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(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 — Piano Lead Sheet
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"It's Going To Take Some Time" lead sheet with chords, melody, and lyrics. Play the melody while following chord symbols above. Perfect for sing-along or accompaniment. Key of C, 100 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's Going To Take Some Time”
- Where are the chord symbols for "It's Going To Take Some Time" displayed?
- Lead Sheet shows chord symbols (like Am, G7, C) above the melody line with lyrics below. Every chord change highlights in real time as the song plays, so you can play the melody with the right hand and follow chord shapes with the left. "It's Going To Take Some Time" is in C.
- 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.
- Does "It's Going To Take Some Time" have chords and lyrics?
- Yes! The Lead Sheet shows the melody with chord symbols (like Am, G, C) and full lyrics. Perfect for singing along or playing with a band. "It's Going To Take Some Time" is in the key of C at 100 BPM.
- What chords are in "It's Going To Take Some Time"?
- Open the Lead Sheet to see all chord symbols displayed above the melody line. The song is in the key of C, so you'll find chords common to that key. Each chord highlights in real time as the song plays.