Other arrangements of It's Going To Take Some Time
Pick a learning view.
(C)It’s gon na take some time this time to (Bb)get my self in shape.
(C)I real ly fell out of line this time,
(Bb)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 I won’t be so blind next time and I’ll find some har mo ny.
But it’s go ing to take some time this time, and (Bb)I can’t make de mands.
But like the (C)young trees in the win ter time,
(Bb)I’ll learn how to bend.
(Fmaj7)Af ter all the tears we’ve spent, how could we (G)make a (C)mends?
So it’s one more round for ex per i ence and I’m on the road a gain,
and it’s go ing (Em7)to (Fmaj7)take (Em7)some (Dm7)time
(G)this (C)time.
And (Bb)I can’t make de mands.
(Bb)I’ll learn how to bend.
(Db)It’s gon na take some time this time, no (Cb)mat ter what I’ve planned.
But like the (Db)young trees in the win ter time,
(Cb)I’ll learn how to bend.
(Gbmaj7)Af ter all the tears we’ve spent, how could we (Ab)make a mends?
So it’s one more round for ex per i ence and I’m on the road a gain,
and it’s go ing (Fm7)to (Gbmaj7)take (Fm7)some (Ebm7)time
(Ab)this (Db)time.
It's Going To Take Some Time — Easy Piano Notes for Beginners
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Learn "It's Going To Take Some Time" 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, 120 BPM.
Tip: Use the speed control to practice at 70% tempo first. Focus on tricky chord transitions before attempting the full arrangement.
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About “It's Going To Take Some Time”
- Can I play "It's Going To Take Some Time" 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's Going To Take Some Time" is playable in minutes, even for first-time players.
- 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 120 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?
- This is a medium-difficulty arrangement. Most players can learn it within a few practice sessions using the speed control.
- 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 chords are used in "It's Going To Take Some Time"?
- This arrangement uses 22 chords: Ab, Am, Am7, Am9, Bb, Bbm, Bbm7, C, +14 more.
- 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.
- Can a complete beginner play "It's Going To Take Some Time"?
- 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's Going To Take Some Time" is simplified for beginners.
- Do I need to read music to play "It's Going To Take Some Time"?
- 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's Going To Take Some Time" in minutes, even if you've never touched a piano before.