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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 — 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 G, 152 BPM.
Tip: Start at 50% speed to get comfortable with the fingering, then work your way up to full tempo.
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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 G at 152 BPM.
- 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.
- 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 G at 152 BPM.