Take Five
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Bbm Ebm
won't you stop and take
Bbm Ebm
A little time out with me
Bbm Ebm
Just take five
Bbm Ebm
Just take five
Bbm Ebm
Stop your busy day
Bbm Ebm
And take the time out to see
Bbm Ebm Bbm Ebm
if i'm alive
Bbm Bm
Though i'm going out of my way
Abm7 Bbm7
Just so i can pass by each day
Ebm7 Abm7
Not a single word do we say
Db7 Gbmaj7
It's a pantomime and not a play
Gbmaj7 Bm
Still i know our eyes often meet
Abm7 Bbm7
I feel tingles down to my feet
Ebm7 Abm7
When you smile that's much too discreet
Db7 F7
Sends me on my way
Bb7 Ebm
Wouldn't it be better
Bbm Ebm
Not to be so polite
Bbm Ebm Bbm Ebm
You could of- fer a light
Bbm Ebm
Start a little conversation now
Bbm Ebm Bbm Ebm
It's alright just take five
Bbm Ebm
Just take five
How to play Take Five
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is Bbm. 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.