Take Me Out

by Franz Ferdinand
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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 — Accompaniment Sheet Music (Classic Notation)

Classic piano notation for "Take Me Out" by Franz Ferdinand as an accompaniment / backing track. Both hands engraved at publisher quality in G — sing or play melody on top while the score follows along at 100 BPM. Click any note to jump there.

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

Is the engraved accompaniment score for "Take Me Out" suitable for a pianist?
Yes — both hands are notated in classic piano notation (treble + bass clefs, key G, real chord symbols), engraved server-side from the publisher MusicXML. A staff pianist or accompanist can read this directly from the screen or printed PDF and play the backing while you sing the melody.
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.
What is this accompaniment Sheet Music view?
Same engraver-grade rendering as the standard Sheet Music mode — both hands, classic piano notation, key of G, real chord symbols — but the audio is the karaoke / backing-track arrangement of "Take Me Out" with the lead melody removed. Perfect for singers, lead instruments, and ensemble practice.
Can I sing or play melody while the score follows along?
Yes. The backing track removes the melody so you can sing or play it on top while the chord changes and rhythm guide you. The engraved score scrolls in time with the audio so you never lose your place.
Is this the same notation a piano book would show?
Yes — treble + bass clefs, key signature, time signature, beams, dynamics, and chord symbols above the staff, all rendered from the original publisher MusicXML. Identical reading experience to a printed piano accompaniment book.

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