Key: Em 129 BPM
Take Me to Church
Hozier
Chords: Em Am G C D B7
Transpose: 0
Size:
Strumming Pattern
Lyrics
via LRCLIB Loading lyrics...
[Verse]
Em – Am – Em – Am – Em – G – D – Em
[Chorus]
Am – Em – C – G – D – Em
💡 Tips
- • Powerful build-up
- • Focus on dynamics
🎵 Did You Know?
- • Released 2013
- • Viral hit from Ireland
⏱️ Practice with Metronome
Set to 129 BPM for this song
How to Play "Take Me to Church" on Ukulele
"Take Me to Church" by Hozier is one of the most popular songs to learn on ukulele, and for good reason — it uses just 6 simple chords (Em, Am, G, C, D, B7) and has a catchy strumming pattern that's perfect for intermediate players.
The song is played in the key of Em at around 129 BPM. Focus on getting the chord transitions smooth before worrying about speed — the strumming pattern () will come naturally once your fingers know where to go.
Chord Breakdown
- Em — Standard fingering
- Am — Just one finger on the 2nd fret of the G string
- G — Three fingers forming a triangle shape
- C — The easiest chord — one finger on the 3rd fret of the A string
- D — Standard fingering
- B7 — Standard fingering
Once you've mastered this song, check out similar intermediate songs like I'm Yours or Hey Soul Sister that use the same chord progression.