They Can't Take That Away From Me

by George Gershwin
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Lyrics

(F#dim)Our ro mance won’t (C7)end on a sor row ful (F)note,

(C7)though by to mor row you’re (F)gone;

the (F#dim)song is end ed, (C7)but as the song writ er (F6)wrote,

the (Bb)mel o dy lin gers (A6)on.

(E7)They may take you from (A6)me,

I’ll (E7)miss your fond ca (Am)ress.

But (E7)though they take you from (D7)me, I’ll still po (C7)sess:

the way you wear your hat,

the way you sip your tea,

the mem ’ry (Bb)of all (G#m7)that,

no, no, they (Bbmaj7)can’t take that a (Am)way from (G7)me!

The way your smile just beams,

the way you sing off key,

the way you haunt my (G#m7)dreams,

no, no, they (Bbmaj7)can’t take that a (C7)way from (F)me!

We may (Am)nev er, (D9)nev er (Am)meet a (D9)gain on the (Am)bump y (F7)road to (E)love,

still I’ll (Am)al ways, (D9)al ways (Am)keep the (D7)mem ’ry of:

the way you hold your knife,

the way we danced till three,

the way you (Bb)changed my (Gb9)life.

No, no!

They (Bbmaj7)can’t take that a (C7)way from (Dm)me!

(Bbm)No, they (D7)can’t take that a (Gm7)way (C7)from (F)me!

We may (Am)nev er, (D9)nev er (Am)meet a (D9)gain on the (Am)bump y (F7)road to (E)love,

still I’ll (Am)al ways, (D9)al ways (Am)keep the (D7)mem ’ry of:

the way you hold your knife,

the way we danced till three,

the way you (Bb)changed my (Gb9)life.

No, no!

They (Bbmaj7)can’t take that a (C7)way from (Dm)me!

(Bbm)No, they (D7)can’t take that a (Gm7)way (C7)from (F)me!

We may (F)me!

They Can't Take That Away From Me — Piano Lead Sheet

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"They Can't Take That Away From Me" lead sheet with chords, melody, and lyrics. Play the melody while following chord symbols above. Perfect for sing-along or accompaniment. Key of F, 94 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”

Where are the chord symbols for "They Can't Take That Away From Me" displayed?
Lead Sheet shows chord symbols (like Am, G7, C) above the melody line with lyrics below. Every chord change highlights in real time as the song plays, so you can play the melody with the right hand and follow chord shapes with the left. "They Can't Take That Away From Me" is in F.
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 F 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 94 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.
Does "They Can't Take That Away From Me" have chords and lyrics?
Yes! The Lead Sheet shows the melody with chord symbols (like Am, G, C) and full lyrics. Perfect for singing along or playing with a band. "They Can't Take That Away From Me" is in the key of F at 94 BPM.
What chords are in "They Can't Take That Away From Me"?
Open the Lead Sheet to see all chord symbols displayed above the melody line. The song is in the key of F, so you'll find chords common to that key. Each chord highlights in real time as the song plays.