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 — Easy Piano Notes for Beginners

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Learn "Take On Me" on piano with easy notes — perfect for absolute beginners. Large color-coded note names show exactly which keys to press. No music reading required. 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.

About “Take On Me

Can I play "Take On Me" without reading sheet music?
Yes — Easy Notes mode prints the letter name (C, D, E…) directly on each note in big color-coded labels, so you can match colors to your keyboard without any traditional notation. The whole arrangement of "Take On Me" is playable in minutes, even for first-time players.
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.
Can a complete beginner play "Take On Me"?
Absolutely! The Beginner mode shows large color-coded notes with letter names (C, D, E...). Just match the colors to your keyboard — no music reading needed. "Take On Me" is simplified for beginners.
Do I need to read music to play "Take On Me"?
No! Our Beginner mode replaces traditional notation with color-coded letter names. Each note shows exactly which key to press. You can start playing "Take On Me" in minutes, even if you've never touched a piano before.

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