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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 — Falling Notes Piano Tutorial
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Watch "Take On Me" by a-ha in falling notes style — like Synthesia. Color-coded notes fall onto the keyboard in real time. Practice left hand, right hand, or both. 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”
- Can I learn "Take On Me" with falling notes like Synthesia?
- Yes — Falling Notes mode shows colored note shapes dropping onto a virtual keyboard, the same visual style as Synthesia or piano-tile games. Each note's column matches the piano key you press. Works for "Take On Me" with hands-separate practice in A at 152 BPM.
- 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 I practice left and right hand separately for "Take On Me"?
- Yes! Our Top Down mode lets you isolate the left hand (bass clef), right hand (treble clef), or play both together. This makes it easy to master "Take On Me" one hand at a time before combining them.
- What is falling notes style for "Take On Me"?
- Falling notes (also known as Synthesia or piano waterfall) shows color-coded rectangles falling from the top of the screen onto a virtual keyboard. Each note's position matches the piano key you need to press. "Take On Me" is in the key of A at 152 BPM.
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