Take It Easy
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C G
WELL, I'M RUNNING DOWN THE ROAD TRYING TO LOOSEN MY LOAD
D C
I'VE GOT SEVEN WOMEN ON MY MIND
G D
FOUR THAT WANT TO OWN ME TWO THAT WANT TO STONE ME
C G
ONE SAYS SHE'S A FRIEND OF MINE.
G C Em Em7 C G
TAKE IT EA- SY, TAKE IT EA - SY,
Am C Em
DON'T LET THE SOUND OF YOUR WHEELS DRIVE YOU CRAZY.
C G C G
LIGHTIN' 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
WELL I'M STANDING ON A CORNER IN WINSLOW, ARIZONA.
D C
IT'S SUCH A FINE SIGHT TO SEE.
G D
IT'S A GIRL MY LORD IN A FLAT BED FORD
C G
SLOWING DOWN TO TAKE A LOOK AT ME.
Em (Em7) C G
COME ON, BA - BY DON'T SAY MAYBE
Am C Em
I'VE GOT TO KNOW IF YOUR SWEET LOVE'S GONNA SAVE ME
C G C G
WE MAY LOSE AND WE MAY WIN BUT WE WILL NEVER BE HERE AGAIN
Am C G
SO OPEN UP I'M CLIMBING IN SO TAKE IT EASY
G
WELL, I'M RUNNING DOWN THE ROAD TRYING TO LOOSEN MY LOAD
D C
GOT A WORLD OF TROUBLE ON MY MIND.
G D
LOOKIN' FOR A LOVER WHO WON'T BLOW MY COVER
C G
SHE'S SO HARD TO FIND.
Em Em7 C G
TAKE IT EA- SY TAKE IT EA - SY
Am C Em
DON'T LET THE SOUND OF YOUR OWN WHEELS MAKE YOU CRAZY.
Em Em7 C G Am C
COME ON BA-BY DON'T SAY MAYBE I'VE GOTTA KNOW IF YOUR SWEET LOVE IS
G C C G G C C C G F C C G F C CCC Em
GONNA SAVE ME.OH OH OH OH OH OH WE GOT IT EA- EA -SY. WE OUGHTA TAKE IT EA - EA -SY
How to play Take It Easy
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 C. 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.