When Love Takes Over

by David Guetta featuring Kelly Rowland
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Lyrics

It’s com pli cat ed, it al ways is;

that’s just the way it goes.

Feels like I’ve wait ed so (Cm)long for this, I (Gm)won der if it shows.

Head un der wat er, now (Cm)I can’t breathe, it (Bb6)nev er felt so good.

’Cause I can feel it com ing (Cm)o ver me, I would n’t (Bb6)stop it if I could.

(F)When love takes o ver,

(Cm7)yeah,

you (Ebmaj7)know you can’t de ny (F)when love takes o ver,

(Cm7)yeah,

’cause (Ebmaj7)some thing’s here to night.

Give me a rea son, I’ve got ta know;

do you feel it too?

Can’t you see me here on (Cm)o ver load?

And (Gm)this time I blame you.

I’m look ing out for you to (Cm)hold my hand; It (Gm)feels like I could fall.

Now love me right, like I (Cm)know you can, or (Gm)we could lose it all.

(F)When love takes o - To (F)night, to night, to night, to night, to night, to night, to night, to night.

To (F)night, to night, to night, to night, to night, to night, to night, to night.

And I’ll

be lov ing you all (Ebmaj7)the time, it’s true;

’cause I

wan na make (Ebmaj7)it right with you.

When love takes o ver.

(F)When love takes o ver.

When love takes o ver.

(F)When love takes o ver.

When love takes o ver.

(F)When love takes o ver.

When love takes o ver,

o ver,

o ver,

o ver,

o ver,

o ver,

o ver,

o ver,

o ver.

(F)When love takes o ver,

(Cm7)yeah,

you (Ebmaj7)know you can’t de ny (F)when love takes o ver,

(Cm7)yeah,

’cause (Ebmaj7)some thing’s here to night.

When Love Takes Over — Piano Accompaniment (Falling Notes)

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Free piano accompaniment for "When Love Takes Over" by David Guetta featuring Kelly Rowland 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 Bb, 130 BPM.

Tip: Press play and sing the melody on top of the piano. If the original key (Bb) 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 “When Love Takes Over”

Why does the accompaniment for "When Love Takes Over" 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 "When Love Takes Over" by David Guetta featuring Kelly Rowland in?
The backing track is in Bb at 130 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 "When Love Takes Over" 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 "When Love Takes Over"?
Effectively yes — it's the piano-only backing for "When Love Takes Over", with no vocals. You can also slow it down to practice tricky verses, then bring it back to full tempo.
Can I use "When Love Takes Over" 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 "When Love Takes Over"?
Yes — registered users can download MIDI + MusicXML (open in any notation software). PDF sheet music is also available for the full arrangement.
Who wrote "When Love Takes Over"?
"When Love Takes Over" was originally performed by David Guetta featuring Kelly Rowland. This piano accompaniment is an arrangement of that song, designed for sing-along and play-along use.
Can I use "When Love Takes Over" as a backing track for singing?
Yes — this is the piano accompaniment for When Love Takes Over by David Guetta featuring Kelly Rowland, with the chord notes falling visually so you can see exactly when each chord lands. Original key is Bb; 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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