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 — Piano Accompaniment Lead Sheet
Lead sheet view of the piano accompaniment for "Take Me Out" by Franz Ferdinand: melody on the staff, chord symbols above, lyrics below. Ideal for singers, choirs, and band rehearsals. Original key 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.
Try other practice modes:
About “Take Me Out”
- 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.
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