Learn "TAKE ON ME" by a-ha on Piano

Master "TAKE ON ME" by a-ha with our interactive piano player. This hard-level Pop arrangement is in the key of A at 152 BPM, making it a rewarding piece for advanced players to master.

Tip: Break "TAKE ON ME" into sections and master each one separately. The speed control lets you drill difficult passages at any tempo until they feel natural.

Lyrics

Oh, the (Bm7)Talk ing a way, (A)I don’t know what I’m to (C#m7)say. I’ll (Bm7)say it an y way. To (A)day is an oth er day is to (C#m7)find you. You’re Shy shy ing ing a way, I’ll be com ing for your (Dmaj7)love, o kay. ry.” (A)Take (C#m7)on (F#m)me. (D)(Take on me.) (A)Take (C#m7)me (F#m7)on. (D)(Take on me.) (A)I’ll (C#m7)be (F#m7)gone in a day or two. So, (Bm7)need less to say, (A)at and ends or but I’ll (C#m7)be my (Bm7)stum bling an a way, You’re (A)slow ly learn ing that life to o (C#m7)kay. ber. You’re Say shy af ing ter me, “It’s no bet ter to be (Dmaj7)safe than sor ry.” (A)Take (C#m7)on (F#m)me. (D)(Take on me.) (A)Take (C#m7)me (F#m7)on. (D)(Take on me.) (A)I’ll (C#m7)be (F#m7)gone in a day or two. So, in a (A)Take day. (C#m7)on (F#m7)me. (Take on me.) (A)Take (C#m7)me (F#m)on. (D)(Take on me.) (A)I’ll (C#m7)be (F#m7)gone (Take on in a me.) day.

Song Details

Category
Pop
Key
A
Tempo
152 BPM
Difficulty
hard
Artist
a-ha

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How to Play "Take On Me" on Piano

  1. 1
    Pick a practice mode — Choose from Fall Down, Beginner, Lead Sheet, Bar Sheet, or Simple Sheet — each mode visualizes the music differently to match your learning style.
  2. 2
    Practice each hand separately — Use the Left, Right, and Both buttons to isolate the bass or treble part and build muscle memory one hand at a time.
  3. 3
    Adjust speed and turn on metronome — Slow down to 50% while learning, then gradually speed up. Enable the metronome to keep steady timing.
  4. 4
    Loop a section — Select a tricky part and loop it until you nail it. Perfect for mastering difficult passages.
  5. 5
    Download sheet music — Export a PDF of the sheet music to print out and practice on your real piano anytime, anywhere.