Takin' It To The Streets

by The Doobie Brothers
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You don’t (F)know (C)me, but I’m your (D7)broth

(G7sus)er.

I was (F)raised (C)here in this (D7)liv ing (G7sus)hell.

Wher You don’t know (C)my kind in (D7)your

(G7sus)world.

Fair ly (F)soon (C)the time will (D7)tell.

(C5)You,

(F)tell ing me the (Fm)things you’re gon na (F)do for me.

(F)I ain’t blind and I (Fm)don’t like what I (F)think I see.

(C7)Tak in’ it (F)to (D)the (C)streets,

(C7)tak in’ it (F)to (D)the (C)streets,

(C7)tak in’ it (F)to (D)the (C)streets,

(C7)tak in’ it (F)to (D)the (C)streets.

Take this (F)mes (C)sage but to my (D7)broth

(G7sus)er.

You will (F)find (C)him ev ’ry (D7)where.

ing (G7sus)hell.

Wher ev er peo (C)ple live to (D7)geth

(G7sus)er,

tied in (F)pov (C)er ty’s de (D7)spair.

(C5)You,

(F)tell ing me the (Fm)things you’re gon na (F)do for me.

(F)I ain’t blind and I (Fm)don’t like what I (F)think I see.

(C7)Tak in’ it (F)to (D)the (C)streets,

(C7)tak in’ it (F)to (D)the (C)streets,

(C7)tak in’ it (F)to (D)the (C)streets,

(C7)tak in’ it (F)to (D)the (C)streets.

(C7)Tak in’ it (F)to (D)the (C)streets.

(C7)Tak in’ it (F)to (D)the (C)streets.

(C7)Tak in’ it (F)to (D)the (C)streets.

Takin' It To The Streets by The Doobie Brothers

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Easy piano arrangement in the key of C at 144 BPM. Difficulty: easy. Color-coded notes — no sheet-reading skill required.

About “Takin' It To The Streets

What key is "Takin' It To The Streets" in?
"Takin' It To The Streets" by The Doobie Brothers is in the key of C with a tempo of 144 BPM. Difficulty: easy.
Is "Takin' It To The Streets" easy to play on piano?
Yes — this arrangement is rated easy, meaning it uses simple chord patterns and a manageable tempo. Most beginners can play through it in 1-3 practice sessions using our color-coded notes.
Can I play "Takin' It To The Streets" 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 "Takin' It To The Streets"?
This arrangement of "Takin' It To The Streets" uses 8 chords: C, C7, Cpow, D7, F, Fm, Fm6, G7.
How long does it take to learn "Takin' It To The Streets" on piano?
1–3 short practice sessions for the basics; 2–3 weeks to perform confidently with both hands.
What other songs by The Doobie Brothers can I play here?
Try "WHAT A FOOL BELIEVES", "BLACK WATER", "YOU BELONG TO ME". All are available in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.

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