Takin' It To The Streets

by The Doobie Brothers
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Lyrics

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 — Visual Piano Sheet Music

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"Takin' It To The Streets" in visual bar notation — see every note as a colored bar on the staff. Easier to read than traditional sheet music. Scrolls automatically as you play. Key of C, 144 BPM.

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About “Takin' It To The Streets”

What key is "Takin' It To The Streets" by The Doobie Brothers played in?
Takin' It To The Streets is arranged in the key of C on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
What's the tempo (BPM) of "Takin' It To The Streets"?
The arrangement plays at 144 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "Takin' It To The Streets" easy to play on piano?
Yes — this is one of our beginner-friendly arrangements with simplified chords and color-coded notes.
Can I download sheet music for "Takin' It To The Streets"?
Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "Takin' It To The Streets"?
"Takin' It To The Streets" was originally performed by The Doobie Brothers. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
What chords are used in "Takin' It To The Streets"?
This arrangement uses 8 chords: C, C7, Cpow, D7, F, Fm, Fm6, G7.
What other songs by The Doobie Brothers can I play here?
Try "WHAT A FOOL BELIEVES", "BLACK WATER", "YOU BELONG TO ME". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.

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