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It's Going To Take Some Time

· by Carpenters

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Lyrics

(C)It’s gon na take some time this time to (Bb)get my self in shape.

(C)I real ly fell out of line this time,

(Bb)I real ly missed the gate.

The (Fmaj7)birds on the tel e phone (Em7)line (next time) are (Fmaj7)cry in’ out to me, (next time) and I won’t be so blind next time and I’ll find some har mo ny.

But it’s go ing to take some time this time, and (Bb)I can’t make de mands.

But like the (C)young trees in the win ter time,

(Bb)I’ll learn how to bend.

(Fmaj7)Af ter all the tears we’ve spent, how could we (G)make a (C)mends?

So it’s one more round for ex per i ence and I’m on the road a gain,

and it’s go ing (Em7)to (Fmaj7)take (Em7)some (Dm7)time

(G)this (C)time.

And (Bb)I can’t make de mands.

(Bb)I’ll learn how to bend.

(Db)It’s gon na take some time this time, no (Cb)mat ter what I’ve planned.

But like the (Db)young trees in the win ter time,

(Cb)I’ll learn how to bend.

(Gbmaj7)Af ter all the tears we’ve spent, how could we (Ab)make a mends?

So it’s one more round for ex per i ence and I’m on the road a gain,

and it’s go ing (Fm7)to (Gbmaj7)take (Fm7)some (Ebm7)time

(Ab)this (Db)time.

It's Going To Take Some Time by Carpenters — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “It's Going To Take Some Time” by Carpenters 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 120 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 "It's Going To Take Some Time" 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 "It's Going To Take Some Time"?: 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 "It's Going To Take Some Time" use?: Just 22 chords: Ab, Am, Am7, Am9, Bb, Bbm, Bbm7, C, +14 more. Take it one section at a time.
What other Carpenters songs work for kids?: Try "O HOLY NIGHT", "BECAUSE WE ARE IN LOVE", "CALLING OCCUPANTS". All play with color-coded notes; pick a familiar tune to keep kids engaged.