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[B7]Yeah, uh, feels [A7]good, don't it?
[A7]Listen, uh
[D7]Yeah, this [A7]was your city
[B7]You did it all and more, [A7]broke every law except for one, babe
[D7]Attraction, are [A7]you ready
[D7]I know [A7]you feel it
[B7]Pull you nearer 'til [A7]you feel it again, oh
[D7]I wanna [A7]do something right
[D7]But we can [A7]do something better
[G7]Ain't no [A7]time like tonight
[B]And we ain't trying [B7]to save it 'til later
[G7]Stay out here [A7]living the life
[B7]Nobody cares who [A]we are tomorrow
[Fm]You got that [E]lil' something I like
[B7]A little something I've [A7]been wanting to borrow
[D7]Tonight the night's, [A7]come on surrender
[D7]I won't lead your [A7]love astray, astray, yeah
[B7]Your love's [A7]a weapon
[D7]Give your [A7]body some direction
[D7]That's my aim
[A7]Then, we could
[Fm]Take back [E]the night
[B]Come on, use me [B7]up until there's nothing left
[Fm]Take back [E]the night
[B7]Dizzy, spinning, sweating, you [A]can't catch your breath
[Fm]Take back [E]the night
[D7]Ooh, don't know when [A7]the sun is rising next
[Fm]Take back [E]the night
[D7]So if the feeling's right, [A7]raise your glass and let's
[G7]Take back the night, [A7]take back the night
[D7]They gon' try to shut us down, [A7]I'll be damned if we gon' let them
[G7]Take back the night, [A7]take back the night
[D7]You know you gon' mess around and [A7]find out there ain't no one better
[D7]Take back [A7]the night, oh
[B7]Yeah
[B7]Rare, there's [A7]not too many
[D7]No one but you and crowded [A7]rooms, we can do anything (yeah)
[D7]Attraction can [A7]drive you crazy
[B7]The way you move, you [A7]go crazy, that's incentive for me
[D7]I wanna [A7]do something right
[D7]But we can [A7]do something better
[G7]Ain't no [A7]time like tonight
[B]And we ain't trying [B7]to save it 'til later
[G7]Stay out here [A7]living the life
[B7]Nobody cares who [A]we are tomorrow
[Fm]You got that [E]lil' something I like
[B7]A little something I've [A7]been wanting to borrow
[D7]Tonight the night's, [A7]come on surrender
[D7]I won't lead your [A7]love astray, astray, yeah
[B7]Your love's [A7]a weapon
[D7]Give your [A7]body some direction
[D7]That's my aim
[A7]Then, we could
[Fm]Take back [E]the night
[B]Come on, use me [B7]up until there's nothing left
[Fm]Take back [E]the night
[B7]Dizzy, spinning, sweating, you [A]can't catch your breath
[Fm]Take back [E]the night
[D7]Ooh, don't know when [A7]the sun is rising next
[Fm]Take back [E]the night
[D7]So if the feeling's right, [A7]raise your glass and let's
[G7]Take back the night, [A7]take back the night
[B]They gon' try [B7]to shut us down
[D7]I'll be damned if [A7]we gon' let them
[G7]Take back the night, [A7]take back the night
[B7]You know you [A7]gon' mess around
[D7]And find out there [A7]ain't no one better
[Fm]Take back [E]the night
[Fm]Break it [E]down now
[B7]Break it, [A7]break it down
[D7]Do do do [A7]do do do
[B7]Yeah, yeah
[A7]Oh
[D7]And the [A7]horns say... alright
[D7]And the [A7]horns say... alright
[D7]And the [A7]horns say... alright
[G7]And the horns say... [A7](do do do do)
[B]Take it over
[B7]Yeah, yeah
[G7]Alright
[A7]Y'all ready to have a good [B7]time out there, ladies and gentlemen?
