Take On Me

by a-ha
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Lyrics

Ba ba ba (A)ba ba.

(Bm7)Talk ing a way

(A)I don’t know what I’m to (C#m7)say.

I’ll (Bm7)say it a ny way.

To (A)day is an no ther day to (C#m7)find you.

shy ing a way,

oh, I’ll be com ing for your (D)love, O.

K.

(A)Take

(C#m7)on

(F#m7)me.

(D)(Take on me.) (A)Take

(C#m7)me

(F#m7)on.

(D)(Take on me.) (A)I’ll

(C#m7)be

(F#m7)gone

in a day or two.

So (Bm7)Talk ing a way

(A)I don’t know what I’m to (C#m7)say.

I’ll (Bm7)say it a ny way.

To (A)day is an no ther day to (C#m7)find you.

shy ing a way,

oh, I’ll be com ing for your (D)love, O.

K.

(A)Take

(C#m7)on

(F#m7)me.

(D)(Take on me.) (A)Take

(C#m7)me

(F#m7)on.

(D)(Take on me.) (A)I’ll

(C#m7)be

(F#m7)gone

in a day or two.

So

in a day.

Take on me.

(A)Take

(C#m7)me

(F#m7)on.

(D)Take on me.

(A)I’ll

(C#m7)be

(F#m7)gone

in a (A)(Take

Take on me.

(A)Take

(C#m7)me

(F#m7)on.

(D)Take on me.

(A)Take

(C#m7)on

(F#m7)me.

Take on me.

Take On Me — Piano Accompaniment (Falling Notes)

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Free piano accompaniment for "Take On Me" by a-ha in falling-notes (Synthesia) style. Watch the chord notes fall as you sing or play your instrument over the backing. Adjustable key + tempo. Original key A, 168 BPM.

Tip: Press play and sing the melody on top of the piano. If the original key (A) 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 On Me”

Why does the accompaniment for "Take On Me" show falling notes?
Falling Notes makes each chord visual — colored notes drop onto the keyboard so you can FEEL the rhythm of the backing before each entry. Singers find it easier to lock in with the piano's groove when they see the chord notes land instead of just hearing them.
What key is the piano accompaniment for "Take On Me" by a-ha in?
The backing track is in A at 168 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 On 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 On Me"?
Effectively yes — it's the piano-only backing for "Take On 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 On 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 On 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 On Me"?
"Take On Me" was originally performed by a-ha. This piano accompaniment is an arrangement of that song, designed for sing-along and play-along use.
Can I use "Take On Me" as a backing track for singing?
Yes — this is the piano accompaniment for Take On Me by a-ha, with the chord notes falling visually so you can see exactly when each chord lands. Original key is A; transpose live to fit your voice.
How is this different from the bar-sheet accompaniment?
Same audio backing — different visualization. Falling notes show each chord note dropping in real time (like Synthesia), which makes the chord rhythm easier to feel. Use whichever view helps you stay on the beat.

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