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 — Simple Sheet Music
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"It's Going To Take Some Time" in simplified sheet music format — the bridge between beginner modes and real sheet music. Color-coded notes with lyrics scrolling horizontally. Perfect for learning to read music. 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”
- How does Simplified Piano Arrangement differ from full sheet music for "It's Going To Take Some Time"?
- Simplified Arrangement keeps the melody and chords on a simplified staff with lyrics, color-coded for easy recognition. It's a learner-bridge between Beginner mode and the classic engraved Sheet Music — same song, less visual density.
- 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.
- Is Simple Sheet good for learning to read sheet music?
- Yes! Simple Sheet bridges the gap between beginner color-coded modes and traditional notation. Notes are displayed on a simplified staff with colors, lyrics, and chords — helping you build music reading skills gradually while still enjoying "It's Going To Take Some Time". Key of C, 120 BPM.
- What's the difference between Simple Sheet and Lead Sheet?
- Simple Sheet shows a more streamlined, horizontally scrolling view with color-coded notes on a staff and lyrics below — like a simplified version of real sheet music. Lead Sheet shows melody with chord symbols above and full lyrics. Simple Sheet is the next step toward reading traditional notation.