Take A Bow

by Rihanna

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Lyrics

Oh,

how ’bout a (Gb)round of ap plause,

yeah,

(Gb)stand ing o va tion.

Woo, whoa,

yeah.

Yeah, (Ab)yeah, yeah, yeah.

(Cb)(Round of ap plause.)

You look (Ab)so dumb right now,

be stand ing out side my house,

Talk in’ ’bout, (Db)try ing to a (Ab)pol o gize.

(Bbm9)You’re so ug ly (Gb)when you cry.

(Db)Please, just (Db)cut it out.

(Db)Don’t tell me you’re (Ab7sus)sor ry, (Ab)’cause you’re (Bbm)not,

ba by, when I (Db)know you’re on ly (Ab7sus)sor ry (Ab)you got (Cb)caught.

And you (Db)put on quite a (Ab)show.

(Bbm9)Real ly had me (Ab)go (Gbmaj7)ing.

(Dbmaj7)Now it’s time to go;

(Bbm9)cur tain’s fi n’lly (Ab)clos (Gbmaj7)ing.

(Db)That was quite a show.

(Bbm9)Ver y en ter (Gb)tain ing,

but it’s (Db)o ver now.

(Gbmaj7)Go on and take a bow.

Grab your (Ab)clothes and get gone

be fore the sprink lers come on.

Talk in’ ’bout, (Db)“Boy, I love you, (Ab)you’re the one.” (Bbm9)This just looks like (Gb)a re run.

(Db)Please, what (Db)else is on?

(Db)Don’t tell me you’re (Ab7sus)sor ry, (Ab)’cause you’re (Bbm)not,

ba by, when I (Db)know you’re on ly (Ab7sus)sor ry (Ab)you got (Cb)caught.

And you (Db)put on quite a (Ab)show.

(Bbm9)Real ly had me (Ab)go (Gbmaj7)ing.

(Dbmaj7)Now it’s time to go;

(Bbm9)cur tain’s fi n’lly (Ab)clos (Gbmaj7)ing.

(Db)That was quite a show.

(Bbm9)Ver y en ter (Gb)tain ing,

but it’s (Db)o ver now.

(Gbmaj7)Go on and take a bow.

(Gb)And the (Gbmaj7)a (Ab)ward for the (Ab)best (Bbm7)liar goes to you

for (Ebm7)mak ing me be lieve that you could be faith ful to me.

Let’s hear your speech, oh.

How ’bout a (Ab)round of ap plause;

(Ab)stand ing o va tion.

And you (Db)put on quite a (Ab)show.

(Bbm9)Real ly had me (Ab)go (Gbmaj7)ing.

(Dbmaj7)Now it’s time to go;

(Bbm9)cur tain’s fi n’lly (Ab)clos (Gbmaj7)ing.

(Db)That was quite a show.

(Bbm9)Ver y en ter (Gb)tain ing,

but it’s (Db)o ver now.

Go on and take a bow,

but it’s (Db)o ver (Gb)now.

Take A Bow by Rihanna — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “Take A Bow” by Rihanna 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 Gb at 80 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 "Take A Bow" 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 "Take A Bow"?
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.