Take On Me
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Intro
Bbm
Bbm Eb Ab Db Ab/C
Bbm Eb Ab Db Ab/C
Bbm Eb Bbm Eb
[Verso 1]
Bbm Eb Ab Db Ab/C
Talking away I don’t know what I’m to say
Bbm Eb Ab Db Ab/C
I’ll say it anyway today’s another day to find you
Bbm Eb Fm Db
Shyin away I’ll be coming for your love OK
Ab Eb/G Fm Db
Take on me (take on me)
Ab Eb/G Fm Db
Take me on (take on me)
Ab Eb/G Fm Db
I’ll be gone
Ab Eb Db/F Eb
In a day or two
[Verso 2]
Bbm Eb Ab Db Ab/C
So needless to say I'm odds and ends but I'll be
Bbm Eb Ab Db Ab/C
stumbling awake slowly learning that life is OK
Bbm Eb Fm Db
Say after me it’s no better to be safe than sorry
Ab Eb/G Fm Db
Take on me (take on me)
Ab Eb/G Fm Db
Take me on (take on me)
Ab Eb/G Fm Db
I’ll be gone
Ab Eb Db/F Eb
In a day or two
Solo
Cm Gb Cm Gb Bbm Eb
Bbm Eb Bbm Eb
Bbm Eb Ab Db Ab/C
Bbm Eb Ab Db Ab/C
Bbm Eb Bbm Eb
[Verso 3]
Bbm Eb Ab Db Ab/C
Oh the things that you say yeah is it life or just to play
Bbm Eb Ab Db Ab/C
My worries away you’re all the things I’ve got to remember
Bbm Eb Fm Db
You are shying away I’ll be coming for you anyway
Ab Eb/G Fm Db
Take on me (take on me)
Ab Eb/G Fm Db
Take me on (take on me)
Ab Eb/G Fm Db
I’ll be gone
Ab
In a day
Ab Eb/G Fm Db
Take on me (take on me)
Ab Eb/G Fm Db
Take me on (take on me)
Ab Eb/G Fm Db
I’ll be gone
Ab
In a day
Ab Eb/G Fm Db
Take on me (take on me)
Ab
Take on me
How to play Take On Me
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is Bbm. You can transpose without leaving the page.
Can I play it on guitar or keyboard?
Yes. The chord progression works on acoustic guitar, electric guitar and keyboard. Adapt the voicings to your instrument and level.