Against All Odds (Take A Look At Me Now)

by Phil Collins
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Lyrics

(Am7)How can I just let you walk (Bm7)a way, just let you (C)leave with out a trace?

When I (F)stand here tak ing (G)ev ’ry breath with you;

ooh,

you’re the (Dm7)on ly one who real ly knew me at all.

(Am7)How can I just let you walk (Bm7)a way, just let you (C)leave with out a trace?

When I (F)stand here tak ing (G)ev ’ry breath with you;

ooh,

you’re the (Dm7)on ly one who real ly knew me at all.

So take a look at me now,

well, there’s just an (D)emp ty space.

And there’s noth ing (Am7)left here to re mind me, just the mem ’ry of your face.

Well, take a look at me now

’cause there’s just an (D)emp ty space.

And you com in’ back to me is a gainst the odds, do, and that’s what I’ve got to face.

I I’ve got to face.

Take a good (G)look at me now.

’Cause I’ll still be (D)stand ing here.

And you com in’ back to me is a gainst all odds, it’s the chance I’ve got to take.

Take a look at me now.

Against All Odds (Take A Look At Me Now) — Falling Notes Piano Tutorial

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Watch "Against All Odds (Take A Look At Me Now)" by Phil Collins in falling notes style — like Synthesia. Color-coded notes fall onto the keyboard in real time. Practice left hand, right hand, or both. Key of C, 116 BPM.

Tip: Start at 50% speed to get comfortable with the fingering, then work your way up to full tempo.

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

Can I learn "Against All Odds (Take A Look At Me Now)" with falling notes like Synthesia?
Yes — Falling Notes mode shows colored note shapes dropping onto a virtual keyboard, the same visual style as Synthesia or piano-tile games. Each note's column matches the piano key you press. Works for "Against All Odds (Take A Look At Me Now)" with hands-separate practice in C at 116 BPM.
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 C 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 116 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?
Yes — this is one of our beginner-friendly arrangements with simplified chords and color-coded notes.
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 I practice left and right hand separately for "Against All Odds (Take A Look At Me Now)"?
Yes! Our Top Down mode lets you isolate the left hand (bass clef), right hand (treble clef), or play both together. This makes it easy to master "Against All Odds (Take A Look At Me Now)" one hand at a time before combining them.
What is falling notes style for "Against All Odds (Take A Look At Me Now)"?
Falling notes (also known as Synthesia or piano waterfall) shows color-coded rectangles falling from the top of the screen onto a virtual keyboard. Each note's position matches the piano key you need to press. "Against All Odds (Take A Look At Me Now)" is in the key of C at 116 BPM.