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Take It Easy

Fats Waller

Basic Guitar Chords & Lyrics for Take It Easy by Fats Waller

Level: Advanced Decade: 1930s Genre: Jazz / Blues Theme: Life / Motivation Mood: Happy / Upbeat View Lyrics Youtube 
Take It Easy
Fats Waller; Music Jimmy Mchugh; Lyrics Dorothy Fields

Intro
Ebmaj7  Cm7  Fm7  Bb7  (2x)

Verse
Ebmaj7 Take It Cm7Easy, Fm7Be A Bb7Sport.
Ebmaj7 Just ReCm7member Fm7Life Is Bb7Short.
Ebmaj7 If You've Cm7Got To Fm7Take It, Bb7Take It
Ebmaj7Easy.   Cm7     Fm7     Bb7​

Verse
Ebmaj7 Never  Cm7Hurry Fm7To A Bb7Date.
Ebmaj7 Eat Your Cm7Supper; Fm7Let 'Em Bb7Wait.
Ebmaj7 Don't Get Cm7Indi-Fm7Gestion, Bb7Take It
Ebmaj7Easy.   Ab7     Ebmaj7​

Bridge
Just Throw Your Bbm7Chest Eb7Out
And Bbm7Rest Eb7Out Of Bbm7Doors Eb7In The Abmaj7Sun.
Gm7Lay  C7Off, You'll Gm7Pay  C7Off
With Eb/GPlen--F#dimTy Of  Fm7Fun. Bb7​

Verse
So Ebmaj7Don't Be Cm7One To Fm7Tear Your Bb7Hair
Ebmaj7 If Your Cm7Girl Gives Fm7You The Bb7Air.
Ebmaj7 If She Cm7Makes You Fm7Take It, Bb7Take It
Ebmaj7Easy!   Ab7     Ebmaj7​

(Solo Over 2 Verses)

Verse
Ebmaj7  Cm7  Fm7  Bb7
Ebmaj7  Cm7  Fm7  Bb7
Ebmaj7  Cm7  Fm7  Bb7
Ebmaj7  Cm7  Fm7  Bb7

Verse
Ebmaj7  Cm7  Fm7  Bb7
Ebmaj7  Cm7  Fm7  Bb7
Ebmaj7  Cm7  Fm7  Bb7
Ebmaj7  Ab7  Ebmaj7

Bridge
Just Throw Your Bbm7Chest Eb7Out
And Bbm7Rest Eb7Out Of Bbm7Doors Eb7In The Abmaj7Sun.
Gm7Lay  C7Off, You'll Gm7Pay  C7Off
With Eb/GPlen--F#dimTy Of  Fm7Fun. Bb7​

Verse
So Ebmaj7Don't Be Cm7One To Fm7Tear Your Bb7Hair
Ebmaj7 If Your Cm7Girl Gives Fm7You The Bb7Air.
Ebmaj7 If She Cm7Makes You Fm7Take It, Bb7Take It
Ebmaj7Easy!   Ab7     Ebmaj7​

Outro
Ebmaj7Take It!Cm7     Fm7Take It! Bb7Take It Ebmaj7Easy!   Ab7     Eb7​

(Yes, Very Easy, Yes, Yes)
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FAQ

What are the chords for Take It Easy?

The chords for Take It Easy are: Ebmaj7, Cm7, Fm7, Bb7, Ab7, Bbm7, Eb7, Abmaj7, Gm7, C7, Eb/G, F#dim

What is the original key of Take It Easy?

The original key is Ebmaj7.

What is the difficulty of playing Take It Easy?

The difficulty level is Advanced.

Can I play Take It Easy in another key?

Yes. You can transpose the song to any key using the transpose feature.

Can Take It Easy be played on an acoustic guitar?

Yes. The chords work for both acoustic and electric guitar.

Can I play Take It Easy on ukulele?

Chord Take It Easy can be played on guitar or ukulele using their respective chord shapes.

How many chords are used in Take It Easy?

Take It Easy uses 12 chords: Ebmaj7, Cm7, Fm7, Bb7, Ab7, Bbm7, Eb7, Abmaj7, Gm7, C7, Eb/G, F#dim

What is the easiest way to play Take It Easy?

You can use the transpose feature to change the key to one that better matches your vocal range or uses easier chord shapes.

What decade was Take It Easy released in?

Take It Easy was released in the 1930s. See more 1930s songs here

Are there easier chord versions for Take It Easy?

Yes. Tap the Simplify button to switch Take It Easy to beginner-friendly chords - it drops advanced extensions like maj7, m7, and 9ths without changing the song's key or progression.

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