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Take on Me by a-ha - Piano/Vocal/Guitar Sheet Music (Page 1 of 8)

Take on Me

4.5
By a-ha Piano/Vocal/Guitar Pages: 8
Available in 7 different keys:
A Major (Orig. published key)

A Major (Orig. published key)

-9 A Minor

-7 B Minor (2 sharps)

-6 C Minor (3 flats)

-4 D Minor (1 flat)

-2 E Minor (1 sharp)

+1 G Minor (2 flats)

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“Take on Me” by a-ha is a piano/vocal/guitar arrangement, available as digital sheet music you can download and print. It was written by Pal Waaktaar and Magne Furuholmen. It runs 8 pages. The original published key is A major.

6 alternate keys are available for transposition. The tempo is fast, at around 170 BPM. It's arranged for Voice, Piano, Guitar and Backup Vocals. For vocalists, contains complete lyrics.

It's categorized as Adult Alternative on Musicnotes. Musicnotes offers 159 arrangements of this song, across a range of instruments and skill levels. Based on 1 rating, it averages 4.5 out of 5.

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The Pop/Rock Era: The '80s

Arrangement
Piano/Vocal/Guitar
Composers
Pal Waaktaar , Magne Furuholmen
Lyricists
Pal Waaktaar , Magne Furuholmen , Morten Harket
Product #
MN0055341
Pages
8 Pages
Instruments
Voice , Piano , Guitar , Backup Vocals
Vocal Range
Voice: Voice vocal range, from A3 to E6
Publisher
Reservoir Media Management
Date
1984
Tempo
Fast
Metronome
q = 170
Original Published Key
A Major
Time Signature
4/4
Product Type
Official
Interactive
Yes

Frequently Asked Questions

What key is this version in, and is it available in other keys?

The piano/vocal/guitar edition of “Take on Me” is in A major. You can also purchase it in 6 other keys, each sold separately.

Can I print or download the sheet music?

Your purchase comes with 1 authorized print and an interactive copy you can access for life through the free Musicnotes apps. If you need a PDF, you can add one to your order at checkout.

Can I preview the score and hear it before buying?

You can preview the piano/vocal/guitar score for “Take on Me” and hear its playback on this page before choosing a key or purchase option. The playback follows the notation in this exact arrangement, helping you hear how the music is written before you buy.

What does this piano/vocal/guitar arrangement include?

The piano/vocal/guitar arrangement of “Take on Me” is written for voice, piano, guitar and backup vocals, allowing one singer and one accompanist to perform it as written. Complete lyrics are included, so a singer can work from this copy alone.

Is “Take on Me” available for other instruments?

Yes. “Take on Me” is available in other editions for a range of instruments, scorings and skill levels. View all sheet music versions of “Take on Me” to compare them.

What time signature is this version in?

The music is written in 4/4. Each measure contains four quarter-note beats.

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