Other arrangements of Take Me Or Leave Me
Pick a learning view.
Ev ’ry sin gle day,
I walk down the street, I hear peo (Gm)ple say (F)ba
(Bb)by, so sweet.
Ev er since pu (Gm)ber (Am)ty, ev ’ry bod y stares (Am)at (Gm)me: (F)boys, girls, I can’t help it (Eb)ba (F)by.
So be (Dm)kind and don’t (Am7)lose your (Bb)mind.
(Am7)Just re (Gm)mem ber that I’m (Bb)your (F)ba (C)by.
Take me for what (Eb)I am,
who I (Eb)was meant to (Bb)be,
(Dm7)and, if (Am7)you give a damn,
take me (Bb)ba by or leave (Gm)me.
Take me ba (Gm)by (F)or (Eb)leave (Bb)me.
ti ger in cage
can nev er sun, this needs (Gm)her stage, by let’s have (Bb)fun.
the one I
folks would kill to fill (Am)your (Gm)shoes.
(F)You love lime light too, now
(Dm)mine,
(Am7)waste my (Bb)time,
(Am7)cry in’ (Gm)“Oh, hon ey bear, you still (Bb)my, (F)my, ba
Take me for what (Eb)I am,
who I (Eb)was meant to (Bb)be,
(Dm7)and, if (Am7)you give a damn,
take me (Bb)ba by or leave (Gm)me.
Take me ba (Gm)by (F)or (Eb)leave (Bb)me.
or leave me.
No way
can I be what I’m not, but hey, don’t you (F9)want your girl hot?
Don’t fight, (Dm7)don’t lose your head,
’cause ev ’ry night, (C)who’s in your bed?
(F)Who,
who’s
(Gm)in your (F)bed?
Kiss, pook (Bb)ie!
It won’t or leave me.
That’s it,
the straw that breaks my back.
I quit,
un less you take it back.
Wom en, what is it a bout them?
Can’t live
(C)with them or with out them!
Take me for what I (F)am,
who I (F)was meant to be.
(Em7)And if you ev er dare you’d bet (G)ter take me (C)ba by, (Em7)take me please,
take me ba by,
or leave me.
Guess I’m leav in’,
I’m gone.
Take Me Or Leave Me — Karaoke: Lyrics & Chords to Sing & Play Along
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Free karaoke for "Take Me Or Leave Me" by Jonathan Larson: lyrics on screen with the chords above each line and a bouncing ball that lands on every word in time. Sing along, or play along on guitar or piano from the chord chart. Change the key to fit your voice, slow the tempo down. Key of Bb, 116 BPM.
Tip: Press play and sing the melody on top of the piano. If the original key (Bb) sits too high or low for your voice, use the transpose control to shift the accompaniment into a comfortable range — the backing moves with you. Need a pitch reference? Tap the mic icon to bring the vocal melody in.
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About “Take Me Or Leave Me”
- Can I sing "Take Me Or Leave Me" karaoke-style with the lyrics on screen?
- Yes — Karaoke mode puts the lyrics of "Take Me Or Leave Me" on screen a line at a time and lights up each word in time, with a bouncing ball leading you word to word and the chord shown just above. The piano backing plays underneath in Bb, and you can transpose it to fit your voice.
- What key is the piano accompaniment for "Take Me Or Leave Me" by Jonathan Larson in?
- The backing track is in Bb at 116 BPM. If that doesn't sit in your vocal range, use the live transpose control to shift up or down semitones — the accompaniment moves with the new key automatically.
- Can I sing over "Take Me Or Leave Me" with this accompaniment?
- Yes — that's exactly what it's built for. The vocal melody is muted by default so you can sing freely. Need a pitch reference? Tap the mic icon to bring the melody back in at a lower volume.
- Is this a karaoke version of "Take Me Or Leave Me"?
- Effectively yes — it's the piano-only backing for "Take Me Or Leave Me", with no vocals. You can also slow it down to practice tricky verses, then bring it back to full tempo.
- Can I use "Take Me Or Leave Me" as a backing track for my instrument?
- Absolutely. Singers, guitarists, violinists, wind players, and instrumental practice in general all work — the piano holds the harmony so you can carry the melody on whatever instrument you play.
- Can I download the accompaniment for "Take Me Or Leave Me"?
- Yes — registered users can download MIDI + MusicXML (open in any notation software). PDF sheet music is also available for the full arrangement.
- Who wrote "Take Me Or Leave Me"?
- "Take Me Or Leave Me" was originally performed by Jonathan Larson. This piano accompaniment is an arrangement of that song, designed for sing-along and play-along use.
- Is there a karaoke version of "Take Me Or Leave Me" with lyrics?
- Yes — this is a free karaoke slide for "Take Me Or Leave Me" by Jonathan Larson. The lyrics appear on screen a line at a time and each word lights up exactly when it's sung, with a bouncing ball leading you word to word. A backing plays underneath so you can just sing.
- Does it show chords so I can play along on guitar or piano?
- It does — a chord symbol sits on a thin row just above the lyric it changes on, so the same screen doubles as a lyrics-and-chords chart. Guitarists can strum the changes and pianists can comp while singing; the chords are colour-coded and move with the live transpose if you change key.
- Can I change the key of "Take Me Or Leave Me" to match my voice or capo?
- Yes. The original is in Bb, but the live transpose control shifts the whole song up or down semitones until the melody sits in your range (or maps to an easier guitar shape / capo position) — the on-screen chords and the backing move with it.
- Can I slow "Take Me Or Leave Me" down to learn the words and chords?
- Yes — the tempo control lets you take it as slow as you need while the lyrics still light up in time and the ball keeps you on the beat. Speed it back up once you can sing and play it through.
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