Oh.
How ’bout a (A)round of ap plause?
Yeah,
(A)stand ing o va tion?
Oo,
yeah.
Yeah, (B)yeah, yeah, yeah.
You look (B)so dumb right now,
(A)you’d
stand ing (B)out side my house.
Talk ing ’bout (E)Try ing to a (B)pol o gise, (C#m)you’re so ug ly (A)when you cry.
(E)Please!
Just (B)cut it out.
And (E)Don’t tell me you’re (B)sor ry ’cause you’re (C#m)not.
Ba by, when I (E)know you’re on ly (B)sor ry you got (D)caught.
But you (E)put on quite a (B)show,
(C#m7)real ly had me (Asus2)go ing, but (E)now it’s time to (B)go,
(C#m7)cur tain’s fin al ly (Asus2)clos ing.
(E)That was quite a (B)show,
(C#m7)ver y en ter (Asus2)tain ing,
but it’s (E)o ver now.
(A)Go on and take a bow.
Oh.
Grab your (B)clothes and get gone,
(A)you’d
be the (B)sprink lers come on.
Talk ing ’bout (E)“Girl I love you, (B)you’re the one.” (C#m)This just looks like (A)a re run.
(E)Please!
What (B)else is on?
And (E)Don’t tell me you’re (B)sor ry ’cause you’re (C#m)not.
Ba by, when I (E)know you’re on ly (B)sor ry you got (D)caught.
But you (E)put on quite a (B)show,
(C#m7)real ly had me (Asus2)go ing, but (E)now it’s time to (B)go,
(C#m7)cur tain’s fin al ly (Asus2)clos ing.
(E)That was quite a (B)show,
(C#m7)ver y en ter (Asus2)tain ing,
but it’s (E)o ver now.
(A)Go on and take a bow.
Oh.
(B)And the a (B)ward for the (C#m7)best lie goes to you
for mak (E)ing me be lieve that you could be faith ful to me.
Let’s hear your speech.
Oh.
How ’bout a (B)round of ap plause?
(B)Stand ing o va tion?
But you But it’s (E)o ver now.
Take A Bow — Piano Accompaniment Track
Free piano accompaniment for "Take A Bow" by Rihanna. Sing along or play your instrument over the backing piano. Toggle the vocal melody on/off, change key to fit your voice, adjust tempo. Key of E, 80 BPM.
Tip: Press play and sing the melody on top of the piano. If the original key (E) sits too high or low for your voice, use the transpose control to shift the accompaniment into a comfortable range — the backing moves with you. Need a pitch reference? Tap the mic icon to bring the vocal melody in.
Try other practice modes:
About “Take A Bow”
- What key is the piano accompaniment for "Take A Bow" by Rihanna in?
- The backing track is in E at 80 BPM. If that doesn't sit in your vocal range, use the live transpose control to shift up or down semitones — the accompaniment moves with the new key automatically.
- Can I sing over "Take A Bow" with this accompaniment?
- Yes — that's exactly what it's built for. The vocal melody is muted by default so you can sing freely. Need a pitch reference? Tap the mic icon to bring the melody back in at a lower volume.
- Is this a karaoke version of "Take A Bow"?
- Effectively yes — it's the piano-only backing for "Take A Bow", with no vocals. You can also slow it down to practice tricky verses, then bring it back to full tempo.
- Can I use "Take A Bow" as a backing track for my instrument?
- Absolutely. Singers, guitarists, violinists, wind players, and instrumental practice in general all work — the piano holds the harmony so you can carry the melody on whatever instrument you play.
- Can I download the accompaniment for "Take A Bow"?
- Yes — registered users can download MIDI + MusicXML (open in any notation software). PDF sheet music is also available for the full arrangement.
- Who wrote "Take A Bow"?
- "Take A Bow" was originally performed by Rihanna. This piano accompaniment is an arrangement of that song, designed for sing-along and play-along use.
- What other backing tracks by Rihanna are available?
- Other accompaniments by Rihanna: "American Oxygen", "California King Bed", "California King Bed". Same toggle-the-melody, change-the-key setup.
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