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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.
Take On Me — Visual Piano Sheet Music
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"Take On Me" in visual bar notation — see every note as a colored bar on the staff. Easier to read than traditional sheet music. Scrolls automatically as you play. Key of A, 152 BPM.
Tip: Use the speed control to practice at 70% tempo first. Focus on tricky chord transitions before attempting the full arrangement.
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About “Take On Me”
- Why does "Take On Me" show as colored bars instead of notation?
- Bar Notation replaces traditional noteheads with colored horizontal bars on a simplified staff — each bar's vertical position is the pitch and its length is the duration. Much easier to read than classic sheet music while still showing the full arrangement of "Take On Me".
- What key is "Take On Me" by a-ha played in?
- Take On Me is arranged in the key of A on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
- What's the tempo (BPM) of "Take On Me"?
- The arrangement plays at 152 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
- Is "Take On 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 On Me"?
- Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
- Who composed "Take On Me"?
- "Take On Me" was originally performed by a-ha. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
- What chords are used in "Take On Me"?
- This arrangement uses 15 chords: A, Bm, Bm7, Bm9, C, C#m, C#m7, D, +7 more.
- What other songs by a-ha can I play here?
- Try "Take On Me". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
- Is this real sheet music for "Take On Me"?
- It's a simplified visual notation using colored bars instead of traditional notes. Each bar's vertical position shows the pitch and its length shows duration — much easier to read for beginners while still showing the complete arrangement of "Take On Me".
- Can I see all the notes in "Take On Me"?
- Yes! The Bar Sheet shows every note in the arrangement as a colored bar. The sheet scrolls automatically during playback, or you can scroll manually to study any section. The song is in the key of A at 152 BPM.
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