Take It To The Limit

by Eagles
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Lyrics

All a (C)lone at the end of the (F)eve ning,

and the (C)bright lights have fad ed to (F)blue.

I was (C)think ing ’bout a (E7)wom an who might have (Am)loved me, and I nev er (G)knew.

You know I’ve (G)al ways been a (C)dream er

(spent my life (F)run ning ’round), and it’s so hard to (C)change

(can’t seem to (F)set tle down); but the dreams I’ve seen be (Dm)late ly

keep on turn ing out and (F)burn ing out and (G)turn ing out the (F)same.

So (F)put me on a (C)high way

and (F)show me a (C)sign,

and (F)take it to the (G)lim it one more (C)time.

You can (C)spend all your time mak ing (F)mon ey,

you can (C)spend all your love mak ing (F)time.

If it (C)all ing fell to (E7)piec es who might to (Am)mor row, would you still be (G)mine?

And when you’re (G)look ing for your (C)free dom

(no bod y (F)seems to care), and you can’t find the (C)door

(can’t find it (F)an y where), when there’s noth ing to be (Dm)lieve in

still you’re com ing back, you’re (F)run ning back, you’re (G)com ing back for (F)more.

So (F)put me on a (C)high way

and (F)show me a (C)sign,

and (F)take it to the (G)lim it one more (C)time.

You can (Am)time.

(F)Take it to the (G)lim it,

(F)take it to the (G)lim it,

(F)take it to the (G)lim it one more (C)time.

(F)Take it to the (G)lim it,

(F)take it to the (G)lim it,

(F)take it to the (G)lim it one more (C)time.

(C)time

Take It To The Limit — Falling Notes Piano Tutorial

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Watch "Take It To The Limit" by Eagles 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 C, 104 BPM.

Tip: Use the speed control to practice at 70% tempo first. Focus on tricky chord transitions before attempting the full arrangement.

About “Take It To The Limit”

Can I learn "Take It To The Limit" 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 It To The Limit" with hands-separate practice in C at 104 BPM.
What key is "Take It To The Limit" by Eagles played in?
Take It To The Limit is arranged in the key of C on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
What's the tempo (BPM) of "Take It To The Limit"?
The arrangement plays at 104 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "Take It To The Limit" easy to play on piano?
This is a medium-difficulty arrangement. Most players can learn it within a few practice sessions using the speed control.
Can I download sheet music for "Take It To The Limit"?
Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "Take It To The Limit"?
"Take It To The Limit" was originally performed by Eagles. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
What chords are used in "Take It To The Limit"?
This arrangement uses 6 chords: Am, C, Dm, E7, F, G.
What other songs by Eagles can I play here?
Try "HEARTACHE TONIGHT", "NEW KID IN TOWN", "SAD CAFE". 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 It To The Limit"?
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 It To The Limit" one hand at a time before combining them.
What is falling notes style for "Take It To The Limit"?
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 It To The Limit" is in the key of C at 104 BPM.