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What (Cm7)does it take
to (Cm6)win your (Bbmaj7)love for (Bb6)me?
How (Cm7)can I make
this (Cm6)dream come (Bbmaj7)true for me?
Oh,
I (Cm7sus)just got to know,
oh!
(Cm7)ba by, ’cause I (Bbmaj7)love you so,
gon na blow for you.
I’ve (Cm7)tried, I’ve tried, I’ve tried, (Cm6)I’ve tried in ev ’ry (Bbmaj7)way I could
to make you (Cm7)see how much I love you.
Oh!
I thought you (Bbmaj7)un der stood.
So you (Cm7sus)got ta make me see.
What does it take to win your (Bb)love for me?
Gon na (F7)blow a gain for ya!
What Does It Take — Karaoke: Lyrics & Chords to Sing & Play Along
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Free karaoke for "What Does It Take" by Junior Walker & The All-Stars: lyrics on screen with the chords above each line and a bouncing ball that lands on every word in time. Sing along, or play along on guitar or piano from the chord chart. Change the key to fit your voice, slow the tempo down. Key of Bb, 112 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 “What Does It Take”
- What key is "What Does It Take" by Junior Walker & The All-Stars played in?
- What Does It Take is arranged in the key of Bb on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
- What's the tempo (BPM) of "What Does It Take"?
- The arrangement plays at 112 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
- Is "What Does It Take" 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 "What Does It Take"?
- Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
- Who composed "What Does It Take"?
- "What Does It Take" was originally performed by Junior Walker & The All-Stars. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
- What chords are used in "What Does It Take"?
- This arrangement uses 7 chords: Bb, Bb6, Bbmaj7, C, Cm6, Cm7, F7.
- What other songs by Junior Walker & The All-Stars can I play here?
- Try "SHOT GUN". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
- Is there a karaoke version of "What Does It Take" with lyrics?
- Yes — this is a free karaoke slide for "What Does It Take" by Junior Walker & The All-Stars. The lyrics appear on screen a line at a time and each word lights up exactly when it's sung, with a bouncing ball leading you word to word. A backing plays underneath so you can just sing.
- Does it show chords so I can play along on guitar or piano?
- It does — a chord symbol sits on a thin row just above the lyric it changes on, so the same screen doubles as a lyrics-and-chords chart. Guitarists can strum the changes and pianists can comp while singing; the chords are colour-coded and move with the live transpose if you change key.
- Can I change the key of "What Does It Take" to match my voice or capo?
- Yes. The original is in Bb, but the live transpose control shifts the whole song up or down semitones until the melody sits in your range (or maps to an easier guitar shape / capo position) — the on-screen chords and the backing move with it.
- Can I slow "What Does It Take" down to learn the words and chords?
- Yes — the tempo control lets you take it as slow as you need while the lyrics still light up in time and the ball keeps you on the beat. Speed it back up once you can sing and play it through.