Take A Bow

by Rihanna

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Lyrics

Oh,

how ’bout a (C)round of ap plause,

yeah,

(C)stand in’ o va tion.

Ooh, oh,

yeah.

Yeah, (D)yeah, yeah, yeah.

You look (D)so dumb right now

You bet ter hur ry up be stand in’ (D)out side my house.

talk in’ ’bout, (G)Try in’ to a (D)pol o gize, (Em)you’re so ug ly (C)when you cry.

(G)Please, just (D)cut it out.

(G)Don’t tell me you’re (D)sor ry, ’cause you’re (Em)not.

And, ba by, when I (G)know you’re on ly (D)sor ry you got (F)caught.

But you (G)put on quite a (D)show,

(Em)real ly had me (C)go in’.

(G)Now it’s time to (D)go,

(Em)cur tain’s fi n’lly (C)clos in’.

(G)That was quite a (D)show,

(Em)ver y en ter (C)tain in’,

but it’s (G)o ver (C)now.

(But it’s o ver now.) Go on and take a bow,

(F)oh.

Grab your (D)clothes and get gone.

You bet ter hur ry up be fore the (D)sprin klers come on,

talk in’ ’bout, (G)“Girl, I love you, (D)you’re the one.” (Em)This just looks like (C)a re run.

(G)Please, what (D)else is on?

(G)Don’t tell me you’re (D)sor ry, ’cause you’re (Em)not.

And, ba by, when I (G)know you’re on ly (D)sor ry you got (F)caught.

But you (G)put on quite a (D)show,

(Em)real ly had me (C)go in’.

(G)Now it’s time to (D)go,

(Em)cur tain’s fi n’lly (C)clos in’.

(G)That was quite a (D)show,

(Em)ver y en ter (C)tain in’,

but it’s (G)o ver (C)now.

(But it’s o ver now.) Go on and take a bow,

(F)oh.

(C)And the a (D)ward for the (Em)best lie goes to (Am)you,

for mak (G)in’ (C)me be lieve that (D)you could be faith (Em7)ful to me.

Let’s (F)hear your speech, oh.

How ’bout a (D)round of ap plause,

a (D)stand in’ o va tion.

But you (C)Go on and take a bow.

But it’s (G)o ver 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 G at 152 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 "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.