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 — Karaoke: Lyrics & Chords to Sing & Play Along

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Free karaoke for "Take Me Or Leave Me" by Glee Cast: lyrics on screen with the chords above each line and a bouncing ball that lands on every word in time. Sing along, or play along on guitar or piano from the chord chart. Change the key to fit your voice, slow the tempo down. 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”

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.
Is there a karaoke version of "Take Me Or Leave Me" with lyrics?
Yes — this is a free karaoke slide for "Take Me Or Leave Me" by Glee Cast. The lyrics appear on screen a line at a time and each word lights up exactly when it's sung, with a bouncing ball leading you word to word. A backing plays underneath so you can just sing.
Does it show chords so I can play along on guitar or piano?
It does — a chord symbol sits on a thin row just above the lyric it changes on, so the same screen doubles as a lyrics-and-chords chart. Guitarists can strum the changes and pianists can comp while singing; the chords are colour-coded and move with the live transpose if you change key.
Can I change the key of "Take Me Or Leave Me" to match my voice or capo?
Yes. The original is in G, but the live transpose control shifts the whole song up or down semitones until the melody sits in your range (or maps to an easier guitar shape / capo position) — the on-screen chords and the backing move with it.
Can I slow "Take Me Or Leave Me" down to learn the words and chords?
Yes — the tempo control lets you take it as slow as you need while the lyrics still light up in time and the ball keeps you on the beat. Speed it back up once you can sing and play it through.