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Key
A Major
Difficulty
Intermediate
Capo
None
Chords
Bm · E · A · D · C#m · F#m
a-ha’s synth-pop classic with its iconic keyboard riff translates well to guitar. The acoustic MTV Unplugged version showed how beautifully this song works stripped down.
Synth-Pop Bounce (4/4 Time)
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Tip: The famous synth riff can be played as single notes on guitar. For the chords, keep strumming bright and rhythmic. The Bm and F#m are barre chords – practice transitions.
Lyrics & Chords
Full Song
Verse 1
Bm E A
Talking away, I don’t know what I’m to say
D
I’ll say it anyway
Bm E A D
Today’s another day to find you shying a-way
Bm E
I’ll be coming for your love, OK?
Chorus
A C#mF#m
Take on me (take on me)
D E A
Take me on (take on me)
A C#mF#m
I’ll be gone
D E A
In a day or two
Verse 2
Bm E A
So needless to say, of odds and ends
D
But I’ll be stumbling away
Bm E A
Slowly learning that life is OK
D
Say after me, it’s no better to be safe than sorry