Take A Bow

by Rihanna
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Lyrics

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 — Falling Notes Piano Tutorial

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Watch "Take A Bow" by Rihanna 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 Gb, 80 BPM.

Tip: Use the speed control to practice at 70% tempo first. Focus on tricky chord transitions before attempting the full arrangement.

About “Take A Bow

Can I learn "Take A Bow" 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 "Take A Bow" with hands-separate practice in Gb at 80 BPM.
What key is "Take A Bow" by Rihanna played in?
Take A Bow is arranged in the key of Gb 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.
Can I practice left and right hand separately for "Take A Bow"?
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 "Take A Bow" one hand at a time before combining them.
What is falling notes style for "Take A Bow"?
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. "Take A Bow" is in the key of Gb at 80 BPM.

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