Let's Get Away From It All
View chords used in this chart
G Am7 G/B Am7 G G7
Let's take a boat to Bermuda
C D7 Am7 G
Let's take a plane to Saint Paul
C Am7 Bm5-/7 E7
Let's take a kayak to Quincy or Nyck
C D7 G D7
Let's get away from it all
G Am7 G/B Am7 G G7
Let's take a trip in a trailer
C D7 Am7 G
No need to come back at all
C Am7 Bm5-/7 E7
Let's take a powder to Boston for chowder
C Cdim G
Let's get away from it all
Bridge
C Cdim G E7
We'll travel 'round from town to town
Am7 D7 Am7 G
We'll visit ev'ry state
D7 B7 Em Em7
And I'll repeat, "I love you, sweet"
C Cdim Am7 D7
In all the forty eight
G Am7 G/B Am7 G G7
Let's go again to Niag'ra
C B7 Em B5+ Em7 Em6
This time we'll visit the Falls.
C Am7 Bm5-/7 E7
Let's leave our hut, Dear, get out of our rut, Dear
C Cdim D7 G
Let's get away from it all
How to play Let's Get Away From It All
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is G. You can transpose without leaving the page.
Can I play it on guitar or keyboard?
Yes. The chord progression works on acoustic guitar, electric guitar and keyboard. Adapt the voicings to your instrument and level.