Whatever It Takes

by Imagine Dragons

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Lyrics

(Am)Fall ing too fast to pre pare for this, (G)trip ping in the world could be dan ge rous.

(Em)Ev ’ry bod y cir cl ing, it’s vul tu rous, neg a tive, nep o tist.

(Am)Ev ’ry bod y wait ing for the fall of man, (G)ev ’ry bod y pray ing for the end of times.

(Em)Ev ’ry bod y hop ing they could be the one.

I was born to run, I was born for this.

(Am)Whip, whip, run me like a (G)race horse.

Pull me like a (D)rip cord, break me down and (Em)build me up.

I want to be the (Am)slip, slip, word u pon your (G)lip, lip.

Let ter that you (D)rip, rip.

Break me down and (Em)build me up, what ev er it takes,

’cause I love the a (G)dren al ine in my veins.

I do what ev er it takes

’cause I love how it (G)feels when I break the chains.

What ev er it takes,

you (G)take me to the top.

I’m (Am)read y for what ev er it takes

’cause I love the a (G)dren a line in my veins.

I do what it takes.

(Am)Al ways had a fear of be ing ty pi cal, (G)look ing at my bod y, feel ing mis ’ra ble.

(Em)Al ways hang ing on to the vi su al, I want to be in vis i ble.

(Am)Look ing at my years like a mar tyr dom, (G)ev ’ry bod y needs to be a part of them.

(Em)Nev er be e nough, I’m the pro di gal son.

I was born to run, I was born for this.

I do what it takes.

Hyp o crit i cal, e go (G)tis ti cal, don’t want to be the (Em)par en thet i cal, hy po thet i cal.

Work ing on to (Am)some thing that I’m proud of, (G)out of the box, an e pox y to the world and the vi sion we’ve lost.

I’m an a (Am)pos tro phe, I’m just a (G)sym bol to re mind you that there’s (Em)more to see.

I’m just a prod uct of the sys tem, a ca (Am)tas tro phe.

And yet a (G)mas ter piece and yet I’m (Em)half dis eased.

And when I am de ceased at least I (Am)go down to the grave and die (G)hap pi ly.

Leave the (Em)bod y of my soul to be a part of me.

I do what it takes.

What ev er it takes,

’cause I love the a (G)dren al ine in my veins.

I do what ev er it takes

’cause I love how it (G)feels when I break the chains.

What ev er it takes,

you (G)take me to the top.

I’m (Am)read y for what ev er it takes

’cause I love the a (G)dren a line in my veins.

I do what it takes.

Whatever It Takes by Imagine Dragons — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “Whatever It Takes” by Imagine Dragons 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 135 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 "Whatever It Takes" 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 "Whatever It Takes"?
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.