- Contains complete lyrics
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Song: |
Take on Me |
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Voice Piano Guitar Backup Vocals | |
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Piano/Vocal/Guitar |
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Transposed Key: |
G Minor |
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Original Published Key: |
A Major |
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Musicnotes |
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Product #:
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MN0055341_U1 |
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Price:
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$5.99
Includes 1 print + interactive copy with lifetime access in our free apps.
Each additional print is $4.99
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Pages: |
8 |
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Average Rating:
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Rated 4.5/5 based on 1 customer ratings |
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Lyrics Begin:
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Oh, the Talking away, I don't know what I'm to say. I'll say it anyway. |
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Arrangement Details
Song Details
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Date: |
1984 |
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Publisher: |
Reservoir Media Management |
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Product Type: |
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Musicnotes |
Product #: |
MN0055341_U1 |
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Lyrics Begin: |
Oh, the Talking away, I don't know what I'm to say. I'll say it anyway. |
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From the Book: |
The Pop/Rock Era: The '80s |
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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 G minor. The originally published key is A major. You can also purchase it in 6 other keys, each sold separately.
Can I print or download the sheet music?
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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.


About This Arrangement
Available as digital sheet music, “Take on Me” by a-ha is a piano/vocal/guitar arrangement you can download and print. The song was written by Pal Waaktaar and Magne Furuholmen. This edition includes 8 pages of music. This arrangement is in G minor.
It can be transposed into 6 alternate keys. It's marked fast, at about 170 BPM. The scoring is for Voice, Piano, Guitar and Backup Vocals. Contains complete lyrics.
It falls under the Adult Alternative style category. There are 159 arrangements of this song available on Musicnotes, for different instruments and levels. It holds a 4.5 out of 5 rating from 1 rating.
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