Take Me Or Leave Me

by Idina Menzel
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Lyrics

A ti Ev ’ry sin gle day can I walk down the street, This I hear peo ple say (Eb)ba (Bb)by, Let’s so sweet.

Ev er since pu ber (Gm)ty, ev ’ry bod y stares (Am)at (Gm)me.

(F)Boys, love girls, I can’t help it, (Eb)ba (F)by.

So be (Dm7)kind, and don’t (Am7)lose your (Bb)mind.

(F)Just re (Bb)mem ber ey bear, that I’m your still my (F)ba (C)by.

Take me for what (Eb)I am,

who I was meant (Eb)to be.

(Dm7)And if (Am7)you give a damn,

take me, ba by, or leave me.

Take me, ba (Gm)by, (F)or (Eb)leave (Bb)me.

A ti Ev ger in a cage can nev er see the sun.

This di va needs her stage, (Eb)ba (Bb)by.

Let’s have fun!

You are the one I (Gm)choose.

Folks would kill to fill (Am)your (Gm)shoes.

(F)You love the lime light too, now, (Eb)ba (F)by.

So be (Dm7)mine, and don’t (Am7)waste my (Bb)time,

(F)cry in’, (Bb)“Oh, hon ey bear, are you your still my (F)ba (C)by?”

Take me for what (Eb)I am,

who I was meant (Eb)to be.

(Dm7)And if (Am7)you give a damn,

take me, ba by, or leave me.

Take me, ba (Gm)by, (F)or (Eb)leave (Bb)me.

or leave me.

No way

can I be what I’m not.

But, hey, don’t you (F7)want your girl hot?

Oh, don’t fight, (Dm7)don’t lose your head,

’cause ev ’ry night, who’s in your bed?

(F)Who?

Who’s

(F)in your bed?

It won’t (F)work.

I look be fore I (Gm)leap.

I love mar gins and dis ci (Am)pline.

I make lists in (Gm)my (F)sleep, (Eb)ba (Bb)by.

What’s my (F)sin?

Nev er quit, I fol (Gm)low through.

I hate mess, but I love (Gm)you.

What to do with my im promp tu, (Eb)ba by?

So be (Dm7)wise, ’cause this (Am7)girl sat is (Bb)fies.

You (F)got a (Gm)prize, but don’t com pro mise.

(F)You’re (Bb)one (F)luck y ba (C)by.

or leave me.

That’s it,

the straw that breaks my back.

I quit,

un less you take it (Bb7)back.

Wom en,

(Dm7)what is it a bout them?

Can’t live

(C7)with them or with out them.

Take me for what I (F)am,

who I was (F)meant to (C)be.

(Em)And if (Bm)you give a damn,

take me, ba (C)by, or leave me.

Take me, ba by,

or (CN.C.)leave me.

Guess I’m leav in’.

I’m gone!

Take Me Or Leave Me — Falling Notes Piano Tutorial

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Watch "Take Me Or Leave Me" by Idina Menzel 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 Bb, 112 BPM.

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

About “Take Me Or Leave Me

What key is "Take Me Or Leave Me" by Idina Menzel played in?
Take Me Or Leave Me is arranged in the key of Bb on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
What's the tempo (BPM) of "Take Me Or Leave Me"?
The arrangement plays at 112 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "Take Me Or Leave Me" 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 Me Or Leave Me"?
Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "Take Me Or Leave Me"?
"Take Me Or Leave Me" was originally performed by Idina Menzel. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
What chords are used in "Take Me Or Leave Me"?
This arrangement uses 18 chords: Am, Am7, Bb, Bb7, Bm, C, C7, D, +10 more.
What other songs by Idina Menzel can I play here?
Try "BRAVE", "Let It Go", "Let It Go". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.

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