Take On Me

by a-ha
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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.

Take On Me — Beginner Piano Tutorial

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Learn "Take On Me" on piano — perfect for absolute beginners. Large color-coded notes show you exactly which keys to press. No music reading required. Key of A, 152 BPM.

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About “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.

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