Takes two to tan go, two to tan go, two to real ly get the (Eb)feel ing of ro mance.
(Bb7)Let’s do the tan go, do the tan go, do the dance of (Eb)love.
(Bb7)You can (Eb)sail on a ship by your (Fm7)self,
(Bb7)take a nap or a nip by your (Eb)self.
(Bb7)You can (Eb)get in to debt on your (Ab)own.
(Adim)There are (Eb)lots of (Ab)things that (Eb)you can (Bb7)do a (Eb)lone.
(Edim)But, (Bb7)takes two to tan go, two to tan go, two to real ly get the (Eb)feel ing of ro mance.
(Bb7)Let’s do the tan go, do the tan go, do the dance of (Eb)love.
(Bb7)You can (Eb)croon to the moon by your (Fm7)self.
(Bb7)You can laugh like a loon by your (Eb)self,
(Bb7)spend a (Eb)lot, go to pot on your (Ab)own.
(Adim)There are (Eb)lots of (Ab)things that (Eb)you can (Bb7)do a (Eb)lone.
(Edim)But, (Bb7)takes (Eb)lone.
(Edim)But, (Bb7)takes (Eb)love.
It takes (Fm7)two,
(Bb7)takes (Fm7)two,
dar ling, it al ways takes (Eb)two.
Takes Two To Tango by Pearl Bailey
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Easy piano arrangement in the key of Ab at 126 BPM. Difficulty: medium. Color-coded notes — no sheet-reading skill required.
About “Takes Two To Tango”
- What key is "Takes Two To Tango" in?
- "Takes Two To Tango" by Pearl Bailey is in the key of Ab with a tempo of 126 BPM. Difficulty: medium.
- Is "Takes Two To Tango" easy to play on piano?
- This arrangement is rated medium. It requires comfort with chord shapes and basic hand independence. Expect 1-2 weeks of regular practice for a confident performance.
- Can I play "Takes Two To Tango" without reading sheet music?
- Yes. Our player offers a falling-notes mode (Synthesia-style) and a beginner mode with color-coded keys — both let you play along without reading traditional notation.
- What chords are used in "Takes Two To Tango"?
- This arrangement of "Takes Two To Tango" uses 6 chords: Ab, Adim, Bb7, Eb, Edim, Fm7.
- How long does it take to learn "Takes Two To Tango" on piano?
- 2–4 weeks of consistent practice (20–30 min/day) for an intermediate player. Drill the tricky passages in isolation first.
- What other songs by Pearl Bailey can I play here?
- Try "Best Of Friends". All are available in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
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