Take A Bow

by Rihanna
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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 — Piano Lead Sheet

"Take A Bow" lead sheet with chords, melody, and lyrics. Play the melody while following chord symbols above. Perfect for sing-along or accompaniment. Key of G, 152 BPM.

Tip: Start at 50% speed to get comfortable with the fingering, then work your way up to full tempo.

About “Take A Bow

What key is "Take A Bow" by Rihanna played in?
Take A Bow is arranged in the key of G 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 152 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "Take A Bow" easy to play on piano?
Yes — this is one of our beginner-friendly arrangements with simplified chords and color-coded notes.
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 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.

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