“Take Me To Church” by Hozier is an edgy and atmospheric song that attracts every guitarists’ attention. The acoustic guitar takes on a prominent role in this song, with a voicing that drives the tempo and tone of the piece. The simple repetitive picking pattern gives the piece a hypnotic feel, making it an excellent choice for acoustic guitar players looking to up their strumming game.

With the rhythmic alternation between the underlying fingerpicked pattern and the melody, Hozier manages to create a song that’s a joy to play on guitar. The piece employs a good mix of basic chords, suitable for beginners, with some neat hammer-ons in between, providing a nice challenge for intermediate players. Remember, the gripping lyrics combined with the intensity in the guitar strumming is what makes “Take Me To Church” distinctive and memorable. Certainly a song worth adding to every guitar repertoire.