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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
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"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.
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About “Take A Bow”
- Where are the chord symbols for "Take A Bow" displayed?
- Lead Sheet shows chord symbols (like Am, G7, C) above the melody line with lyrics below. Every chord change highlights in real time as the song plays, so you can play the melody with the right hand and follow chord shapes with the left. "Take A Bow" is in G.
- 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.
- Does "Take A Bow" have chords and lyrics?
- Yes! The Lead Sheet shows the melody with chord symbols (like Am, G, C) and full lyrics. Perfect for singing along or playing with a band. "Take A Bow" is in the key of G at 152 BPM.
- What chords are in "Take A Bow"?
- Open the Lead Sheet to see all chord symbols displayed above the melody line. The song is in the key of G, so you'll find chords common to that key. Each chord highlights in real time as the song plays.