Can't Take It In

by Imogen Heap
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Sheet MusicBar NotationSimple SheetLead SheetKaraoke · LyricsEasy NotesFalling Notes
Lyrics

(C)Can’t close my eyes.

They’re wide a (Bb)wake.

Ev ’ry (C)hair on my bod y

has (Dm)got a (Bb)thing

for this place.

Oh, (Am7)emp ty my heart; I’ve (C)got to make room for this (F6)feel ing,

so much big ger than (C)me.

one.

(G)It could n’t be

(Am7)an y more

beau ti ful.

I can’t take it (C)in.

(C)Weight less in love,

un rav el (Bb)ing,

for ’ry (C)all that’s to come y

and (Dm)all that’s (Bb)ev

for er been.

We’re (Am7)back to the board, with (C)ev er y shade un the (F6)feel sun.

Let’s much make it a (C)good one.

(G)It could n’t be

(Am7)an y more

beau ti ful.

I can’t take it (C)in.

(G)It could n’t be

(Am7)an y more

beau ti ful.

I can’t take it (Dm11)in.

I can’t take it (G)in.

(C5)in.

Can't Take It In — Easy Piano Notes for Beginners

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Learn "Can't Take It In" 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 C, 138 BPM.

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About “Can't Take It In”

Can I play "Can't Take It In" 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 "Can't Take It In" is playable in minutes, even for first-time players.
What key is "Can't Take It In" by Imogen Heap played in?
Can't Take It In 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 "Can't Take It In"?
The arrangement plays at 138 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "Can't Take It In" 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 "Can't Take It In"?
Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "Can't Take It In"?
"Can't Take It In" was originally performed by Imogen Heap. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
What other songs by Imogen Heap can I play here?
Try "CAN'T TAKE IT IN", "Hide And Seek". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
Can a complete beginner play "Can't Take It In"?
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. "Can't Take It In" is perfect for first-time players.
Do I need to read music to play "Can't Take It In"?
No! Our Beginner mode replaces traditional notation with color-coded letter names. Each note shows exactly which key to press. You can start playing "Can't Take It In" in minutes, even if you've never touched a piano before.