It's Going To Take Some Time

by Carpenters
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Lyrics

(C)It’s gon na take some time this time to (Gm7)get my self in shape.

(C)I real ly fell out of line this time.

(Gm7)I real ly missed the gate.

The (Fmaj7)birds on the tel e phone (Em7)line, (next time) are (Fmaj7)cry in’ out to me,

(next time) and (Fmaj7)I won’t be so (Em7)blind next (Am)time, and I’ll (Dm)find some har mo ny.

But it’s (C)go ing to take some time this time,

and (Gm7)I can’t make de mands.

But like the (C)young trees in the win ter time,

(Gm7)I’ll learn how to bend.

(Fmaj7)Af ter all the (Em7)tears we’ve spent, how (Dm7)could we (Dm7)make a (C)mends?

So (C)it’s one more round for ex (Am)per i ence and I’m on the road a gain,

and it’s (Fmaj7)go ing to take some (Dm7)time

(Dm7)this

(C)time!

(C)It’s gon na take some time this time, no (Gm7)mat ter what I’ve planned.

And like the (C)young trees

in the win ter time,

(Gm7)I’ll learn how to bend.

(Fmaj7)Af ter all the (Em7)tears we’ve spent, how (Dm7)could we (Dm7)make a (C)mends?

So (C)it’s one more round for ex (Am)per i ence and I’m on the road a gain,

and it’s (Fmaj7)go ing to take some (Dm7)time this

(C)time!

(Dm7)time this time!

It's Going To Take Some Time — Karaoke: Lyrics & Chords to Sing & Play Along

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Free karaoke for "It's Going To Take Some Time" by Carpenters: 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, 100 BPM.

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

About “It's Going To Take Some Time”

What key is "It's Going To Take Some Time" by Carpenters played in?
It's Going To Take Some Time 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's Going To Take Some Time"?
The arrangement plays at 100 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "It's Going To Take Some Time" 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's Going To Take Some Time"?
Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "It's Going To Take Some Time"?
"It's Going To Take Some Time" was originally performed by Carpenters. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
What other songs by Carpenters can I play here?
Try "O HOLY NIGHT", "BECAUSE WE ARE IN LOVE", "CALLING OCCUPANTS". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
Is there a karaoke version of "It's Going To Take Some Time" with lyrics?
Yes — this is a free karaoke slide for "It's Going To Take Some Time" by Carpenters. 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's Going To Take Some Time" 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's Going To Take Some Time" 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.