[Fm]Take back [E]the night
[Fm]Take back [E]the night
[Fm]Take back [E]the night
[D7]Ooh, don't know when [A7]the sun is rising next
[Fm]Take back [E]the night
[D7]So if the feeling's right, [A7]then raise your glass and let's...
[Fm]Take back [E]the night
[Fm]Take back [E]the night
[B]They gon' try [B7]to shut us down
[G7]But I'll be damned [A7]if we gon' let 'em
[Fm]Take back [E]the night
[Fm]Take back [E]the night
[B7]You know you [A7]gon' mess around
[D7]And find out there [A7]ain't no one better
[D7]And the [A7]horns say... alright
[B7]And the [A7]horns say...
[D7]And the horns say... [A7]feels good to me
[D7]And the [A7]horns say... alright
[G7]It's takin' over
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Take Back the Night by Justin Timberlake is played in the key of A. Progresi ini menciptakan pergerakan harmoni alami: A7 (I) sebagai Tonic (Pusat Nada/Stabil), diikuti D7 (IV) sebagai Subdominant (Gerak Maju/Tensi Sedang), diikuti A (I) sebagai Tonic (Pusat Nada/Stabil), diikuti E (V) sebagai Dominant (Tensi Kuat Menuju Tonic).
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Guitarist Playing Guide & Pedagogical Tips
Theory Guide
Guitar playing guide for Take Back the Night by Justin Timberlake: sounding in A (Capo Fret 4, shape F) at 110 BPM (4/4) featuring beginner-friendly strumming ('↓ - ↓ ↑ - ↑ ↓ ↑').
check_circleKey & Tempo: Sounding in A (Capo on Fret 4 (played in F shape)) at 110 BPM in 4/4 time signature.
check_circleVoicing & Barre Bypass: Contains barre shapes (B, Fm) with open cowboy substitutions (open B7 (x21202), open Fm7 voicing) to eliminate finger fatigue.
check_circleCritical Transition: Transition from A7 to B requires anchoring index or ring finger as a stable pivot.
check_circleStrumming Pattern: Master '↓ - ↓ ↑ - ↑ ↓ ↑' by starting at 79 BPM before accelerating to studio 110 BPM.
account_treeChord Progression Analysis
Harmonic Progression
Progression Pattern (Roman Numerals)
II – I – IV – ♭VII – II – I – ♭vi – V
Song chords:
starPrimary Chords (Song Foundation)
B7A7D7G7
Chords that repeat most frequently throughout the verse and chorus.
more_horizAuxiliary / Transition Chords
BAFmE
Used as harmonic transition variations in intro, bridge, or outro.
tuneWhy Use a Capo?
Capo & Sounding Key
Sounding KeyAAcoustic pitch of original recording
Capo Fret 4sync_altRaises the pitch of open strings
Fingering Shape KeyFOpen chord finger positions
Placing a Capo on Fret 4 transforms fingering into F, maintaining A sound without complex barre chords.
lightbulbAlternative Capo Positions for This Song:
pianoChord Family A
Diatonic Matrix
This song is built on the key of A. Here are the 7 diatonic chords (Chord Family) that harmonize according to music theory:
KEY: A•TEMPO:
110 BPM (Approx.)
•PROG: II – I – IV – ♭VII – II – I – ♭vi – V•DIFF: 3/5•CAPO: 4
helpEasy Chord Guide & FAQ Take Back the Night
FAQ & Tips
quizHow to play the easy chords for Take Back the Night (Justin Timberlake)?
To play the Easy Chords for Take Back the Night, toggle the Easy Chords button above the workstation canvas. This version is designed with beginner-friendly open chords with Capo on Fret 4 to make transitions easier without barre chords.
quizWhat are the basic guitar chords and original key for Take Back the Night?
The original recording key for Take Back the Night by Justin Timberlake is A. You can use the Transpose (+ / -) feature anytime to adjust the pitch to match male or female vocal ranges automatically.
quizIs audio sync and auto-scroll available for practice?
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