What key is "Against All Odds (Take A Look At Me Now)" in?

"Against All Odds (Take A Look At Me Now)" by Phil Collins is in the key of Bb with a tempo of 90 BPM. Difficulty: very_easy.

Is "Against All Odds (Take A Look At Me Now)" easy to play on piano?

This arrangement is rated very_easy. It requires comfort with chord shapes and basic hand independence. Expect 1-2 weeks of regular practice for a confident performance.

Can I play "Against All Odds (Take A Look At Me Now)" without reading sheet music?

Yes. Our player offers a falling-notes mode (Synthesia-style) and a beginner mode with color-coded keys — both let you play along without reading traditional notation.

How long does it take to learn "Against All Odds (Take A Look At Me Now)" on piano?

1–3 short practice sessions for the basics; 2–3 weeks to perform confidently with both hands.

What other songs by Phil Collins can I play here?

Try "SEPARATE LIVES", "TRASHIN' THE CAMP", "TRASHIN' THE CAMP". All are available in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.

Lyrics

(Dm7)How can I just let you walk (Em7)a way, just let you (F)leave can with is out a trace

when I (Bb)stand here tak ing (C)ev ’ry breath with (Am7)you?

Ooh.

the tears.

You’re the (Gm7)on ly one

who real (Bb)ly knew me at all.

(Dm7)How can you just walk a way (Em7)from me just when all (F)I can do is watch you leave?

’Cause we (Bb)shared the laugh ter (C)and the pain and (Am7)e

ven the tears.

You’re the (Gm7)on ly one

who real (Bb)ly knew me at all.

So take a look at me (F)now,

’cause there’s just an (G)emp ty space;

there’s noth ing (Dm7)left

here to re (Bb)mind me: just the mem ’ry of your face.

So take a (C)look at me now.

Well, there’s just an (G)emp ty space

and you com ing (Dm7)back to me is a (Bb)gainst the odds do and that’s (Gm7)what I’ve got to face.

I (Dm7)wish I could just make you turn (Em7)a round,

(F)turn a round and see me (Gm7)cry.

There’s so (Bb)much I need to (C)say to you, so (Am7)man y rea sons why

you’re the (Gm7)on ly one

who real (Bb)ly knew me at all.

So take a look at me Take a good look at me (F)now,

’cause I’ll

still (G)be stand ing here

and you com ing (Dm7)back to me

is a (Bb)gainst all odds.

That’s the (Gm7)chance I’ve got to take,

yeah.

Take a look at me now.

(Bb)Mm.

Against All Odds (Take A Look At Me Now) by Phil Collins

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Easy piano arrangement in the key of Bb at 90 BPM. Difficulty: very_easy. Color-coded notes — no sheet-reading skill required.

About “Against All Odds (Take A Look At Me Now)”

What key is "Against All Odds (Take A Look At Me Now)" in?: "Against All Odds (Take A Look At Me Now)" by Phil Collins is in the key of Bb with a tempo of 90 BPM. Difficulty: very_easy.
Is "Against All Odds (Take A Look At Me Now)" easy to play on piano?: This arrangement is rated very_easy. It requires comfort with chord shapes and basic hand independence. Expect 1-2 weeks of regular practice for a confident performance.
Can I play "Against All Odds (Take A Look At Me Now)" without reading sheet music?: Yes. Our player offers a falling-notes mode (Synthesia-style) and a beginner mode with color-coded keys — both let you play along without reading traditional notation.
How long does it take to learn "Against All Odds (Take A Look At Me Now)" on piano?: 1–3 short practice sessions for the basics; 2–3 weeks to perform confidently with both hands.
What other songs by Phil Collins can I play here?: Try "SEPARATE LIVES", "TRASHIN' THE CAMP", "TRASHIN' THE CAMP". All are available in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.