Why Don't You Take It
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Intro: D G D G
D G D
My my my heart is breaking
D7 G
You got to make you mind up take or leave it
C
Don't play games with me
G E
Like a child plays with his toys.
G C/B Am G
Why why don't you take your toys
D
If you wanna take it you can't go on
G D
Foolin around with other boys
Em A
If you cannot bother them
Em
You better leave it
A D7
Then be free
I say take it or leave it.
G
Why why
D
Don't you take it?
D7
You gotta make up your mind girl
G
Take or leave it
C
You cannot love them all
G E
Any small girl will agree
G D7 C/B Am G
Why don't you just make love to me
D
If you wanna take it you can't go on
G
Foolin around with other boys
Em A
If you cannot bother them
Em A
You better leave it
D7
Then be free
I say take it or leave it.
G
Why why
D
Don't you take it?
( Lemme day it one more time )
D7
You gotta make up your mind girl
G
Take or leave it
( I'm beggin ya on my knees )
C
You cannot love them all
G E
Any small girl will agree
G C/B Am G
Why don't you just make love to me
How to play Why Don't You Take It
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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.