Take That Look Off Your Face

· by Andrew Lloyd Webber

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You must be mis tak en, it (C7)could n’t have (F)been.

You (Fm)could n’t have (C)seen him (Bb)yes ter (F)day.

He’s (C)do ing some (G)deal up in (Am)Bal ti more now, I (F)hate it (G)when he’s a (C)way.

You must be mis tak en, I’m (C7)sure that you (F)are.

There’s (Fm)more than one (C)car with (Bb)stick ers (F)on,

and (C)lots of young (G)guys wear I (Am)cor du roy pants.

I’d (F)hate it (G)when he’s a (C)way.

You (G)know on ly if he had n’t (C)gone.

Take that look off your face.

(Take that look off your face.) I can (G7)see through your smile.

(I can see through your smile.) You would (C)love to be right, I bet you did n’t (G7)sleep good last night, could n’t wait to bring (F7)all of that bad news to my (Am)door.

Well, I’ve (F7)got news for you,

I knew be (C)fore.

If

Take that (C)look off your face.

(Take that look off your face.) I can (G7)see through your smile.

(I can see through your smile.) You would (C)love to be right, I bet you did n’t (G7)sleep good last night, could n’t wait to bring (F7)all of that bad news to my (Am)door.

Well, I’ve (F7)got news for you,

(F)I (C)knew (Dm7)be (C)fore.

Take that (C)look off your face.

(Take that look off your face.) I can (G7)see through your smile.

(I can see through your smile.) You would (C)love to be right, I bet you did n’t (G7)sleep good last night, could n’t wait to bring (F7)all of that bad news to my (Am)door.

Well, I’ve (F7)got news for you,

(F)I (C)knew (Dm7)be (C)fore.

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Take That Look Off Your Face by Andrew Lloyd Webber — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “Take That Look Off Your Face” by Andrew Lloyd Webber 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 110 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 That Look Off Your Face" 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 That Look Off Your Face"?: 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.
What other Andrew Lloyd Webber songs work for kids?: Try "ALL I ASK OF YOU", "EVERYTHING'S ALRIGHT", "ONLY YOU". All play with color-coded notes; pick a familiar tune to keep kids engaged.