I'll Take You There

by The Staple Singers

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Lyrics

I know a (C)place

ain’t no bod y (C)cry in’,

ain’t no bod y (C)wor ried,

ain’t no smil in’ (C)fac es

ly in’ to the (C)rac es.

(C)Help me,

come on, come on, some bod y (C)help me.

(I’ll take you (F)there.)

(C)Help me, y’all.

(I’ll take you (F)there.)

(C)Help me now.

(I’ll take you (F)there.)

(I’ll take you (F)there.)

Mer cy.

(I’ll take you (F)there.)

(C)Let me take you there.

(I’ll take you (F)there.)

(C)Let me take you.

(I’ll take you (F)there.)

(F)Play yo’, play yo’ pi an (C)o now.

Come on now.

Play (F)on it, play on it.

(C)Ba by,

lit tle ba by, I need you here.

Help me (C)out, come on, lit tle ba by,

al right.

(C)I,

oh, (F)I,

I know a (C)place, y’all, (I’ll take you (F)there.) ain’t no bod y (C)cry in’, (I’ll take you (F)there.) ain’t no bod y (C)wor ried, (I’ll take you (F)there.)

no smil in’ (C)fac es, (I’ll take you (F)there.) ly in’ to the (C)rac es.

(I’ll take you (F)there.)

(I’ll take you (F)there.)

(I’ll take you (F)there.)

I'll Take You There by The Staple Singers — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “I'll Take You There” by The Staple Singers 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 C at 100 BPM, a medium-difficulty arrangement — try slowing the tempo down using the BPM control.

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 You There" 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 You There"?
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.
How many chords does "I'll Take You There" use?
Just 2 chords: C, F. Few enough that a child can recognize them quickly.
What other The Staple Singers songs work for kids?
Try "RESPECT YOURSELF", "LET'S DO IT AGAIN", "Respect Yourself". All play with color-coded notes; pick a familiar tune to keep kids engaged.