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) — Easy Piano Notes for Beginners

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Learn "Against All Odds (Take A Look At Me Now)" on piano with easy notes — perfect for absolute beginners. Large color-coded note names show exactly which keys to press. No music reading required. Key of Bb, 90 BPM.

Tip: Break this song into sections and master each one separately. The speed control lets you drill difficult passages at any tempo.

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Can I play "Against All Odds (Take A Look At Me Now)" without reading sheet music?
Yes — Easy Notes mode prints the letter name (C, D, E…) directly on each note in big color-coded labels, so you can match colors to your keyboard without any traditional notation. The whole arrangement of "Against All Odds (Take A Look At Me Now)" is playable in minutes, even for first-time players.
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.
Can a complete beginner play "Against All Odds (Take A Look At Me Now)"?
Absolutely! The Beginner mode shows large color-coded notes with letter names (C, D, E...). Just match the colors to your keyboard — no music reading needed. "Against All Odds (Take A Look At Me Now)" is simplified for beginners.
Do I need to read music to play "Against All Odds (Take A Look At Me Now)"?
No! Our Beginner mode replaces traditional notation with color-coded letter names. Each note shows exactly which key to press. You can start playing "Against All Odds (Take A Look At Me Now)" in minutes, even if you've never touched a piano before.

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