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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 — Karaoke: Lyrics & Chords to Sing & Play Along
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Free karaoke for "Take You Out" by Luther Vandross: lyrics on screen with the chords above each line and a bouncing ball that lands on every word in time. Sing along, or play along on guitar or piano from the chord chart. Change the key to fit your voice, slow the tempo down. Key of Eb, 85 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 You Out”
- What key is "Take You Out" by Luther Vandross played in?
- Take You Out is arranged in the key of Eb 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 there a karaoke version of "Take You Out" with lyrics?
- Yes — this is a free karaoke slide for "Take You Out" by Luther Vandross. The lyrics appear on screen a line at a time and each word lights up exactly when it's sung, with a bouncing ball leading you word to word. A backing plays underneath so you can just sing.
- Does it show chords so I can play along on guitar or piano?
- It does — a chord symbol sits on a thin row just above the lyric it changes on, so the same screen doubles as a lyrics-and-chords chart. Guitarists can strum the changes and pianists can comp while singing; the chords are colour-coded and move with the live transpose if you change key.
- Can I change the key of "Take You Out" to match my voice or capo?
- Yes. The original is in Eb, but the live transpose control shifts the whole song up or down semitones until the melody sits in your range (or maps to an easier guitar shape / capo position) — the on-screen chords and the backing move with it.
- Can I slow "Take You Out" down to learn the words and chords?
- Yes — the tempo control lets you take it as slow as you need while the lyrics still light up in time and the ball keeps you on the beat. Speed it back up once you can sing and play it through.