Taken

by One Direction
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Lyrics

Now that you can’t have me,

(A)you sud den ly want me.

(A)Now that I’m with some bod y else,

(A)you tell me you love me.

(A)I slept on your door step

(A)beg ging for one chance.

(A)Now that I fi nal ly moved on,

(A)you say that you missed me all a long.

(A)Who do you think (D)you are?

(A)Who do you think (D)I am?

(A)You on ly love to see me break ing; (A)you on ly love me ’cause I’m tak en.

(A)You don’t real ly want (D)my heart.

No, (A)you just want to know (D)you can

(A)still be the one who gets it break ing, (A)you on ly want to ’cause I’m tak en.

Now that you can’t have me,

(A)you sud den ly want me.

Taken — Piano Lead Sheet

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"Taken" lead sheet with chords, melody, and lyrics. Play the melody while following chord symbols above. Perfect for sing-along or accompaniment. Key of D, 92 BPM.

Tip: Break this song into sections and master each one separately. The speed control lets you drill difficult passages at any tempo.

About “Taken”

Where are the chord symbols for "Taken" 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. "Taken" is in D.
What key is "Taken" by One Direction played in?
Taken is arranged in the key of D on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
What's the tempo (BPM) of "Taken"?
The arrangement plays at 92 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "Taken" easy to play on piano?
This is an advanced arrangement. We recommend breaking it into sections and using the speed control to drill harder passages.
Can I download sheet music for "Taken"?
Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "Taken"?
"Taken" was originally performed by One Direction. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
What chords are used in "Taken"?
This arrangement uses 4 chords: A, Bm, D, G. Only a handful of chords — beginner-friendly.
What other songs by One Direction can I play here?
Try "THEY DON'T KNOW ABOUT US", "DRAG ME DOWN", "OVER AGAIN". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
Does "Taken" 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. "Taken" is in the key of D at 92 BPM.
What chords are in "Taken"?
Open the Lead Sheet to see all chord symbols displayed above the melody line. The song is in the key of D, so you'll find chords common to that key. Each chord highlights in real time as the song plays.