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Oh,
how ’bout a (Gb)round of ap plause,
yeah,
(Gb)stand ing o va tion.
Woo, whoa,
yeah.
Yeah, (Ab)yeah, yeah, yeah.
(Cb)(Round of ap plause.)
You look (Ab)so dumb right now,
be stand ing out side my house,
Talk in’ ’bout, (Db)try ing to a (Ab)pol o gize.
(Bbm9)You’re so ug ly (Gb)when you cry.
(Db)Please, just (Db)cut it out.
(Db)Don’t tell me you’re (Ab7sus)sor ry, (Ab)’cause you’re (Bbm)not,
ba by, when I (Db)know you’re on ly (Ab7sus)sor ry (Ab)you got (Cb)caught.
And you (Db)put on quite a (Ab)show.
(Bbm9)Real ly had me (Ab)go (Gbmaj7)ing.
(Dbmaj7)Now it’s time to go;
(Bbm9)cur tain’s fi n’lly (Ab)clos (Gbmaj7)ing.
(Db)That was quite a show.
(Bbm9)Ver y en ter (Gb)tain ing,
but it’s (Db)o ver now.
(Gbmaj7)Go on and take a bow.
Grab your (Ab)clothes and get gone
be fore the sprink lers come on.
Talk in’ ’bout, (Db)“Boy, I love you, (Ab)you’re the one.” (Bbm9)This just looks like (Gb)a re run.
(Db)Please, what (Db)else is on?
(Db)Don’t tell me you’re (Ab7sus)sor ry, (Ab)’cause you’re (Bbm)not,
ba by, when I (Db)know you’re on ly (Ab7sus)sor ry (Ab)you got (Cb)caught.
And you (Db)put on quite a (Ab)show.
(Bbm9)Real ly had me (Ab)go (Gbmaj7)ing.
(Dbmaj7)Now it’s time to go;
(Bbm9)cur tain’s fi n’lly (Ab)clos (Gbmaj7)ing.
(Db)That was quite a show.
(Bbm9)Ver y en ter (Gb)tain ing,
but it’s (Db)o ver now.
(Gbmaj7)Go on and take a bow.
(Gb)And the (Gbmaj7)a (Ab)ward for the (Ab)best (Bbm7)liar goes to you
for (Ebm7)mak ing me be lieve that you could be faith ful to me.
Let’s hear your speech, oh.
How ’bout a (Ab)round of ap plause;
(Ab)stand ing o va tion.
And you (Db)put on quite a (Ab)show.
(Bbm9)Real ly had me (Ab)go (Gbmaj7)ing.
(Dbmaj7)Now it’s time to go;
(Bbm9)cur tain’s fi n’lly (Ab)clos (Gbmaj7)ing.
(Db)That was quite a show.
(Bbm9)Ver y en ter (Gb)tain ing,
but it’s (Db)o ver now.
Go on and take a bow,
but it’s (Db)o ver (Gb)now.
Take A Bow — Karaoke: Lyrics & Chords to Sing & Play Along
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Free karaoke for "Take A Bow" by Rihanna: 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 Db, 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 “Take A Bow”
- What key is "Take A Bow" by Rihanna played in?
- Take A Bow is arranged in the key of Db on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
- What's the tempo (BPM) of "Take A Bow"?
- The arrangement plays at 80 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
- Is "Take A Bow" 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 "Take A Bow"?
- Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
- Who composed "Take A Bow"?
- "Take A Bow" was originally performed by Rihanna. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
- What chords are used in "Take A Bow"?
- This arrangement uses 15 chords: Ab, Ab7, Bbm, Bbm7, Bbm9, Cb, Cbmaj9, Db, +7 more.
- What other songs by Rihanna can I play here?
- Try "A MILLION MILES AWAY", "REHAB", "S.O.S.". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
- Is there a karaoke version of "Take A Bow" with lyrics?
- Yes — this is a free karaoke slide for "Take A Bow" by Rihanna. 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 "Take A Bow" to match my voice or capo?
- Yes. The original is in Db, 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 "Take A Bow" 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.