Gonna Take You There

by Jim Cummings
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Lyrics

We gon na take you there, we gon na take you there, we gon na take you all the way there.

We gon na take you there, we gon na take you there, we gon na (D7)take you all the (G)way.

(Am7)Go in’ down the (Fmaj7)bay (Gsus2)ou, (Am7)go in’ down the (Cmaj9)bay (D5)ou, (Am7)go in’ down the (Fmaj7)bay (Gsus2)ou, (C)tak in’ you all the (G)way.

We (G)all gon na (C)pull to (G)geth er; down (A7)here that’s (D7)how we (G)do.

(G)Me for (C)them and (G)them for me.

We (A7)all be there for (D7)you.

We gon na (G)take ya, we gon na take ya, we gon na take ya all the way down.

We know where you’re (G)go in’, and we’re (Em)go in’ with you, (D7)tak in’ you all the (G)way.

(Am7)Go in’ down the (Fmaj7)bay (Gsus2)ou, (Am7)go in’ down the (Cmaj9)bay (D5)ou, (Am7)go in’ down the (Fmaj7)bay (Gsus2)ou, (C)tak in’ you all the (G)way.

Gonna Take You There — Karaoke: Lyrics & Chords to Sing & Play Along

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Free karaoke for "Gonna Take You There" by Jim Cummings: lyrics on screen with the chords above each line and a bouncing ball that lands on every word in time. Sing along, or play along on guitar or piano from the chord chart. Change the key to fit your voice, slow the tempo down. Key of G, 188 BPM.

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

About “Gonna Take You There”

What key is "Gonna Take You There" by Jim Cummings played in?
Gonna Take You There is arranged in the key of G on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
What's the tempo (BPM) of "Gonna Take You There"?
The arrangement plays at 188 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "Gonna Take You There" 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 "Gonna Take You There"?
Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "Gonna Take You There"?
"Gonna Take You There" was originally performed by Jim Cummings. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
What other songs by Jim Cummings can I play here?
Try "MA BELLE EVANGELINE", "Ma Belle Evangeline". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
Is there a karaoke version of "Gonna Take You There" with lyrics?
Yes — this is a free karaoke slide for "Gonna Take You There" by Jim Cummings. The lyrics appear on screen a line at a time and each word lights up exactly when it's sung, with a bouncing ball leading you word to word. A backing plays underneath so you can just sing.
Does it show chords so I can play along on guitar or piano?
It does — a chord symbol sits on a thin row just above the lyric it changes on, so the same screen doubles as a lyrics-and-chords chart. Guitarists can strum the changes and pianists can comp while singing; the chords are colour-coded and move with the live transpose if you change key.
Can I change the key of "Gonna Take You There" to match my voice or capo?
Yes. The original is in G, but the live transpose control shifts the whole song up or down semitones until the melody sits in your range (or maps to an easier guitar shape / capo position) — the on-screen chords and the backing move with it.
Can I slow "Gonna Take You There" down to learn the words and chords?
Yes — the tempo control lets you take it as slow as you need while the lyrics still light up in time and the ball keeps you on the beat. Speed it back up once you can sing and play it through.