Take It Easy
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[(INTRO)]X2
G C D
G
G
Well I'm a runnin' down the road try'n to loosen my load
D C
I've 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 D
Don't let the sound of your own wheels drive you crazy
C G
Lighten up while you still can
C G
Don't even try to understand
Am C G
Just find a place to make your stand, and take it easy
G
Well, I'm a standin' on a corner in Winslow, Arizona
D C
Such a fine sight to see
G D
It's a girl my lord in a flat-bed Ford
C G
Slowin' down to take a look at me
Em C G
Come on, baby, don't say maybe
Am C Em D
I gotta know if your sweet love is gonna save me
C G C G
We may lose and we may win, though we may never be here again
Am C G
So open up I'm climbin' in, so take it easy
Solo (play verse chords)
G D C
G D C G
Em D C G
Am C Em D
G
Well, I'm a runnin' down the road tryin' to loosen my load
D C
Got a world of trouble on my mind
G D C G
Lookin' for a lover who won't blow my cover, she's so hard to find
Em C G
Take it easy, take it easy
Am C Em D
Don't let the sound of your own wheels make you crazy
C G C G
Come on baby, don't say maybe
Am C G C
I gotta know of your sweet love is gonna save me
(outro)
C
ooh ooh ooh , ooh ooh ooh
G
ooh ooh ooh , ooh ooh ooh
C
ooh ooh ooh , ooh ooh ooh
G
ooh ooh ooh , ooh ooh ooh
C
ooh ooh ooh , ooh ooh ooh
G G C
oh we got it e__e____asy
G G C
we oughta take it e__e____asy
(ending)
Em
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.