Take Me Or Leave Me

by Idina Menzel

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Lyrics

A ti Ev ’ry sin gle day can I walk down the street, This I hear peo ple say (Eb)ba (Bb)by, Let’s so sweet.

Ev er since pu ber (Gm)ty, ev ’ry bod y stares (Am)at (Gm)me.

(F)Boys, love girls, I can’t help it, (Eb)ba (F)by.

So be (Dm7)kind, and don’t (Am7)lose your (Bb)mind.

(F)Just re (Bb)mem ber ey bear, that I’m your still my (F)ba (C)by.

Take me for what (Eb)I am,

who I was meant (Eb)to be.

(Dm7)And if (Am7)you give a damn,

take me, ba by, or leave me.

Take me, ba (Gm)by, (F)or (Eb)leave (Bb)me.

A ti Ev ger in a cage can nev er see the sun.

This di va needs her stage, (Eb)ba (Bb)by.

Let’s have fun!

You are the one I (Gm)choose.

Folks would kill to fill (Am)your (Gm)shoes.

(F)You love the lime light too, now, (Eb)ba (F)by.

So be (Dm7)mine, and don’t (Am7)waste my (Bb)time,

(F)cry in’, (Bb)“Oh, hon ey bear, are you your still my (F)ba (C)by?”

Take me for what (Eb)I am,

who I was meant (Eb)to be.

(Dm7)And if (Am7)you give a damn,

take me, ba by, or leave me.

Take me, ba (Gm)by, (F)or (Eb)leave (Bb)me.

or leave me.

No way

can I be what I’m not.

But, hey, don’t you (F7)want your girl hot?

Oh, don’t fight, (Dm7)don’t lose your head,

’cause ev ’ry night, who’s in your bed?

(F)Who?

Who’s

(F)in your bed?

It won’t (F)work.

I look be fore I (Gm)leap.

I love mar gins and dis ci (Am)pline.

I make lists in (Gm)my (F)sleep, (Eb)ba (Bb)by.

What’s my (F)sin?

Nev er quit, I fol (Gm)low through.

I hate mess, but I love (Gm)you.

What to do with my im promp tu, (Eb)ba by?

So be (Dm7)wise, ’cause this (Am7)girl sat is (Bb)fies.

You (F)got a (Gm)prize, but don’t com pro mise.

(F)You’re (Bb)one (F)luck y ba (C)by.

or leave me.

That’s it,

the straw that breaks my back.

I quit,

un less you take it (Bb7)back.

Wom en,

(Dm7)what is it a bout them?

Can’t live

(C7)with them or with out them.

Take me for what I (F)am,

who I was (F)meant to (C)be.

(Em)And if (Bm)you give a damn,

take me, ba (C)by, or leave me.

Take me, ba by,

or (CN.C.)leave me.

Guess I’m leav in’.

I’m gone!

Take Me Or Leave Me by Idina Menzel — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “Take Me Or Leave Me” by Idina Menzel 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 Bb at 112 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 Me Or Leave 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 Me Or Leave 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.