Take A Vacation
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B F# Ab
I need to take a Vacation!
G A Ab
If this is settling down
G
Then why are you here?
B F# Ab
I want a big celebration
G Ab
the night we get back in town
C# A
and I hope you're all there
C# F# Ab
We'll leave the waves at the ocean
C# F# B
And keep them all in a picture
C# F# Ab
We'll leave the cold where we came from
C# A F#
Our loneliness will keep us warm
C# A C# A F#
We're going, going, going, very far
B F# Ab
I need to take a Vacation!
G A Ab
If this is settling down
G
Then why are you here?
B F# Ab
I want a big celebration
G Ab
the night we get back in town
C# A
and I hope you're all there
C# F# Ab
We'll leave the past out to pasture
C# F# B
And take the days as they come
C# F# Ab
We'll leave the sand in a suitcase
C# A F#
So we don't forget the fun
C# A C# A F#
We're going, going, going, very far (2x)
B F# Ab
I need to take a Vacation!
G A Ab
If this is settling down
G
Then why are you here?
B F# Ab
I want a big celebration
G Ab
the night we get back in town
C# A
and I hope you're all there (3x)
How to play Take A Vacation
Use the controls above to change the key and text size. Follow the highlighted chords while listening, then practice each section slowly before playing at the original tempo.
What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is B. 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.