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 — Piano Accompaniment Track

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Free piano accompaniment for "Take Me Out" by Franz Ferdinand. Sing along or play your instrument over the backing piano. Toggle the vocal melody on/off, change key to fit your voice, adjust tempo. Key of G, 100 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”

How do the bar-notation visuals help sing "Take Me Out" with this backing?
Each chord change drops as a colored bar across the staff, scrolling in real time so you can see exactly when the harmony shifts. Helpful for hitting entrances and judging when to breathe — especially on phrases that don't begin on beat 1 of "Take Me Out".
What key is the piano accompaniment for "Take Me Out" by Franz Ferdinand in?
The backing track is in G at 100 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.
How do I use "Take Me Out" as a backing track?
Just press play — the piano accompaniment runs from start to end, no vocals. Sing, hum, or play your own instrument over it. Use the mic icon to add a vocal melody as a pitch reference, and the speed control if you want a slower practice tempo.
Can I change the key of "Take Me Out" to fit my voice?
Yes — the original is in G, but the player has a live transpose control so you can shift up or down semitones until the melody sits in your vocal range. The piano accompaniment moves with the new key automatically.

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