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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 — Simple Sheet Music
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"What Does It Take" in simplified sheet music format — the bridge between beginner modes and real sheet music. Color-coded notes with lyrics scrolling horizontally. Perfect for learning to read music. Key of Eb, 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”
- How does Simplified Piano Arrangement differ from full sheet music for "What Does It Take"?
- Simplified Arrangement keeps the melody and chords on a simplified staff with lyrics, color-coded for easy recognition. It's a learner-bridge between Beginner mode and the classic engraved Sheet Music — same song, less visual density.
- 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.
- Is Simple Sheet good for learning to read sheet music?
- Yes! Simple Sheet bridges the gap between beginner color-coded modes and traditional notation. Notes are displayed on a simplified staff with colors, lyrics, and chords — helping you build music reading skills gradually while still enjoying "What Does It Take". Key of Eb, 112 BPM.
- What's the difference between Simple Sheet and Lead Sheet?
- Simple Sheet shows a more streamlined, horizontally scrolling view with color-coded notes on a staff and lyrics below — like a simplified version of real sheet music. Lead Sheet shows melody with chord symbols above and full lyrics. Simple Sheet is the next step toward reading traditional notation.
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