Is this real sheet music for "This Is What It Takes"?

It's a simplified visual notation using colored bars instead of traditional notes. Each bar's vertical position shows the pitch and its length shows duration — much easier to read for beginners while still showing the complete arrangement of "This Is What It Takes".

Can I see all the notes in "This Is What It Takes"?

Yes! The Bar Sheet shows every note in the arrangement as a colored bar. The sheet scrolls automatically during playback, or you can scroll manually to study any section. The song is in the key of C at 81 BPM.

This Is What It Takes — Visual Piano Sheet Music

"This Is What It Takes" 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, 81 BPM.

Tip: Use the speed control to practice at 70% tempo first. Focus on tricky chord transitions before attempting the full arrangement.

Lyrics

I (C)watch your troub led eyes I’m as you rest, and I (Gsus)fall in love with ev ’ry breath. that’s a crime. And you (C)Won der if those eyes are real ly shut, and am (F)I the one you’re (Gsus)dream ing of. ’Cause un der neath the dark ness there’s a (C)light that’s try ing so hard to be seen. And I know this, ’cause I’ve no ticed a (C)lit tle bit (Em7)shin ing through the seams. And if (C)this is (Dm7)what it takes, then (G)let me be the (C)one to (Dm7)bear the (Am)pain. Oh, if (C)this is (Dm7)what it takes, I’ll break (C)down these (Dm7)walls that are (C)in our way, if (G)this is what it takes. You (C)keep on tell ing me I’m wast ing time, but to (Gsus)call it wast ing time, oh, breath. that’s a crime. And you (C)think it’s cra zy, what I’m tryin’ to do. and Well (F)ba by, I’m a (Gsus)fool for you. ’Cause un der neath the dark ness there’s a (C)light that’s try ing so hard to be seen. And I know this, ’cause I’ve no ticed a (C)lit tle bit (Em7)shin ing through the seams. And if (C)this is (Dm7)what it takes, then (G)let me be the (C)one to (Dm7)bear the (Am)pain. Oh, if (C)this is (Dm7)what it takes, I’ll break (C)down these (Dm7)walls that are (C)in our way, if (G)this is what it takes. You ’Cause if you (F)don’t un der stand yet, then I’ll nev (Gsus)er let you for get that (Am)you don’t have to do this on your (C)own. I’ll be your (F6/9)shoul der to lean on, I’ll be your (Gsus)right when you feel wrong. So (Am)come on, take my hand, we’re mov in’ on. And if this is (Dm7)what it takes, then (G)let me be the (C)one to (Dm7)bear the (Am)pain. Ooh, and if (C)this is (Dm7)what it takes, I’ll break (C)down these (Dm7)walls, these (C)walls that are in our way, if (G)this is what it takes.

Try other practice modes:

Falling Notes Beginner Lead Sheet Simple Sheet

Song Details

Category: Pop
Key: C
Tempo: 81 BPM
Difficulty: medium
Artist: Shawn Mendes

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How to Play "This Is What It Takes" on Piano

1
Pick a practice mode — Choose from Fall Down, Beginner, Lead Sheet, Bar Sheet, or Simple Sheet — each mode visualizes the music differently to match your learning style.
2
Practice each hand separately — Use the Left, Right, and Both buttons to isolate the bass or treble part and build muscle memory one hand at a time.
3
Adjust speed and turn on metronome — Slow down to 50% while learning, then gradually speed up. Enable the metronome to keep steady timing.
4
Loop a section — Select a tricky part and loop it until you nail it. Perfect for mastering difficult passages.
5
Download sheet music — Export a PDF of the sheet music to print out and practice on your real piano anytime, anywhere.