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Oh
oh
(C#m7)ooh,
ah (F#sus)yeah.
I had it all from but this I (G#m)let it slip a way.
Sud den ly I’m treat so ed you in wrong.
com plete, yeah.
Lord, Now I’m need der ing you now.
feel ing (D#m)down and cold, the rain.
try ing to be down end less that you’re gone.
Whoa.
(E)Love takes (F#)time to heal when you’re hurt ing so (G#m7)much.
Could (F#)n’t see that (E)I was (F#)blind
to (D#7)let you go.
(G#m)I (F#)can’t es cape the (E)pain in (F#)side
’cause (D#7)love takes time.
I don’t want to be here.
I don’t want to be here a lone.
Ooh.
Los ing my mind from but this I (G#m)hol low in my heart.
Sud den ly I’m treat so ed you in wrong.
com plete, yeah.
Lord, Now I’m need der ing you now.
Tell me (D#m)how to cold, the rain.
Tears are fall ing down end less that you’re gone.
Whoa.
(E)Love takes (F#)time to heal when you’re hurt ing so (G#m7)much.
Could (F#)n’t see that (E)I was (F#)blind
to (D#7)let you go.
(G#m)I (F#)can’t es cape the (E)pain in (F#)side
’cause (D#7)love takes time.
I don’t want to be here.
I don’t want to be here a lone.
Ooh.
You might (D#7)say that it’s (G#m)o ver.
You might (D#7)say that you don’t care.
Oh.
You might (D#7)say you don’t (G#m)miss me, you don’t need me.
But I (C#m7)know that you do and I feel that you do in (Emaj7)side.
Whoa.
I don’t want to be there.
I don’t want to be there a lone.
Oh
ah oh.
Love Takes Time — Karaoke: Lyrics & Chords to Sing & Play Along
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Free karaoke for "Love Takes Time" by Mariah Carey: 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 B, 80 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 “Love Takes Time”
- What key is "Love Takes Time" by Mariah Carey played in?
- Love Takes Time is arranged in the key of B on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
- What's the tempo (BPM) of "Love Takes Time"?
- The arrangement plays at 80 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
- Is "Love Takes 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 "Love Takes Time"?
- Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
- Who composed "Love Takes Time"?
- "Love Takes Time" was originally performed by Mariah Carey. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
- What chords are used in "Love Takes Time"?
- This arrangement uses 12 chords: B, C#m7, D#7, D#m, D#m7, E, Emaj7, F#, +4 more.
- What other songs by Mariah Carey can I play here?
- Try "THANK GOD I FOUND YOU", "ALWAYS BE MY BABY", "MY ALL". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
- Is there a karaoke version of "Love Takes Time" with lyrics?
- Yes — this is a free karaoke slide for "Love Takes Time" by Mariah Carey. 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 "Love Takes Time" to match my voice or capo?
- Yes. The original is in B, 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 "Love Takes 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.