Love Takes Time

by Mariah Carey
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Lyrics

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 — Falling Notes Piano Tutorial

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Watch "Love Takes Time" by Mariah Carey in falling notes style — like Synthesia. Color-coded notes fall onto the keyboard in real time. Practice left hand, right hand, or both. 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.

About “Love Takes Time

Can I learn "Love Takes Time" with falling notes like Synthesia?
Yes — Falling Notes mode shows colored note shapes dropping onto a virtual keyboard, the same visual style as Synthesia or piano-tile games. Each note's column matches the piano key you press. Works for "Love Takes Time" with hands-separate practice in B at 80 BPM.
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.
Can I practice left and right hand separately for "Love Takes Time"?
Yes! Our Top Down mode lets you isolate the left hand (bass clef), right hand (treble clef), or play both together. This makes it easy to master "Love Takes Time" one hand at a time before combining them.
What is falling notes style for "Love Takes Time"?
Falling notes (also known as Synthesia or piano waterfall) shows color-coded rectangles falling from the top of the screen onto a virtual keyboard. Each note's position matches the piano key you need to press. "Love Takes Time" is in the key of B at 80 BPM.

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