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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 — Karaoke: Lyrics & Chords to Sing & Play Along
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Free karaoke for "It Takes Two" by Katy Perry: 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 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”
- 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 there a karaoke version of "It Takes Two" with lyrics?
- Yes — this is a free karaoke slide for "It Takes Two" by Katy Perry. 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 "It Takes Two" to match my voice or capo?
- Yes. The original is in C, 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 "It Takes Two" 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.