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Take On Me Chords

a-ha Intermediate Key of A 6 Chords 2 min read Updated Jul 2026

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Key

A

Difficulty

Intermediate

Capo

None

Chords

Bm · E · A · D · C#m · F#m

Take On Me Chords – Guitar

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What chords do you need to play "Take On Me"?

You need 6 intermediate-friendly chords: Bm, E, A, D, C#m and F#m.

Is "Take On Me" easy to play on guitar?

It is rated intermediate and uses only 6 chords in the key of A, making it a good choice for players at that level.

What key is "Take On Me" in?

It is in the key of A.

Who wrote "Take On Me"?

It was written by Magne Furuholmen, Morten Harket, Pal Waaktaar, and released in 1985.

Bmtap to play

Etap to play

Atap to play

Dtap to play

C#mtap to play

F#mtap to play

Key

A

Difficulty

Intermediate

Tuning

G-C-E-A

Chords

Bm · E · A · D · C#m · F#m

Take On Me Chords – Ukulele

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)

↓↑↓↑↓↑

123456

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What chords do you need to play "Take On Me"?

You need 6 intermediate-friendly chords: Bm, E, A, D, C#m and F#m.

Is "Take On Me" easy to play on guitar?

It is rated intermediate and uses only 6 chords in the key of A, making it a good choice for players at that level.

What key is "Take On Me" in?

It is in the key of A.

Who wrote "Take On Me"?

It was written by Magne Furuholmen, Morten Harket, Pal Waaktaar, and released in 1985.

Bmtap to play

Etap to play

Atap to play

Dtap to play

C#mtap to play

F#mtap to play

Key

A

Difficulty

Intermediate

Left Hand

Root notes

Chords

Bm · E · A · D · C#m · F#m

Take On Me Chords – Piano

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)

↓↑↓↑↓↑

123456

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What chords do you need to play "Take On Me"?

You need 6 intermediate-friendly chords: Bm, E, A, D, C#m and F#m.

Is "Take On Me" easy to play on guitar?

It is rated intermediate and uses only 6 chords in the key of A, making it a good choice for players at that level.

What key is "Take On Me" in?

It is in the key of A.

Who wrote "Take On Me"?

It was written by Magne Furuholmen, Morten Harket, Pal Waaktaar, and released in 1985.

Bmtap to play

Etap to play

Atap to play

Dtap to play

C#mtap to play

F#mtap to play

Key

A

Difficulty

Intermediate

Tuning

gDGBD (Open G)

Chords

Bm · E · A · D · C#m · F#m

Take On Me Chords – Banjo

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)

↓↑↓↑↓↑

123456

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What chords do you need to play "Take On Me"?

You need 6 intermediate-friendly chords: Bm, E, A, D, C#m and F#m.

Is "Take On Me" easy to play on guitar?

It is rated intermediate and uses only 6 chords in the key of A, making it a good choice for players at that level.

What key is "Take On Me" in?

It is in the key of A.

Who wrote "Take On Me"?

It was written by Magne Furuholmen, Morten Harket, Pal Waaktaar, and released in 1985.

Bmtap to play

Etap to play

Atap to play

Dtap to play

C#mtap to play

F#mtap to play

Key

A

Difficulty

Intermediate

Tuning

G-D-A-E

Chords

Bm · E · A · D · C#m · F#m

Take On Me Chords – Mandolin

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)

↓↑↓↑↓↑

123456

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What chords do you need to play "Take On Me"?

You need 6 intermediate-friendly chords: Bm, E, A, D, C#m and F#m.

Is "Take On Me" easy to play on guitar?

It is rated intermediate and uses only 6 chords in the key of A, making it a good choice for players at that level.

What key is "Take On Me" in?

It is in the key of A.

Who wrote "Take On Me"?

It was written by Magne Furuholmen, Morten Harket, Pal Waaktaar, and released in 1985.

Bmtap to play

Etap to play

Atap to play

Dtap to play

C#mtap to play

F#mtap to play

Key

A

Difficulty

Intermediate

Harp Key

C Diatonic

Chords

Bm · E · A · D · C#m · F#m

Take On Me Chords – Harmonica

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)

↓↑↓↑↓↑

123456

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What chords do you need to play "Take On Me"?

You need 6 intermediate-friendly chords: Bm, E, A, D, C#m and F#m.

Is "Take On Me" easy to play on guitar?

It is rated intermediate and uses only 6 chords in the key of A, making it a good choice for players at that level.

What key is "Take On Me" in?

It is in the key of A.

Who wrote "Take On Me"?

It was written by Magne Furuholmen, Morten Harket, Pal Waaktaar, and released in 1985.