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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 — Simple Sheet Music
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"Love Takes 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 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”
- How does Simplified Piano Arrangement differ from full sheet music for "Love Takes 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 "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 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 "Love Takes Time". Key of B, 80 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.
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