They Can't Take That Away From Me

· by Phillip Keveren

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Lyrics

The way you (Ab)wear your hat,

the way you sip your tea,

the mem ’ry of all that,

no, no, they (Ab)can’t take that a (Gm)way from (F7)me!

The way your (Ab)smile just beams,

the way you sing off key,

the way you haunt my dreams,

no, no, they (Fm7)can’t take that a (Bb7)way from (Eb)me!

We may (Gm)nev er, (Gm6)nev er, (Gm7)meet a (Gm6)gain on the (Gm)bump y road (A7)to (Am7)love,

still I’ll (Gm)al ways, (Gm6)al ways (Gm7)keep the (C7)mem ’ry (F7)of:

the way you (Ab)hold your knife,

the way we danced till three,

the way you’ve changed my life.

No, (Eb7)no!

They (Ab)can’t take that a (Bb7)way from (Cm)me!

(Db7)No!

They (Gm)can’t (Ab)take (Gm)that a (Fm7)way

(Bb)from

(Eb)me!

They Can't Take That Away From Me by Phillip Keveren — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “They Can't Take That Away From Me” by Phillip Keveren 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 Ab at 100 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 "They Can't Take That Away From 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 "They Can't Take That Away From 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.
What other Phillip Keveren songs work for kids?: Try "10,000 Reasons (Bless The Lord)", "1812 Overture", "Abide With Me". All play with color-coded notes; pick a familiar tune to keep kids engaged.