Take It To Heart - Michael Mcdonald

Take It To Heart

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Intro: (Dsus G(9)/D) (4x)
 
verse 1:
 
Dsus G/D
I know that you're afraid to love
Dsus G/D
You've been hurt before
Em11 D C D
Love broke your heart so you closed the door
 
Dsus G/D
Now here I am outside your world
Dsus G/D
Wishin' you'd let me in
 
Em11 D
Give me half a chance to prove you wrong
Em D
Baby, all your tears have come and gone
Am D
Talkin' 'bout a brand new start
 
Chorus:
 
G D
Take it to heart, baby, believe it
C D
This love is so strong that it won't let you go
Em G
Baby, hold on, you'll see
Am D
Just how good it's gonna be
 
G D
It's gonna be here long as you need it
C D
Never take your world and tear it apart
Em C
Take it to heart, baby
 
Bm C
 
verse 2:
 
Dsus G/D
You're gonna have to trust someone
Dsus G/D
It's a shame if you don't
Em11 D C D
Because it ain't no life living all alone
 
Em D
Let me show you how to love again
Em D
There's no broken heart that love won't mend
Am D
Talkin' 'bout a brand new start
 
Chorus:
 
G D
Take it to heart, baby, believe it
C D
This love is so strong that it won't let you go
Em G
Baby, hold on, you'll see
Am D
Just how good it's gonna be
 
G D
It's gonna be here long as you need it
C D
Never take your world and tear it apart
Em
Take it to heart,
 
D F C
I just want to be the one that'll be there by your side
Bb Am
So take this love of mine,
 
G D
Take it to heart, baby, believe it
C D
This love is so strong that it won't let you go
Em G
Baby, hold on, you'll see
Am D
Just how good it's, just how good is it's gonna be
G D
Gonna be here long as you need it
C D
Never take your world and tear it apart
Em D
Take it to heart, baby, believe it
 
Am D
This love is so strong, love is so strong, baby
 
Em D Bm C
(Love is a second chance to find all that we lost)
Em D Bm C
Love's always worth a try no matter what the cost)
Em D Bm C
I know you don't believe your tears have come and gone)
Em D Bm C
Give me but half a chance and I will prove you wrong)
 
(Em D Bm C) x4

How to play Take It To Heart

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What is the starting chord?

The first identified chord is Dsus. 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.

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