They Can't Take That Away From Me

by George Gershwin
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The way you wear your (D)hat,

the (Bm)way you (Bb)sip your (A)tea,

the (Bb)mem ’ry (A)of all (D)that,

no, no, they (G)can’t take that a (F#m)way (B)from (Em)me.

The (A)way your smile (D)just beams,

the (Bm)way you (Bb)sing off (A)key,

the (Bb)way you (A)haunt my (D)dreams,

no, no, they (G)can’t take that a (Em)way (A)from (D)me.

(G#m)We (C#)may (F#m)nev er, (G#m)nev (C#)er (F#m)meet a (G#m)gain (C#)on that (F#m)bump y (C#)road to (G#m)love, (C#)still I’ll (F#m)al ways, (G#m)al (C#)ways (F#m)keep the (B)mem ’ry (E)of...

The way you hold your (D)knife,

the (Bm)way we (Bb)danced till (A)three,

the (Bb)way you (A)changed my (D)life,

no, no, they (G)can’t take that a (C#m)way (F#m)from (Bm)me.

(Gm)No, no they (F#m)can’t take (Bm)that a (Em)way (A)from (D)me.

They Can't Take That Away From Me — Easy Piano Notes for Beginners

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Learn "They Can't Take That Away From Me" on piano with easy notes — perfect for absolute beginners. Large color-coded note names show exactly which keys to press. No music reading required. Key of D, 116 BPM.

Tip: Start at 50% speed to get comfortable with the fingering, then work your way up to full tempo.

About “They Can't Take That Away From Me”

Can I play "They Can't Take That Away From Me" without reading sheet music?
Yes — Easy Notes mode prints the letter name (C, D, E…) directly on each note in big color-coded labels, so you can match colors to your keyboard without any traditional notation. The whole arrangement of "They Can't Take That Away From Me" is playable in minutes, even for first-time players.
What key is "They Can't Take That Away From Me" by George Gershwin played in?
They Can't Take That Away From Me 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 "They Can't Take That Away From Me"?
The arrangement plays at 116 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "They Can't Take That Away From Me" 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 "They Can't Take That Away From Me"?
Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "They Can't Take That Away From Me"?
"They Can't Take That Away From Me" was originally performed by George Gershwin. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
What other songs by George Gershwin can I play here?
Try "LITTLE JAZZ BIRD", "SWANEE", "WHO CARES?". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
Can a complete beginner play "They Can't Take That Away From Me"?
Absolutely! The Beginner mode shows large color-coded notes with letter names (C, D, E...). Just match the colors to your keyboard — no music reading needed. "They Can't Take That Away From Me" is perfect for first-time players.
Do I need to read music to play "They Can't Take That Away From Me"?
No! Our Beginner mode replaces traditional notation with color-coded letter names. Each note shows exactly which key to press. You can start playing "They Can't Take That Away From Me" in minutes, even if you've never touched a piano before.