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Step 1 / 5Position: 2

1 index2 middle3 ring4 pinkyO openSpace = play/pause

To play the A chord pattern used in the [Intro] and first [Verse] just hammer on with your pinky from A6 to
Amaj7 on the 1st (e) string, like this:
e|---A62--2hAmaj74--4--A62---|
B|---2--2----2--2---|
G|---2--2----2--2---|
D|---2--2----2--2---|
A|---0--0----0--0---|
E|------------------|
h = Hammer-on
The A in the second and third [Verse] is played barred, whereas the one in the [Chorus] is played 
at the second fret.
[Intro]
E F#m A6 Amaj7 A6
[Verse]
EI will F#mstroll the merry way and jump the A6hedges firstAmaj7  A6  
EI will drink F#mclear clean water for to A6quench my thirstAmaj7  A6  
EI'll go wF#match the ferry-boats and A6I'll get highAmaj7  A6  
EUnder a F#mbluer ocean against the A6water's skyAmaj7  A6  
EI will F#mwalk and talk in gardens all A6wet with rainAmaj7  A6  
EI will F#mnever, ever, ever grow so A6old againAmaj7  A6  
[Chorus]
EOh ohhhh, Agood god you're a sweet thing
EOh ohhh oh oh, Agood god you're a sweet thing
[Verse]
EI shall F#mdrive my chariot doAwn your streets and cryA  G#m  F#m  E  
E'Hey, it's F#mme, tonight I'm dynamitAe and I don't know why'A  G#m  F#m  E  
EYou shall F#mtake me strongly in your Aarms againA  G#m  F#m  E  
EI'll ask F#mand I'll wonder if I ever Afelt the painA  G#m  F#m  E  
EWe shall F#mwalk and talk in gardens Aall misty and wet with rainA  G#m  F#m  E  
EI shall never, F#mever, ever grow so Aold againA  G#m  F#m  E  
[Chorus]
EOh ohhhh, Agood god you're a sweet thing
EOh ohhh oh oh, Agood god you're a sweet thing
[Verse]
EI shall F#mraise my hand up into the Anight, to the night skyA  G#m  F#m  E  
EAnd count the F#mstars that are shining Ain your eyeA  G#m  F#m  E  
EJust to diF#mg it all an' not to wonder, Athat would be fineA  G#m  F#m  E  
ESatisfF#mied not to read in Abetween the linesA  G#m  F#m  E  
[Chorus]
EOh ohhhh, Agood god you're a sweet thing
EOh ohhh oh oh, Agood god you're a sweet thing
EOh ohhhh, Amy my my my my sweet thing
EOh ohhh oh oh, Agood god

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Sweet Thing

by Hozier

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Chords in this song · guitar

Amaj7

F#m

G#m

To play the A chord pattern used in the [Intro] and first [Verse] just hammer on with your pinky from A6 to

Amaj7 on the 1st (e) string, like this:

A6 Amaj7 A6

e|---2--2h4--4--2---|

B|---2--2----2--2---|

G|---2--2----2--2---|

D|---2--2----2--2---|

A|---0--0----0--0---|

E|------------------|

h = Hammer-on

The A in the second and third [Verse] is played barred, whereas the one in the [Chorus] is played

at the second fret.

[Intro]

E F#m A6 Amaj7 A6

[Verse]

E F#m A6 Amaj7 A6

I will stroll the merry way and jump the hedges first

E F#m A6 Amaj7 A6

I will drink clear clean water for to quench my thirst

E F#m A6 Amaj7 A6

I'll go watch the ferry-boats and I'll get high

E F#m A6 Amaj7 A6

Under a bluer ocean against the water's sky

E F#m A6 Amaj7 A6

I will walk and talk in gardens all wet with rain

E F#m A6 Amaj7 A6

I will never, ever, ever grow so old again

[Chorus]

E A

Oh ohhhh, good god you're a sweet thing

E A

Oh ohhh oh oh, good god you're a sweet thing

[Verse]

E F#m A A G#m F#m E

I shall drive my chariot down your streets and cry

E F#m A A G#m F#m E

'Hey, it's me, tonight I'm dynamite and I don't know why'

E F#m A A G#m F#m E

You shall take me strongly in your arms again

E F#m A A G#m F#m E

I'll ask and I'll wonder if I ever felt the pain

E F#m A A G#m F#m E

We shall walk and talk in gardens all misty and wet with rain

E F#m A A G#m F#m E

I shall never, ever, ever grow so old again

[Chorus]

E A

Oh ohhhh, good god you're a sweet thing

E A

Oh ohhh oh oh, good god you're a sweet thing

[Verse]

E F#m A A G#m F#m E

I shall raise my hand up into the night, to the night sky

E F#m A A G#m F#m E

And count the stars that are shining in your eye

E F#m A A G#m F#m E

Just to dig it all an' not to wonder, that would be fine

E F#m A A G#m F#m E

Satisfied not to read in between the lines

[Chorus]

E A

Oh ohhhh, good god you're a sweet thing

E A

Oh ohhh oh oh, good god you're a sweet thing

E A

Oh ohhhh, my my my my my sweet thing

E A

Oh ohhh oh oh, good god

About Sweet Thing Chords by Hozier

Learn how to play Sweet Thing by Hozier with free guitar chords, lyrics, and interactive chord diagrams. Search for “Sweet Thing chords”, “Sweet Thing guitar chords”, or “Hozier Sweet Thing 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 Sweet Thing chords and for experienced players who want accurate Sweet Thing lyrics and chords in one place. Common chords in this song include A, A6, Amaj7, B, G, D.

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