Take Me Out
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Intro: E A C# B
verse 1
E A C#m B
I keep my head down, won't speak unless I'm spoken to now
E A C#m B
I've learned my lesson, they twist and turn your words into a sound you didn't pronounce
F#m A
Next time you see me, I won't let my hair down
C#m B
So you can climb up and pull me out, pull me out, oh
F#m A
I'm lurking in the shadows, biding my time
C#m
What you gonna do, what you gonna do?
B
To try and take me
[Refrão]
C#m B
Out,
E
You are the liar, I am the fire
C#m B
Out,
E
How you gonna take me
C#m B
Out,
E
You are the liar, I am the fire
C#m B E
Out
verse 2
E A C#m B
I put these walls up, questioning the motives of my friends
E A C#m Bm
They can't be trusted, I'm finding I'm the only one I have
F#m A
Next time you see me, I won't stop to say hello
C#m B
Cause I know what you want and I know what I'm in for, yes
F#m A
I'm lurking in the shadows, biding my time
C#m
What you gonna do, what you gonna do?
B
What you gonna do to take me
[Refrão]
C#m B
Out,
E
You are the liar, I am the fire
C#m B
Out,
E
How you gonna take me
C#m B
Out,
E
You are the liar, I am the fire
C#m B E
Out
Bridge
E A C#m
I see you whispering, what are you saying?
B
What are you playing at?
E A
King of the castle, made out of cardboard
C#m
I'll be the big bad wolf,
N.C.
I'm gonna take you out
[Refrão]
C#m B
Out,
E
You are the liar, I am the fire
C#m B
Out,
E
How you gonna take me
C#m B
Out,
E
You are the liar, I am the fire
C#m B
Out,
E
How you gonna take me
C#m B
Out,
E
You are the liar, I am the fire
C#m B
Out,
E
How you gonna take me
C#m B
Out,
E
You are the liar, I am the fire
C#m B
Out,
N.C.
How you gonna take me
How to play Take Me Out
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is E. 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.