Is Simple Sheet good for learning to read sheet music?

Yes! Simple Sheet bridges the gap between beginner color-coded modes and traditional notation. Notes are displayed on a simplified staff with colors, lyrics, and chords — helping you build music reading skills gradually while still enjoying "Take On Me". Key of A, 152 BPM.

What's the difference between Simple Sheet and Lead Sheet?

Simple Sheet shows a more streamlined, horizontally scrolling view with color-coded notes on a staff and lyrics below — like a simplified version of real sheet music. Lead Sheet shows melody with chord symbols above and full lyrics. Simple Sheet is the next step toward reading traditional notation.

Take On Me — Simple Sheet Music

"Take On Me" in simplified sheet music format — the bridge between beginner modes and real sheet music. Color-coded notes with lyrics scrolling horizontally. Perfect for learning to read music. Key of A, 152 BPM.

Tip: Break this song into sections and master each one separately. The speed control lets you drill difficult passages at any tempo.

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.

Try other practice modes:

Falling Notes Beginner Lead Sheet Bar Sheet

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
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
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
Adjust speed and turn on metronome — Slow down to 50% while learning, then gradually speed up. Enable the metronome to keep steady timing.
4
Loop a section — Select a tricky part and loop it until you nail it. Perfect for mastering difficult passages.
5
Download sheet music — Export a PDF of the sheet music to print out and practice on your real piano anytime, anywhere.