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 — Piano Lead Sheet

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"Take You Out" lead sheet with chords, melody, and lyrics. Play the melody while following chord symbols above. Perfect for sing-along or accompaniment. 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

Where are the chord symbols for "Take You Out" displayed?
Lead Sheet shows chord symbols (like Am, G7, C) above the melody line with lyrics below. Every chord change highlights in real time as the song plays, so you can play the melody with the right hand and follow chord shapes with the left. "Take You Out" is in Ab.
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.
Does "Take You Out" have chords and lyrics?
Yes! The Lead Sheet shows the melody with chord symbols (like Am, G, C) and full lyrics. Perfect for singing along or playing with a band. "Take You Out" is in the key of Ab at 85 BPM.
What chords are in "Take You Out"?
Open the Lead Sheet to see all chord symbols displayed above the melody line. The song is in the key of Ab, so you'll find chords common to that key. Each chord highlights in real time as the song plays.

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