Sweet Thing Chords
by Alicia Keys
Sweet Thing by Alicia Keys is a moderately challenging guitar song played in the key of Dm. It uses the chords Dm, G, Bb, C and A. Use the transpose and diagram tools on this page to change the key, see each shape, or simplify the chords.
Intro: (Dm G) x2
Dm G
In the beginning, when life was simple we were at each other night and day
Dm G Dm G
you were so sensual and so inventive we said we'd stick together come what may
Dm G
In the beginning, you were so brutal You turned the heat on in the afternoon
Dm G
Get so excited, get so addicted You had me eating from your golden spoon
Bb Dm C G
Now I don't wanna spoil the party I know it goes against the grain
Bb G
As the plane touched down I got movies of you running through my fevered brain
Dm G
(I really love my sweet thing, I can't give her up) x3
Dm G
In the beginning, when we were winning I was your ever-present love-sick fool
Dm G
You turned the heat off and left me standing Freezing by your swimming pool
Dm G
(I can't give it up, I can't give it up) x2
Bb Dm C G
Now I don't wanna spoil the party I know it goes against the grain
Bb G
As the plane touched down, and the midnight moon can't just walk away
Dm G Dm G Bb A
(Really love my sweet thing, wanna' lick it up) x2
Dm G
(Really love my sweet thing, can't give it up) hasta el final