Take A Chance On Me

· by Mindi Dickstein

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I know I have no right, but some times late at night I (A6)watch you in that at tic, pac ing back and forth like a ma ni ac.

I’ve (D6)nev er met a girl like you, an y one at all like you.

(B)This is ver y nice, such a love ly par ty.

The mu sic sounds so thrill ing.

It makes a (G69)per son feel like danc ing.

(A)We could do (B)a hun dred things, do (B)an y thing you (A)please.

(A)We could fly (B)on gold en wings a (B)cross the sev en (C#m7)seas.

I’ll (B)bet we could get (Asus2)a cam el through (D69)a nee dle if you’ll (G)take (D)a chance on (A)me.

(A)We could catch (B)a thou sand stars and (B)stand them on a (A)pin.

(A)We could leap (B)from here to Mars and (B)make the plan ets (C#m7)spin.

If (B)you want to do (Asus2)all the things you’ve ev (D69)er dreamed of, come on, (G)take (D)a chance on (A)me.

We could (A)be such friends.

(Emaj9)Friends are nev er (C#m9)lone ly.

All I (A69)know is books.

(E)Books are sol i (C#)tar y.

But I (F#)see you ev ’ry day,

how you (E)live in your own (C#m9)way,

and you (Dmaj9)make me want to dare

to take a chance on you.

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(Gb)We could live (Ab)a mil lion dreams, but (Ab)on ly if we dare.

(Gb)We could go (Ab)to such ex tremes.

There’s (Ab)so much we (Bbm7)could share.

(Eb7)We’ll (Ab)cir cle the world (Gbsus2)do ing all we’ve ev (Cb69)er dreamed of.

And we’ll (Ab)live in our own way.

And I’ll (Gbmaj7)see you ev ’ry (Ebm9)day.

We’ll be the (Fbmaj9)best of friends

when you (Abm7)take a chance on (Gb)me!

Take A Chance On Me by Mindi Dickstein — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “Take A Chance On Me” by Mindi Dickstein 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 A at 140 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 Chance On Me" 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 Chance On Me"?: 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 "Take A Chance On Me" use?: Just 34 chords: A, A6, Ab, Ab7, Abm, Abm7, Asus2, B, +26 more. Take it one section at a time.
What other Mindi Dickstein songs work for kids?: Try "Could You", "Our Finest Dreams", "I'd Be Delighted". All play with color-coded notes; pick a familiar tune to keep kids engaged.