Taken

by One Direction

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Lyrics

Now that you can’t have me,

(A)you sud den ly want me.

(A)Now that I’m with some bod y else,

(A)you tell me you love me.

(A)I slept on your door step

(A)beg ging for one chance.

(A)Now that I fi nal ly moved on,

(A)you say that you missed me all a long.

(A)Who do you think (D)you are?

(A)Who do you think (D)I am?

(A)You on ly love to see me break ing; (A)you on ly love me ’cause I’m tak en.

(A)You don’t real ly want (D)my heart.

No, (A)you just want to know (D)you can

(A)still be the one who gets it break ing, (A)you on ly want to ’cause I’m tak en.

Now that you can’t have me,

(A)you sud den ly want me.

Taken by One Direction — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “Taken” by One Direction 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 D at 92 BPM, a slightly more challenging arrangement — practice each phrase slowly first.

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 "Taken" 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 "Taken"?
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.