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Pick a learning view.
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 — Easy Piano Notes for Beginners
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Learn "It Takes Two" 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, 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”
- Can I play "It Takes Two" 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 "It Takes Two" is playable in minutes, even for first-time players.
- 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.
- Can a complete beginner play "It Takes Two"?
- 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. "It Takes Two" is perfect for first-time players.
- Do I need to read music to play "It Takes Two"?
- No! Our Beginner mode replaces traditional notation with color-coded letter names. Each note shows exactly which key to press. You can start playing "It Takes Two" in minutes, even if you've never touched a piano before.