Take it on the Run
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G
Heard it from a friend who
C7
Heard it from a friend who
D G
Heard it from another you been messin' around
G
They say you got a boy friend
C7
You're out late every weekend
D G
They're talkin' about you and it's bringin' me down
G
But I know the neighborhood
C7
And talk is cheap when the story is good
D G
And the tales grow taller on down the line
G
But I'm telling you, babe
C7
That I don't think it's true, babe
D G
And even if it is keep this in mind
[Refrão]
Em
You take it on the run baby
C
If that's the way you want it baby
D G
Then I don't want you around
Em
I don't believe it
C
Not for a minute
A9 D
You're under the gun so you take it on the run
{verse }
G
You're thinking up your white lies
C7
You're putting on your bedroom eyes
D G
You say you're coming home but you won't say when
G
But I can feel it coming
C7
If you leave tonight keep running
D G
And you need never look back again
[Refrão]
Em
You take it on the run baby
C
If that's the way you want it baby
D G
Then I don't want you around
Em
I don't believe it
C
Not for a minute
A9 D
You're under the gun so you take it on the run
{instrumental x 3}
Em
You take it on the run baby
C
If that's the way you want it baby
D G
Then I don't want you around
Em
I don't believe it
C
Not for a minute
A9 D
You're under the gun so you take it on the run
Em
You take it on the run baby
C
If that's the way you want it baby
D G
Then I don't want you around
Em
I don't believe it
C
Not for a minute
A9 D
You're under the gun so you take it on the run
G
Heard it from a friend who
C7
Heard it from a friend who
D G
Heard it from another you been messin' around
How to play Take it on the Run
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 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.