Lyrics
Oh,
how ’bout a (C)round of ap plause,
yeah,
(C)stand in’ o va tion.
Ooh, oh,
yeah.
Yeah, (D)yeah, yeah, yeah.
You look (D)so dumb right now
You bet ter hur ry up be stand in’ (D)out side my house.
talk in’ ’bout, (G)Try in’ to a (D)pol o gize, (Em)you’re so ug ly (C)when you cry.
(G)Please, just (D)cut it out.
(G)Don’t tell me you’re (D)sor ry, ’cause you’re (Em)not.
And, ba by, when I (G)know you’re on ly (D)sor ry you got (F)caught.
But you (G)put on quite a (D)show,
(Em)real ly had me (C)go in’.
(G)Now it’s time to (D)go,
(Em)cur tain’s fi n’lly (C)clos in’.
(G)That was quite a (D)show,
(Em)ver y en ter (C)tain in’,
but it’s (G)o ver (C)now.
(But it’s o ver now.) Go on and take a bow,
(F)oh.
Grab your (D)clothes and get gone.
You bet ter hur ry up be fore the (D)sprin klers come on,
talk in’ ’bout, (G)“Girl, I love you, (D)you’re the one.” (Em)This just looks like (C)a re run.
(G)Please, what (D)else is on?
(G)Don’t tell me you’re (D)sor ry, ’cause you’re (Em)not.
And, ba by, when I (G)know you’re on ly (D)sor ry you got (F)caught.
But you (G)put on quite a (D)show,
(Em)real ly had me (C)go in’.
(G)Now it’s time to (D)go,
(Em)cur tain’s fi n’lly (C)clos in’.
(G)That was quite a (D)show,
(Em)ver y en ter (C)tain in’,
but it’s (G)o ver (C)now.
(But it’s o ver now.) Go on and take a bow,
(F)oh.
(C)And the a (D)ward for the (Em)best lie goes to (Am)you,
for mak (G)in’ (C)me be lieve that (D)you could be faith (Em7)ful to me.
Let’s (F)hear your speech, oh.
How ’bout a (D)round of ap plause,
a (D)stand in’ o va tion.
But you (C)Go on and take a bow.
But it’s (G)o ver now.
Take A Bow by Rihanna
Easy piano arrangement in the key of G at 152 BPM. Difficulty: easy. Color-coded notes — no sheet-reading skill required.
About “Take A Bow”
- What key is "Take A Bow" in?
- "Take A Bow" by Rihanna is in the key of G with a tempo of 152 BPM. Difficulty: easy.
- Is "Take A Bow" easy to play on piano?
- Yes — this arrangement is rated easy, meaning it uses simple chord patterns and a manageable tempo. Most beginners can play through it in 1-3 practice sessions using our color-coded notes.
- Can I play "Take A Bow" without reading sheet music?
- Yes. Our player offers a falling-notes mode (Synthesia-style) and a beginner mode with color-coded keys — both let you play along without reading traditional notation.
- How long does it take to learn "Take A Bow" on piano?
- 1–3 short practice sessions for the basics; 2–3 weeks to perform confidently with both hands.
- What other songs by Rihanna can I play here?
- Try "A MILLION MILES AWAY", "REHAB", "S.O.S.". All are available in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.