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Pick a learning view.
I (C)watch your troub led eyes I’m as you rest,
and I (Gsus)fall in love with ev ’ry breath.
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.
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.
This Is What It Takes — Falling Notes Piano Tutorial
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Watch "This Is What It Takes" by Shawn Mendes in falling notes style — like Synthesia. Color-coded notes fall onto the keyboard in real time. Practice left hand, right hand, or both. Key of C, 81 BPM.
Tip: Start at 50% speed to get comfortable with the fingering, then work your way up to full tempo.
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About “This Is What It Takes”
- Can I learn "This Is What It Takes" with falling notes like Synthesia?
- Yes — Falling Notes mode shows colored note shapes dropping onto a virtual keyboard, the same visual style as Synthesia or piano-tile games. Each note's column matches the piano key you press. Works for "This Is What It Takes" with hands-separate practice in C at 81 BPM.
- What key is "This Is What It Takes" by Shawn Mendes played in?
- This Is What It Takes 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 "This Is What It Takes"?
- The arrangement plays at 81 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
- Is "This Is What It Takes" 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 "This Is What It Takes"?
- Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
- Who composed "This Is What It Takes"?
- "This Is What It Takes" was originally performed by Shawn Mendes. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
- What chords are used in "This Is What It Takes"?
- This arrangement uses 9 chords: Am, Am7, C, Dm7, Em7, F, F6, G, +1 more.
- What other songs by Shawn Mendes can I play here?
- Try "I DON'T EVEN KNOW YOUR NAME", "LOST IN JAPAN", "FALLIN' ALL IN YOU". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
- Can I practice left and right hand separately for "This Is What It Takes"?
- Yes! Our Top Down mode lets you isolate the left hand (bass clef), right hand (treble clef), or play both together. This makes it easy to master "This Is What It Takes" one hand at a time before combining them.
- What is falling notes style for "This Is What It Takes"?
- Falling notes (also known as Synthesia or piano waterfall) shows color-coded rectangles falling from the top of the screen onto a virtual keyboard. Each note's position matches the piano key you need to press. "This Is What It Takes" is in the key of C at 81 BPM.