Take Me Down
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by: Kelly Willis
C G
I don't believe a word you're saying
F
And I know the game you're playing
G
So it's only just for now
C
That I will let you take me down
C G
You always manage to be low
F
So I don't have a chance to go
G
And it's just temporary now
Ab
That I will let you take me down
C Am
Pick me up on your way down
C7 Dm
Don't your feet ever touch the ground
Am
You know they never make a sound
Ab C
And if I should ever turn out right
Dm
Say my prayers most every night
G
Now wouldn't that just be a sight
C G
Now I aware I should know better
F
But I don't when we're together
G
I'll forgive myself somehow
C
And I will let you take me down
G
I can't hold on to myself
F
And hold on to somebody else
G
So if I hold on to you now
Ab
Then I will let you take me down
C Am
Pick me up on your way down
C7 Dm
Don't your feet ever touch the ground
Am
You know they never make a sound
Ab C
And if I should ever turn out right
Dm
Say my prayers most every night
G F Am F Am F Am G
Now wouldn't that just be a sight
SOLO
Ab C Am
Pick me up on your way down
C7 Dm
Don't your feet ever touch the ground
Am
You know they never make a sound
Ab C
And if I should ever turn out right
Dm
Say my prayers most every night
G
Now wouldn't that just be a sight
F Am F Am F Am G C F C F C
How to play Take Me Down
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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.