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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 — Karaoke: Lyrics & Chords to Sing & Play Along
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Free karaoke for "Takes Two To Tango" by Pearl Bailey: 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, 126 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 “Takes Two To Tango”
- What key is "Takes Two To Tango" by Pearl Bailey played in?
- Takes Two To Tango 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 "Takes Two To Tango"?
- The arrangement plays at 126 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
- Is "Takes Two To Tango" 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 "Takes Two To Tango"?
- Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
- Who composed "Takes Two To Tango"?
- "Takes Two To Tango" was originally performed by Pearl Bailey. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
- What chords are used in "Takes Two To Tango"?
- This arrangement uses 6 chords: Ab, Adim, Bb7, Eb, Edim, Fm7.
- What other songs by Pearl Bailey can I play here?
- Try "Best Of Friends". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
- Is there a karaoke version of "Takes Two To Tango" with lyrics?
- Yes — this is a free karaoke slide for "Takes Two To Tango" by Pearl Bailey. 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 "Takes Two To Tango" 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 "Takes Two To Tango" 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.