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Almost Sweet Chords

Learn to play “Almost Sweet” by Hozier on guitar — played in the key of G, using G, D, C and Em. It's an intermediate arrangement — a nice step up as you improve. Use the interactive player to transpose to your vocal range, add a capo, and autoscroll hands-free while you strum.

Chords:GDCEmBm

Chords for Almost Sweet

Key: GBPM: 90Difficulty: Intermediate
G
3
90
G
 I came in from the outside
G
 Burnt out from the joy ride
G D C
 She likes to roll here in my ashes anyway
G
 Played from the bedside
G
 Is "Stella By Starlight"
G D
 "That Was My Heart"...
C Em
 The drums that start off "Night And Day"
Em Bm C G
 The same kind of music haunts her bedroom
Em D C
 Im almost me again, shes almost you
Em C G
 I wouldnt know where to start
Bm C G
 "Sweet Music" playing "In The Dark"
Em Bm G
 Be still "My Foolish Heart,"
D G
 Dont ruin this on me
Em C G
 I wouldnt know where to start
Bm C G
 "Sweet Music" playing "In The Dark"
Em Bm G
 Be still "My Foolish Heart,"
D G
 Dont ruin this on me
G
 Tell me who, and Ill be thanking them
C
 The numbered lovers of Duke Ellington
Em D C
 Do I owe each kiss to lip and cheek as soft
G
 As Chet can sing "Lets Get Lost"
 And "Let The Good Times Roll"
C G
 Let "Smoke Rings" from this "Paper, Doll"
Em D
 Blow sweet and thick til every thought of
C
 "It Dont Mean A Thing"
Em Bm C G
 Ive got some colour back she thinks so, too
Em D C
 I laugh like me again, she laughs like you
Em C G
 I wouldnt know where to start
Bm C G
 "Sweet Music" playing "In The Dark"
Em Bm G
 Be still "My Foolish Heart,"
D G
 Dont ruin this on me
Em C G
 I wouldnt know where to start
Bm C G
 "Sweet Music" playing "In The Dark"
Em Bm G
 Be still "My Foolish Heart,"
D G
 Dont ruin this on me
G Em
 I wouldnt know where
C G
 I wouldnt know where
G
 I wouldnt know where, I wouldnt know where
C G
 I wouldnt
G
 I wouldnt know where
C Em
 I wouldnt know where
G
 I wouldnt know where, I wouldnt know where
D
 I wouldnt know
G
 "The Very Thought Of You" and "Am I Blue"
C
 "A Love Supreme" seems far removed
D
 "I Get Along Without You Very Well,
C
 " some other nights
G D
 The radio news reader chimes
C
 Reporting "Russian Lullabies"
C D
 Shell turn to me awake and ask,
C
 Is everything "Alright"
Em C G
 I wouldnt know where to start
Bm C G
 "Sweet Music" playing "In The Dark"
Em Bm G
 Be still "My Foolish Heart,"
D G
 Dont ruin this on me
Em C G
 I wouldnt know where to start
Bm C G
 "Sweet Music" playing "In The Dark"
Em Bm G
 Be still "My Foolish Heart,"
D G
 Dont ruin this on me
Em C G
 I wouldnt know where to start
Bm C G
 "Sweet Music" playing "In The Dark"
Em Bm G
 Be still "My Foolish Heart,"
D
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About Almost Sweet

Hozier's “Almost Sweet” is a popular track that guitarists love to cover. This arrangement uses 5 chords — G, D, C, Em and Bm — with the progression centred on G, D and C. It's a rewarding play once you're comfortable with open chords and basic transitions. Hover or tap any chord above to see its fingering, change the key with the transpose buttons, or set a capo to match the original recording.

Almost Sweet — FAQ

What key is “Almost Sweet” in?

“Almost Sweet” by Hozier is in the key of G. You can transpose it to any other key using the player.

What chords do I need to play “Almost Sweet”?

“Almost Sweet” uses 5 chords: G, D, C, Em and Bm.

Is “Almost Sweet” easy to play on guitar?

“Almost Sweet” is rated Intermediate.

Who sings “Almost Sweet”?

“Almost Sweet” is performed by Hozier.