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Is Mer cu ry
in ret ro grade,
or is (A5)that the ex cuse
that I’ve al ways made ’cause I want to blame you.
But I can on ly blame my self.
Yeah, it’s (C)eas y to throw
you un der the bus,
or (A5)call you cra zy while I fill ing my cup.
I (F)say these things to hurt you,
but I can on ly hurt my self.
Oh, (Am)I can on ly (G)take re spon si (C)bil (G)i (F)ty
(C)for (F)me.
It takes (C)two,
two sides to ev ’ry sto ry.
Not just (Am7(sus))you.
I can’t (Am7(sus))keep ig nor (Am7)ing.
I ad mit half of it; I’m not that in no cent.
Oh yeah,
it takes (C)two,
two sides to (C)ev ’ry (C)sto ry.
Not just (Am7(sus))me.
You can’t (Am7(sus))keep ig nor (Am7)ing.
Let me be first, ba by, to say I’m sor ry.
(I’m (C)sor ry.)
I’ve (C)faced my de mons,
yeah, I paid my dues.
I (A5)had to grow up; while I wish you could too.
I (F)say want ed to save you,
but I can on ly save my self.
Oh, (Am)I can on ly (G)be the change you (C)want (G)to (F)see,
(C)to (F)see.
It takes (C)two,
two sides to ev ’ry sto ry.
Not just (Am7(sus))you.
I can’t (Am7(sus))keep ig nor (Am7)ing.
I ad mit half of it; I’m not that in no cent.
Oh yeah,
it takes (C)two,
two sides to (C)ev ’ry (C)sto ry.
Not just (Am7(sus))me.
You can’t (Am7(sus))keep ig nor (Am7)ing.
Let me be first, ba by, to say I’m sor ry.
(I’m (C)sor ry.)
I’ve
I point my fin ger, but it (G)does me no good.
I look in the mir ror and it tells me the truth, (G)yeah.
Why are these les sons al ways (G)learned the hard way?
Is it too late to change?
Oh, it takes
(I’m sor ry.)
It Takes Two — Visual Piano Sheet Music
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"It Takes Two" 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 C, 90 BPM.
Tip: Start at 50% speed to get comfortable with the fingering, then work your way up to full tempo.
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About “It Takes Two”
- Why does "It Takes Two" 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 "It Takes Two".
- What key is "It Takes Two" by Katy Perry played in?
- It Takes Two 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 "It Takes Two"?
- The arrangement plays at 90 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
- Is "It Takes Two" 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 "It Takes Two"?
- Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
- Who composed "It Takes Two"?
- "It Takes Two" was originally performed by Katy Perry. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
- What other songs by Katy Perry can I play here?
- Try "BY THE GRACE OF GOD", "CHAINED TO THE RHYTHM", "DARK HORSE". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
- Is this real sheet music for "It Takes Two"?
- 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 "It Takes Two".
- Can I see all the notes in "It Takes Two"?
- 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 C at 90 BPM.