Take Me Away
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Verse 1
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D Dmaj7 D7
Just when it falls apart, and when it's time to start
G
Do you sit down here for another day?
Verse 2
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D Dmaj7 D7
And when it's time to be, all the things that we
G
been wishing away for another day
Pre-chorus
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A7 D (quickly):D Dsus2 D Dsus4 D Dsus2 D]
Me and my soul, we know where we're going
A7 Em
We're going where the grass is free and the air is clean and the
G
good times are growing
[Refrão]D E G Asus4 A Asus2 A D
Take me away, just for today, 'cos I'm sad here on my own,
E G Asus4 A Asus2 A D
I'd like to be, under the sea, but I'd prob-bly need a phone
NOTE: chorus could also simply be played D E G A D E G A D
Musical Interlude
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D Dsus4 D Dmaj7 Dsus2 Dmaj7 D7 D7sus4 D7 G
Pre-chorus
Chorus
Add-on to end of chorus:
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D E G A Asus2 A D
I could be you if I wanted to, but I've never got the time
E G A C D
You could be me and pretty soon you will be, but you're gonna need a lie
C D
Need a lie
C D
Need a lie
C
Need a lie
(quickly): D Dsus4 D Dsus2 D E G
(quickly): A Asus4 A Asus2 A
D Dsus4 D Dsus2 D E G A Asus4 A Asus2 A
How to play Take Me Away
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is D. 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.