Take Your Time

· by Sam Hunt

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I could n’t just walk (Dm7)by

try’n’ and not say hi.

so I don’t wan na come on (Dm7)strong.

It’s Don’t get me wrong.

Your eyes are I so in tim i dat in’.

My heart is pound in’, but it’s just a con ver sa tion.

No, girl, I’m not wast ed.

You don’t know (Dm7)me,

I don’t know you, Come on, but I want it to.

And I don’t wan na steal your free dom.

I don’t wan na change your mind.

I don’t have to make you love me.

I just wan na take your time.

I don’t wan na wreck your Fri day.

I ain’t gon na waste my lines.

I don’t have to take your heart.

ers.

I just wan na take your time.

try in’ to pick you (Dm7)up,

try’n’ to get you drunk.

so I and wan na stay too (Dm7)long.

It’s the same old song and dance, but I think you know it well.

in’.

You could a rolled your eyes, told me to go to hell.

tion.

Could a walked a way, ed.

but you’re still (Dm7)here.

And I’m still here.

Come on, let’s see where it goes.

And I don’t wan na steal your free dom.

I don’t wan na change your mind.

I don’t have to make you love me.

I just wan na take your time.

I don’t have to meet your moth er.

We don’t have to cross that line.

I don’t wan na steal your cov ers.

I just wan na take your time.

(Am)Whoa,

I don’t wan na go home with you.

(Am)Whoa,

I just wan na be a (G)lone with you.

I don’t wan na steal your free dom.

I don’t wan na change your mind.

I don’t have to make you love me.

I just wan na take your time.

I don’t wan na blow your phone up.

I just wan na blow your mind.

I don’t have to take your heart.

I just wan na take your time.

No, I ain’t got ta call you, ba by.

And I ain’t got ta call you mine.

I don’t have to take your heart.

I just wan na take your time.

Take Your Time by Sam Hunt — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “Take Your Time” by Sam Hunt 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 160 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 Your Time" 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 Your Time"?: 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 Your Time" use?: Just 7 chords: Am, Am7, C, Dm7, Em7, F, G. Take it one section at a time.
What other Sam Hunt songs work for kids?: Try "BREAK UP IN A SMALL TOWN", "HOUSE PARTY", "LEAVE THE NIGHT ON". All play with color-coded notes; pick a familiar tune to keep kids engaged.