Take A Bow

by Leona Lewis

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Lyrics

The flow ers are fad ed now,

a long with your let ters; and they will nev er see the (Gm)light of day, ’cause (F)I’ll nev er take them out.

And there’s no turn ing back.

It’s for the bet ter; ba by, I de serve more than (Gm)emp ty words and (F)prom is es.

I be (Dm)lieved ev ’ry (C)thing you (Bb)said,

and I (Dm)gave you the (C)best I (Bb)had.

Oh.

So take a (Gm)bow,

’cause you’ve tak en ev ’ry thing (F)else.

You played the (Cm)part, and like a star, you played it so (Gm)well.

Take a (Gm)bow,

’cause this scene is com ing to an (F)end.

I gave you (Cm)love; all you gave me was pre (Gm)tend,

so (F)now

take a (CN.C.)bow.

The fu ture’s a bout to change.

Be fore you know it, the cur tain clos es.

Take a (Gm)look a round, there’s (F)no one in the crowd.

I’m throw ing a way the pain.

And you should know that your per form ance, it made me (Gm)strong er now.

So take a

Well, it (F7)must have been sleight of hand,

’cause I (Ebmaj7)still can’t un der stand how I could (Fm7)nev er see just (Gsus)what a fool be lieves.

Mm, but the (F7)lies, they start to show.

Tell me, (Ebmaj7)how does it feel to know right now that I won’t be a round?

So, ba by, be fore I put you out...

take a (Gm)bow, ’cause you’ve tak en ev ’ry thing (F)else.

You played the (Cm)part, and like a star, you played it so (Gm)well.

Take a (Gm)bow, ’cause this scene is com ing to an (F)end.

I gave you (Cm)love; all you gave me was pre (Gm)tend, so (F)now take a (Gm)bow, ’cause you’ve tak en ev ’ry thing (F)else.

You played the (Cm)part, and like a star, you played it so (Gm)well.

Take a (Gm)bow, ’cause this scene is com ing to an (F)end.

I gave you (Cm)love; all you gave me was pre (Gm)tend, so (F)now take a (F)now take a (CN.C.)bow.

Take a bow.

Take A Bow by Leona Lewis — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “Take A Bow” by Leona Lewis 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 150 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.