What Does It Take

by Junior Walker & The All-Stars
Loading song
Fetching song
1
Play in Kid Mode

Other arrangements of What Does It Take

Pick a learning view.

Lyrics

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 — Piano Lead Sheet

4 people have learned this song

"What Does It Take" lead sheet with chords, melody, and lyrics. Play the melody while following chord symbols above. Perfect for sing-along or accompaniment. Key of Eb, 112 BPM.

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

About “What Does It Take

Where are the chord symbols for "What Does It Take" 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. "What Does It Take" is in Eb.
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 Eb 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.
Does "What Does It Take" 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. "What Does It Take" is in the key of Eb at 112 BPM.
What chords are in "What Does It Take"?
Open the Lead Sheet to see all chord symbols displayed above the melody line. The song is in the key of Eb, so you'll find chords common to that key. Each chord highlights in real time as the song plays.

More songs you might like