I'll Take Romance

by Ben Oakland

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Lyrics

(F)I’ll

(Dm)take

ro (Gm)mance,

while my (F)heart is (Ab)young and (Dbmaj7)ea ger to (Gdim)fly.

(C7)I’ll give my (Gbdim)heart a (Gm7)try.

(C)I’ll take ro (F)mance.

(F)I’ll

(Dm)take

ro (Gm)mance,

while my (F)arms are (Ab)strong and (Dbmaj7)ea ger for (Gdim)you.

(C7)I’ll give my (Gbdim)arms their (Gm7)cue.

(C)I’ll take ro (F)mance.

So, my lov er, when you (Ebm7)want

(Ab7)me,

(Dbdim)call

(Db6)me

in the hush of the (Dbdim)eve

(Db6)ning.

(Gb)When

you

(Cb)call

me,

in the (Gbdim)hush of the (C7)eve ning, I’ll rush to my (F)first

(Dm)real

ro (Gm7)mance.

While my (F)heart is (Ab)young and (Dbmaj7)ea ger and (Gdim)gay,

(C7)I’ll give my (Gbdim)heart a (Gm7)way.

(C)I’ll take ro (F)mance.

I’ll take my (Fdim7)own

ro (F)mance.

I'll Take Romance by Ben Oakland — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “I'll Take Romance by Ben Oakland in our color-coded kid songbook view — every note is colored by pitch (red C, orange D, yellow E, green F, blue G, purple A, pink B) and the lyrics sit directly under each note, so children can sing along while they play. The song is in the key of Bb at 120 BPM, a comfortable easy-level arrangement perfect for first-time learners.

Tips for parents & teachers

  • Start at 50% tempo using the BPM control. Speed up only when your child can play through without stopping.
  • Turn on the metronome from the top bar to build steady rhythm.
  • Use the segmented OFF / C / 1 button to toggle note labels on the staff and keys — kids learn note names faster with letters showing.
  • Tap a measure number on the timeline to jump to a specific section for repeat practice.

Frequently asked questions

Is "I'll Take Romance" good for a child learning piano?
Yes — this color-coded arrangement is designed for ages 4-12. Each note is colored by pitch so kids match colors to keys, no music reading required. Lyrics sit under every note for sing-along play.
What age can start with "I'll Take Romance"?
Children as young as 4 can follow the color-coded notes. By age 6-7 most kids can play through the song themselves with light guidance. Parent help is recommended for the first few sessions.
Do we need a piano teacher to use this?
No — the color-coded format is designed to be self-explanatory. Parents with no music background can supervise. Teachers can also use it as an introductory lesson tool.
Can we print the sheet music?
Yes — tap "Download Sheet Music" above for a free printable PDF with the same color-coded notes that appear on screen.