4 Time)
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Chords & Structure
Full Song
Verse 1
Am – Dm
E7 – Am
Am – Dm
E7 – Am
Chorus
Am – F
G – E7
Am – F
G – E7
How to Play
Step-by-Step Guide
1
Learn the chords
This song uses 5 chords in the key of A: Am Dm E7 F G. Get each shape clean on its own first.
2
Practice the changes
Switch slowly between the two hardest chords in a loop until the move feels automatic — no strumming yet.
3
Add the strumming
Bring in a simple down-strum once the changes are smooth, then build up to the song’s rhythm.
4
Play along
Play with the original track to lock in the timing and feel.
Tip: The F barre chord is the tricky one — use Fmaj7 (skip the low E and A strings) while you build finger strength.
Frequently Asked Questions
What chords do you need to play "Too Sweet"?
You need 5 intermediate-friendly chords: Am, Dm, E7, F and G.
Is "Too Sweet" easy to play on guitar?
It is rated intermediate and uses only 5 chords in the key of A, making it a good choice for players at that level.
What key is "Too Sweet" in?
It is in the key of A.
Who wrote "Too Sweet"?
It was written by Andrew Hozier-Byrne, and released in 2024.