Against All Odds (Take A Look At Me Now)

by Phil Collins
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(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) — Visual Piano Sheet Music

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"Against All Odds (Take A Look At Me Now)" in visual bar notation — see every note as a colored bar on the staff. Easier to read than traditional sheet music. Scrolls automatically as you play. Key of Bb, 90 BPM.

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Why does "Against All Odds (Take A Look At Me Now)" show as colored bars instead of notation?
Bar Notation replaces traditional noteheads with colored horizontal bars on a simplified staff — each bar's vertical position is the pitch and its length is the duration. Much easier to read than classic sheet music while still showing the full arrangement of "Against All Odds (Take A Look At Me Now)".
What key is "Against All Odds (Take A Look At Me Now)" by Phil Collins played in?
Against All Odds (Take A Look At Me Now) is arranged in the key of Bb on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
What's the tempo (BPM) of "Against All Odds (Take A Look At Me Now)"?
The arrangement plays at 90 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "Against All Odds (Take A Look At Me Now)" easy to play on piano?
This is an advanced arrangement. We recommend breaking it into sections and using the speed control to drill harder passages.
Can I download sheet music for "Against All Odds (Take A Look At Me Now)"?
Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "Against All Odds (Take A Look At Me Now)"?
"Against All Odds (Take A Look At Me Now)" was originally performed by Phil Collins. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
What other songs by Phil Collins can I play here?
Try "SEPARATE LIVES", "TRASHIN' THE CAMP", "TRASHIN' THE CAMP". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
Is this real sheet music for "Against All Odds (Take A Look At Me Now)"?
It's a simplified visual notation using colored bars instead of traditional notes. Each bar's vertical position shows the pitch and its length shows duration — much easier to read for beginners while still showing the complete arrangement of "Against All Odds (Take A Look At Me Now)".
Can I see all the notes in "Against All Odds (Take A Look At Me Now)"?
Yes! The Bar Sheet shows every note in the arrangement as a colored bar. The sheet scrolls automatically during playback, or you can scroll manually to study any section. The song is in the key of Bb at 90 BPM.

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