Take Me Away
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[Verse 1]
D
Over, under, sideways down
D
Paperback or leather bound
Em D
Oh I, I don't know which is me
D
Sucker punch me down I go
D
Count of 10 is oh so slow
Em D
And I, I stumble to my knees
[Pre-Chorus]
Am G
There are some so rich with love
D
Their beauty astounds
Am
Why they still come last
G D
Is an answer not to be found
Em F#m G A
So I implore you...
[Chorus]
Em A
To take me away,
Em A
take me away
G D
To take me away
[Verse 2]
D
Evidence is hard to find
D
Speak in tongues or driving blind
Em D
'Cause I, I really cannot see
D
As a consequence of time
D
I am old but not so wise
Em D
'Cause I, I flatter to deceive
[Pre-Chorus]
Am G
There are some so rich with love
D
Their beauty astounds
Am
Why they still come last
G D
Is an answer not to be found
Em F#m G A
So I implore you...
[Chorus]
Em A
To take me away
Em A
(Take me away) take me away
G D
(Take me away) To take me away
[Interlude]
F#m N.C. B7
Oh bo bo bo-bo-bo-bo
Em N.C. C
Oh bo-bo-bo bo bo bo
G Em D
Ooh ooh
[Pre-Chorus]
Am G
There are some so rich with love
D
Their beauty astounds
Am
Why they still come last
G D
Is an answer not to be found
Em F#m G A
So I implore you...
[Chorus]
Em A
To take me away
Em A
(Take me away) take me away
G D
(Take me away) To take me away
[Outro]
C D
Ayyyyyyyyy
G Em D
Ooh ooh
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.