Take It Easy
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Take It Easy by Jackson Browne and Glenn Frey
Set 3Chords to play in the key of G for an authentic sound and easy
to sing to.
> G
:Well, I'm a runnin' down the road try'n' to loosen my load
> D C
:I got seven women on my mind;
> G D
:Four that wanna own me, two that wanna stone me,
> C G
:One says she's a friend of mine.
> Em C G
:Take it easy, take it easy,
> Am C Em
:Don't let the sound of your own wheels drive you crazy.
> C G C G
:Lighten up while you still can, don't even try to understand.
> Am C G
:Just find a place to make your stand and take it easy.
> G
:Now, I'm a standin' on a corner in Winston, Arizona
> D C
:With such a fine sight to see;
> G D
:It's a girl my Lord, in a flat-bed Ford
> C G
:Slowin' down to have a look at me.
> Em C G
:Come on, baby, don't say maybe.
> Am C Em
:I gotta know if your sweet love is gonna save me.
> C G C G
:We may lose and we may win, but we will never be here again.
> Am C G
:Oh, open up, I'm climbin' in to take it easy.
> G
:Well, I'm runnin' down the road try'n' to loosen my load,
> D C
:Got a world of trouble on my mind.
> G D
:I'm lookin' for a lover who won't blow my cover;
> C G
:She's just a little hard to find.
> Em C G
:Take it easy, take it easy,
> Am C Em
:Don't let the sound of your own wheels drive you crazy.
> C G C G
:Come on baby, don't say maybe.
> Am C G
:I gotta know if your sweet love is gonna save me.
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How to play Take It Easy
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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.