Phil Collins - Against All Odds (Take a Look at Me Now)
Hello! Below you'll find my "Against All Odds (Take a Look at Me Now)" chords & lyrics chart as well as a tutorial video on how to play the piano accompaniment.
This classic Phil Collins ballad has an great keyboard part with some very interesting and colorful chord voicings.
Enjoy!
Against All Odds (Take a Look at Me Now) Piano Tutorial
Here's a piano tutorial video for Against All Odds (Take a Look at Me Now):
Against All Odds (Take a Look at Me Now) Chords & Lyrics
[Intro]
| Eb7sus4 | Ab | x2
| Eb7sus4 | Ab | x2
[Verse 1]
Bbm7 Cm7
How can I just let you walk away
Dbadd2 Ebm7
Just let you leave without a trace
Gbadd2 Ab/Gb
When I stand here taking every breath
Fm7 Bbm
With you ooh
Ebm Ab
You're the only one who really knew me at all
You're the only one who really knew me at all
[Verse 2]
Bbm7 Cm7
How can you just walk away from me
Dbadd2 Ebm7
When all I can do is watch you leave
Gbadd2 Ab/Gb
Cause we've shared the laughter and the pain
Fm7 Bbm
And even shared the tears
Ebm Absus4 Ab
You're the only one who really knew me at all
Bbm7 Cm7
How can you just walk away from me
Dbadd2 Ebm7
When all I can do is watch you leave
Gbadd2 Ab/Gb
Cause we've shared the laughter and the pain
Fm7 Bbm
And even shared the tears
Ebm Absus4 Ab
You're the only one who really knew me at all
[Chorus 1]
Db/Ab
So take a look at me now
Eb7/Ab
Cause there's just an empty space
Bbm Gb
And there's nothing left here to remind me
Ebm Absus4
Just the memory of your face
Db/Ab
Oh take a look at me now
Eb7/Ab
Cause there's just an empty space
Bbm Gb
And you coming back to me is against the odds
Ebm Absus4 | Absus4 | Ab | Ab |
And that's what I've got to face
Db/Ab
So take a look at me now
Eb7/Ab
Cause there's just an empty space
Bbm Gb
And there's nothing left here to remind me
Ebm Absus4
Just the memory of your face
Db/Ab
Oh take a look at me now
Eb7/Ab
Cause there's just an empty space
Bbm Gb
And you coming back to me is against the odds
Ebm Absus4 | Absus4 | Ab | Ab |
And that's what I've got to face
[Verse 3]
Bbm7 Cm7
I wish I could just make you turn around
Dbadd2 Ebm7
Turn around and see me cry
Gbadd2 Ab/Gb
There's so much I need to say to you
Fm7 Bbm
So many reasons why
Ebm Absus4 Ab
You're the only one who really knew me at all
I wish I could just make you turn around
Dbadd2 Ebm7
Turn around and see me cry
Gbadd2 Ab/Gb
There's so much I need to say to you
Fm7 Bbm
So many reasons why
Ebm Absus4 Ab
You're the only one who really knew me at all
[Chorus 2]
Db/Ab
So take a look at me now
Eb7/Ab
Cause there's just an empty space
Bbm Gb
And there's nothing left here to remind me
Ebm Absus4
Just the memory of your face
Db/Ab
Now take a look at me now
Eb7/Ab
Cause there's just an empty space
Bbm Gb
But to wait for you, is all I can do
Ebm Absus4
And that's what I've got to face
Db/Ab
Take a good look at me now
Eb7/Ab
Cause I'll still be standing here
Bbm Gb
And you coming back to me is against all odds
Ebm Absus4 | Absus4 | Ab | Ab |
It's the chance I've got to take
Db/Ab
So take a look at me now
Eb7/Ab
Cause there's just an empty space
Bbm Gb
And there's nothing left here to remind me
Ebm Absus4
Just the memory of your face
Db/Ab
Now take a look at me now
Eb7/Ab
Cause there's just an empty space
Bbm Gb
But to wait for you, is all I can do
Ebm Absus4
And that's what I've got to face
Db/Ab
Take a good look at me now
Eb7/Ab
Cause I'll still be standing here
Bbm Gb
And you coming back to me is against all odds
Ebm Absus4 | Absus4 | Ab | Ab |
It's the chance I've got to take
[Outro]
| Eb7sus4 | Ab | x2
Take a look at me
| Eb7sus4 | Ab | x2
Take a look at me
| Eb7sus4 | Dbsus2 Absus2/C | Gbadd2 Abadd2 |
Now
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Against All Odds (Take a Look at Me Now) Piano Tips
1. Take It Slow: It's counterintuitive, but the quickest way to get comfortable and sound great playing a song is to practice it very slowly at first. Steady rhythm and counting are crucial to sounding like a pro, so let yourself get used to feeling the beat at a slow, easy tempo. Once you can nail "Against All Odds (Take a Look at Me Now)" slowly, *gradually* speed it up. You'll sound much better than if you jumped in at full speed!
2. Use The Pedal Wisely: Utilize the sustain pedal to connect the chords smoothly, timing your lifts with the arrival of a new chord. For help with sustain pedal timing, check out this video.
3. Simplify if need be: "Against All Odds (Take a Look at Me Now)" still sounds great even if you simply hold out the chords and ignore most of the rhythm patterns and extra details in the tutorial video. Feel free to keep it simple, especially if you sing while playing. As you get comfortable, you can always add the fancy stuff later.
