Take Me Out

by Franz Ferdinand
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Lyrics

So if you’re lone ly,

you know I’m (G)here (Bm7)wait ing for you.

I’m just a cross hair,

I’m just a (G)shot a (Bm7)way from you.

And if you leave here,

you leave me (G)brok en, (Bm7)shat tered I lie I’m just a cross hair,

I’m just a (G)shot (Bm7)then we can die.

(CN.C.)Ah.

(G5)I know (D5)I won’t be (F5)leav ing here

with (E5)you.

I say, don’t you know?

You say you don’t know.

I say,

take me out.

I stay you don’t show, don’t move time is slow.

I say

take me out.

I say you don’t know, you say you don’t go.

I say

take me out.

If I move this could die.

If eyes move this could die.

I want you

to take me out.

(Am)I know I won’t be (C6)leav ing here.

Oh, (Am)I know I won’t be (C6)leav ing here.

(Am)I know I won’t be (C6)leav ing here.

(Am)I know I won’t be (C)leav ing here

with (E5)you.

If I move this could die If eyes move this could die come on.

Take me out.

(Am)I know I won’t be (C6)leav ing here.

Oh, (Am)I know I won’t be (C6)leav ing here.

(Am)I know I won’t be (C6)leav ing here.

(Am)I know I won’t be (C)leav ing here

with (Em)you.

Take Me Out — Karaoke: Lyrics & Chords to Sing & Play Along

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Free karaoke for "Take Me Out" by Franz Ferdinand: 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 G, 144 BPM.

Tip: Press play and sing the melody on top of the piano. If the original key (G) 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 Out”

Can I sing "Take Me Out" karaoke-style with the lyrics on screen?
Yes — Karaoke mode puts the lyrics of "Take Me Out" 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 G, and you can transpose it to fit your voice.
What key is the piano accompaniment for "Take Me Out" by Franz Ferdinand in?
The backing track is in G at 144 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 Out" 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 Out"?
Effectively yes — it's the piano-only backing for "Take Me Out", 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 Out" 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 Out"?
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 Out"?
"Take Me Out" was originally performed by Franz Ferdinand. This piano accompaniment is an arrangement of that song, designed for sing-along and play-along use.
What other backing tracks by Franz Ferdinand are available?
Other accompaniments by Franz Ferdinand: "Take Me Out". Same toggle-the-melody, change-the-key setup.
Is there a karaoke version of "Take Me Out" with lyrics?
Yes — this is a free karaoke slide for "Take Me Out" by Franz Ferdinand. 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 Out" to match my voice or capo?
Yes. The original is in G, 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 Out" 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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