Take You Out

by Luther Vandross
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Yeah,

yeah, yeah, (Dbsus2)yeah,

yeah.

Here it (G7)is.

She caught me by (Ebmaj7)sur prise, I must say, ’cause I nev er (Cm7)have seen such a pret ty face with such a warm (Abmaj7)and beau ti ful smile.

It (G7)was n’t hard for me to (G)no tice her style.

I was fas (Ebmaj7)ci na ted, sure ly.

She took (G13)my heart (Cm7)and held it for me.

I would n’t (Abmaj7)let her get a way, not un (G7)til she heard me (G)say:

“Ex (Fm7)cuse (Ebmaj7)me, miss, but what’s your name?

Where (G13)are (Cm9)you from, and can I come?

And (Eb7)pos (Abmaj7)si bly, can (G7)I take you (G)out to night?

(Fm7)To (Ebmaj7)a mov ie, to the park?

I’ll (G13)have (Cm9)you home be fore it’s dark.

So (Eb7)let (Abmaj7)me know, can (G7)I take you (G)out to night?” Don’t care if (Ebmaj7)I get re ject ed.

At least then (Cm7)I won’t re gret it, re gret (Abmaj7)the fact I missed the (G7)chance for ro (G)mance.

At least I’ll walk (Eb)a way know ing I tried (Cm7)my best and I’m go ing, I’m (Eb7)go ing (Ab)on with my day ’cause at (G7)least she (F)heard me (G)say:

“Ex (Fm7)cuse (Ebmaj7)me, miss, but what’s your name?

Where (G7)are (Cm9)you from, and can I come?

And (Eb7)pos (Abmaj7)si bly, can (G7)I take you (G)out to night?

(Fm7)To (Ebmaj7)a mov ie, to the park?

I’ll (G13)have (Cm9)you home be fore it’s dark.

So (Eb7)let (Abmaj7)me know, can (G7)I take you (G)out to night?” “Ex (Fm7)cuse (Ebmaj7)me, miss, but what’s your name?

Where (G7)are (Cm9)you from, and can I come?

And (Eb7)pos (Abmaj7)si bly, can (G7)I take you (G)out to night?

(Fm7)To (Ebmaj7)a mov ie, to the park?

I’ll (G13)have (Cm9)you home be fore it’s dark.

So (Eb7)let (Abmaj7)me know, can (G7)I take you (G)out to night?” (Gm7)That’s why I (Abmaj7)had to come o ver and in tro (Cm)duce my self to you.

’Cause you’re nev (Abmaj7)er gon na know where you’ll find love, ooh.

And hope ful ly, I found it in (Ebmaj7)you!

“Ex cuse me, miss, but what’s your name?

Where (G13)are (Cm9)you from, and can I come?

And (Eb7)pos (Abmaj7)si bly, can (G7)I take you (G)out to night?

(Fm7)To (Ebmaj7)a mov ie, to the park?

I’ll (G7)have (Cm9)you home be fore it’s dark.

So (Eb7)let me know, can (G7)I take you (G)out to night?” (Ebmaj7)you!

“Ex cuse me, miss, but what’s your name?

Where (G13)are (Cm9)you from, and can I come?

And (Eb7)pos (Abmaj7)si bly, can (G7)I take you (G)out to night?

(Fm7)To (Ebmaj7)a mov ie, to the park?

I’ll (G7)have (Cm9)you home be fore it’s dark.

So (Eb7)let me know, can (G7)I take you (G)out to night?”

Take You Out — Visual Piano Sheet Music

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"Take You Out" 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 Ab, 85 BPM.

Tip: Use the speed control to practice at 70% tempo first. Focus on tricky chord transitions before attempting the full arrangement.

About “Take You Out

Why does "Take You Out" 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 You Out".
What key is "Take You Out" by Luther Vandross played in?
Take You Out is arranged in the key of Ab on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
What's the tempo (BPM) of "Take You Out"?
The arrangement plays at 85 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "Take You Out" 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 You Out"?
Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "Take You Out"?
"Take You Out" was originally performed by Luther Vandross. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
What chords are used in "Take You Out"?
This arrangement uses 18 chords: Ab, Abmaj7, Bbm7, Cm, Cm7, Cm9, Dbsus2, Dm7, +10 more.
What other songs by Luther Vandross can I play here?
Try "THERE'S NOTHING BETTER THAN LOVE", "HERE AND NOW", "LITTLE MIRACLES". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
Is this real sheet music for "Take You Out"?
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 You Out".
Can I see all the notes in "Take You Out"?
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 Ab at 85 BPM.

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