Glee Cast - Take Me or Leave Me Lyrics

Frequently Asked Questions

1. Who originally wrote 'Take Me or Leave Me'?

   'Take Me or Leave Me' was originally written by American composer Jonathan Larson for the musical Rent.

2. Which characters perform 'Take Me or Leave Me' in the musical Rent?

   In the original Broadway production of Rent, 'Take Me or Leave Me' is performed by the characters Maureen and Joanne. The roles were played by Idina Menzel and Fredi Walker, respectively.

3. Who performs 'Take Me or Leave Me' in the Glee version?

   In the TV series Glee, 'Take Me or Leave Me' is performed by the characters Rachel Berry, played by Lea Michele, and Mercedes Jones, played by Amber Riley.

4. When does 'Take Me or Leave Me' appear in Glee?

   The song 'Take Me or Leave Me' appears in the Glee episode titled 'Comeback.'

5. How is the Glee cast version of 'Take Me or Leave Me' received?

   Kevin Fallon of The Atlantic praised the Glee cast cover of 'Take Me or Leave Me,' calling it the highlight of the episode in which it appeared.

6. What is notable about Idina Menzel's performances of 'Take Me or Leave Me'?

   Idina Menzel has performed 'Take Me or Leave Me' in both the original Broadway production of Rent and its 2005 film adaptation. She has also performed the song at various concerts and events with randomly-chosen audience members.