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How Sweet It Is

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[Chorus]
  Cmaj7How sweet it Amis to be D11loved by GyouC/G  G  C/G  G  F  Em  Dm  
  Cmaj7How sweet it Amis to be D11loved by GyouC/G  G  C/G  G  C/D  
[Verse 1]
  GI needed the shelter of Emsomeone's arms
  D7and there C#7you wC7ere
  GI needed someone to underEmstand my ups and downs
  D7and there C#7you wC7ere
  G7With sweet love and devC7otion
   Emdeeply touching my eCmotiC#dim7on
I want to GstoC/Gp anGd thank you bCaby
            GN.C.             G   F   Em  Dm  
I want to stop and thank you baby, yes I do
[Chorus]
  Cmaj7How sweet it Amis to be D11loved by GyouC/G  G  C/G  G  F  Em  Dm  
  Cmaj7How sweet it Amis to be D11loved by GyouC/G  G  C/G  G  C/D  
[Verse 2]
  GI close my eyes at nEmight,
D7wondering where would I be withC#7out yC7ou in my life
  GEverything I did was Emjust a bore,
D7everywhere I went it sC#7eems I'd bCeen there before
But G7you brightened up for me alC7l of my days
   EmWith a love so sweet in Cso many wC#dim7ays
I want to GstoC/Gp anGd thank you bCaby
            GN.C.             G   F   Em  Dm  
I want to stop and thank you baby
[Chorus]
  Cmaj7How sweet it Amis to be D11loved by GyouC/G  G  C/G  G  F  Em  Dm  
  Cmaj7How sweet it Amis to be D11loved by GyouC/G  G  C/G  G  C/D  
[Instrumental]
G    Em    D7  C#7  C7
G    Em    D7  C#7  C7
[2nd half of verse]
 G7You were better to me than I wC7as to myself
For Emme, there's you and there ain't Cnobody C#dim7else
I want to GstoC/Gp anGd thank you bCaby
            GN.C.             G   F   Em  Dm  
I want to stop and thank you baby
[Chorus]
  Cmaj7How sweet it Amis to be D11loved by GyouC/G  G  C/G  G  F  Em  Dm  
  Cmaj7How sweet it Amis to be D11loved by Gyou, C/Goh nGowC/G  G  F  Em  Dm  
  Cmaj7How sweet it Amis to be D11loved by Gyou, C/Git's GlC/Gike GjeFllEmy, Dmbaby
  Cmaj7How sweet it Amis to be D11loved by Gyou, C/Gjust GlC/Gike GhoFneEmy tDmo the bee, baby
  Cmaj7(How sweet it Amis to be D11loved by Gyou)C/G  G  C/G  G  F  Em  Dm  
  Cmaj7(How sweet it Amis to be D11loved by Gyou)C/G  G  C/G  G  F  Em  Dm  
(fade out)
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For that descending run in the chorus, I use
e|--Gx---Fx--Emx--Dmx
B|-12--10--8--6
G|-12--10--9--7
D|-12--10--9--7
A|-10---8--7--5
E|--x---x--x--x

All chords in this song (15)

The story behind the song

James Taylor is known for his warm vocal style and skillful guitar playing, often bringing a distinctive touch to both his original songs and his cover versions. "How Sweet It Is" is one such cover, showcasing his ability to make a song his own. It fits into a body of work that has resonated deeply with many, earning him numerous awards and widespread recognition. Playing this song, you're tapping into a feeling of pure, heartfelt appreciation.

AI-written from these sources:James Taylor — Wikipedia ↗

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How Sweet It Is

by James Taylor

Lyrics & chords · Original key

Chords in this song · guitar

Cmaj7

D11

C/G

C/D

C#7

C#dim7

[Chorus]

Cmaj7 Am D11 G C/G G C/G G F Em Dm

How sweet it is to be loved by you

Cmaj7 Am D11 G C/G G C/G G C/D

How sweet it is to be loved by you

[Verse 1]

G Em

I needed the shelter of someone's arms

D7 C#7 C7

and there you were

G Em

I needed someone to understand my ups and downs

D7 C#7 C7

and there you were

G7 C7

With sweet love and devotion

Em C C#dim7

deeply touching my emotion

G C/G G C

I want to stop and thank you baby

G G F Em Dm

N.C.

I want to stop and thank you baby, yes I do

[Chorus]

Cmaj7 Am D11 G C/G G C/G G F Em Dm

How sweet it is to be loved by you

Cmaj7 Am D11 G C/G G C/G G C/D

How sweet it is to be loved by you

[Verse 2]

G Em

I close my eyes at night,

D7 C#7 C7

wondering where would I be without you in my life

G Em

Everything I did was just a bore,

D7 C#7 C

everywhere I went it seems I'd been there before

G7 C7

But you brightened up for me all of my days

Em C C#dim7

With a love so sweet in so many ways

G C/G G C

I want to stop and thank you baby

G G F Em Dm

N.C.

I want to stop and thank you baby

[Chorus]

Cmaj7 Am D11 G C/G G C/G G F Em Dm

How sweet it is to be loved by you

Cmaj7 Am D11 G C/G G C/G G C/D

How sweet it is to be loved by you

[Instrumental]

G Em D7 C#7 C7

[2nd half of verse]

G7 C7

You were better to me than I was to myself

Em C C#dim7

For me, there's you and there ain't nobody else

G C/G G C

I want to stop and thank you baby

G G F Em Dm

N.C.

I want to stop and thank you baby

[Chorus]

Cmaj7 Am D11 G C/G G C/G G F Em Dm

How sweet it is to be loved by you

Cmaj7 Am D11 G C/G G C/G G F Em Dm

How sweet it is to be loved by you, oh now

Cmaj7 Am D11 G C/G G C/G G F Em Dm

How sweet it is to be loved by you, it's like jelly, baby

Cmaj7 Am D11 G C/G G C/G G F Em Dm

How sweet it is to be loved by you, just like honey to the bee, baby

Cmaj7 Am D11 G C/G G C/G G F Em Dm

(How sweet it is to be loved by you)

Cmaj7 Am D11 G C/G G C/G G F Em Dm

(How sweet it is to be loved by you)

(fade out)

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For that descending run in the chorus, I use

G F Em Dm

e|--x---x--x--x

B|-12--10--8--6

G|-12--10--9--7

D|-12--10--9--7

A|-10---8--7--5

E|--x---x--x--x

About How Sweet It Is Chords by James Taylor

Learn how to play How Sweet It Is by James Taylor with free guitar chords, lyrics, and interactive chord diagrams. Search for “How Sweet It Is chords”, “How Sweet It Is guitar chords”, or “James Taylor How Sweet It Is chords” and you will find this page — transpose to any key, tap chords for diagrams, and use auto-scroll while you play. Perfect for beginners looking for easy How Sweet It Is chords and for experienced players who want accurate How Sweet It Is lyrics and chords in one place. Common chords in this song include Cmaj7, Am, D11, G, C/G, F.

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