(Ab)Watch ing ev ’ry mo tion in my fool ish lov er’s game;
(Ab)on this end less o cean, fi n’lly lov ers know no shame.
(Bbm)Turn ing and re turn ing to some se cret place in side;
(Ab)watch ing in slow mo tion as you turn a round and (Db)say,
“Take my breath a (Ab)way.”
“Take my breath a (Ab)way.”
(Ab)Watch ing, I keep wait ing, still an tic i pat ing love,
(Ab)nev er hes i tat ing to be come the fat ed ones.
(Bbm)Turn ing and re turn ing to some se cret place to hide;
(Ab)watch ing in slow mo tion as you turn my way and (Db)say,
“Take my breath a (Ab)way.”
“Take my breath a (Ab)way.”
(Bb)Through the hour glass I saw you.
In time, you slipped a way.
(Bb)When the mir ror crashed, I called you
and turned to hear you say, “If on ly for to (Bb)day,
I am un a (Eb)fraid.
Take my breath a (Ab)way.”
“Take my breath a (Ab)way.”
“Take my breath a
My love,
take my breath a (Ab)way.
My love,
take my breath a (Ab)way.
My love,
take my breath a
Take My Breath Away by Berlin
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Easy piano arrangement in the key of Ab at 120 BPM. Difficulty: medium. Color-coded notes — no sheet-reading skill required.
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- What key is "Take My Breath Away" in?
- "Take My Breath Away" by Berlin is in the key of Ab with a tempo of 120 BPM. Difficulty: medium.
- Is "Take My Breath Away" easy to play on piano?
- This arrangement is rated medium. It requires comfort with chord shapes and basic hand independence. Expect 1-2 weeks of regular practice for a confident performance.
- Can I play "Take My Breath Away" without reading sheet music?
- Yes. Our player offers a falling-notes mode (Synthesia-style) and a beginner mode with color-coded keys — both let you play along without reading traditional notation.
- What chords are used in "Take My Breath Away"?
- This arrangement of "Take My Breath Away" uses 7 chords: Ab, Bb, Bbm, Cm, Db, Eb, Fm.
- How long does it take to learn "Take My Breath Away" on piano?
- 2–4 weeks of consistent practice (20–30 min/day) for an intermediate player. Drill the tricky passages in isolation first.
- What other songs by Berlin can I play here?
- Try "Take My Breath Away", "Take My Breath Away (Love Theme)". All are available in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.