work.
A Ev ’ry sin gle in a day,
I walk down see and the (Am)ci street, I di va hear peo (Gm)ple say (F)ba (Eb)ba by let’s have (Bb)by, so sweet.
(F)You’re Ev er since choose, pu (Gm)ber (Am)ty, ev ’ry bod y stares (Am)at (Gm)me: (F)boys, girls, the I can’t help (F)promp it (Eb)ba (F)by.
So be (Dm)kind and don’t (Am7)lose sat your is (Bb)mind.
you’ve (Am7)Just re (Gm)mem ber ey don’t bear, are that (F)prom I’m ise, (Bb)your (F)ba my, y ba by?” (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.
work.
I ti ’ry ger fore in I cage
can nev er gins and the (Am)ci sun, this I make needs in (Gm)her stage, (F)ba (Eb)ba by let’s have (Bb)fun.
What’s my (F)sin; the one I I fol (Gm)low (Am)through, folks would kill to fill (Am)your (Gm)shoes.
(F)You love do lime light too, (F)promp now (Eb)ba (F)by.
So be (Dm)mine, and don’t (Am7)waste sat my is (Bb)time,
you’ve (Am7)cry in’ (Gm)“Oh, hon ey don’t bear, com you (F)prom still ise, (Bb)my, (F)my, luck y ba by.
(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.
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 — Piano Accompaniment Lead Sheet
Lead sheet view of the piano accompaniment for "Take Me Or Leave Me" by Jonathan Larson: melody on the staff, chord symbols above, lyrics below. Ideal for singers, choirs, and band rehearsals. Original key 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.
Try other practice modes:
About “Take Me Or Leave Me”
- 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.
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