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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 — Simple Sheet Music
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"Take You Out" 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 Ab, 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”
- How does Simplified Piano Arrangement differ from full sheet music for "Take You Out"?
- Simplified Arrangement keeps the melody and chords on a simplified staff with lyrics, color-coded for easy recognition. It's a learner-bridge between Beginner mode and the classic engraved Sheet Music — same song, less visual density.
- 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 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 You Out". Key of Ab, 85 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.
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