Take Me Or Leave Me

by Glee Cast
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Lyrics

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

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

(G)Boys, You girls, the I can’t help it, (F)ba

(G)by.

So be (Em)kind, and (Bm)don’t lose your (C)mind.

Just re (Am7)mem ber ey bear, are that I’m your (G)ba

(D)by.

Take me for (F)what I (C)am,

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

(Em)And

(Bm)if you (C)give a (Bm)damn,

take me, ba by,

or leave me.

Take me, ba by, or (F)leave

(C)me.

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

This di va needs her stage, (C)ba

by.

Let’s have fun!

You are the one I choose.

(C)Folks would kill to fill your shoes.

(G)Boys, You love the lime light too, now, (F)ba

(G)by.

So be (Em)mine, and (Bm)don’t waste my (C)time.

Cry in’, (Am7)“Oh, hon ey bear, are you still my (G)ba

(D)by?”

Take me for (F)what I (C)am,

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

(Em)And

(Bm)if you (C)give a (Bm)damn,

take me, ba by,

or leave me.

Take me, ba by, or (F)leave (C)me.

or leave me.

No way

can I be what I’m not.

But hey, don’t you (G7)want your girl hot?

Don’t fight,

(Em)don’t lose your head,

’cause ev ’ry night,

(D7)who’s in your bed?

(G)Who?

Who’s

(G)in your bed?

That’s it,

the straw that breaks my back.

I quit,

un less you take it (C7)back.

Wom en,

(Em)what is it a bout them?

Can’t live

(D7)with them or with out them.

Take me for (F)what I (C)am,

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

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

take me, ba by,

or leave me.

Take me, ba by,

or leave me.

Take Me Or Leave Me — Easy Piano Notes for Beginners

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Learn "Take Me Or Leave Me" on piano with easy notes — perfect for absolute beginners. Large color-coded note names show exactly which keys to press. No music reading required. Key of G, 100 BPM.

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

About “Take Me Or Leave Me”

Can I play "Take Me Or Leave Me" without reading sheet music?
Yes — Easy Notes mode prints the letter name (C, D, E…) directly on each note in big color-coded labels, so you can match colors to your keyboard without any traditional notation. The whole arrangement of "Take Me Or Leave Me" is playable in minutes, even for first-time players.
What key is "Take Me Or Leave Me" by Glee Cast played in?
Take Me Or Leave Me 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 Me Or Leave Me"?
The arrangement plays at 100 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "Take Me Or Leave Me" 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 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 Glee Cast. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
What other songs by Glee Cast can I play here?
Try "ABC", "YOU CAN'T STOP THE BEAT", "THE TIME OF MY LIFE". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
Can a complete beginner play "Take Me Or Leave Me"?
Absolutely! The Beginner mode shows large color-coded notes with letter names (C, D, E...). Just match the colors to your keyboard — no music reading needed. "Take Me Or Leave Me" is perfect for first-time players.
Do I need to read music to play "Take Me Or Leave Me"?
No! Our Beginner mode replaces traditional notation with color-coded letter names. Each note shows exactly which key to press. You can start playing "Take Me Or Leave Me" in minutes, even if you've never touched a piano before.