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Take It Easy

Fats Waller

Guitar Chords & Lyrics for Take It Easy by Fats Waller in the key of A

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
Amaj7  F#m7  Bm7  E7  (2x)

Verse
Amaj7 Take ItF#m7 Easy, Bm7Be A E7Sport.
Amaj7 Just RF#m7emember Bm7Life Is E7Short.
Amaj7 If You'veF#m7 Got To Bm7Take It, E7Take It
Amaj7Easy.  F#m7      Bm7     E7​

Verse
Amaj7 Never F#m7 Hurry Bm7To A E7Date.
Amaj7 Eat YourF#m7 Supper; Bm7Let 'Em E7Wait.
Amaj7 Don't GetF#m7 Indi-Bm7Gestion, E7Take It
Amaj7Easy.  D7    Amaj7​

Bridge
Just Throw Your Em7ChestA7 Out
And Em7RestA7 Out OEm7f DooA7rs In Dmaj7The Sun.
C#m7Lay  OF#7ff, You'll PaC#m7y  OffF#7​
With A/C#Plen--CdimTy Of Bm7 Fun.E7​

Verse
So Amaj7Don't BeF#m7 One To Bm7Tear Your E7Hair
Amaj7 If YourF#m7 Girl Gives Bm7You The E7Air.
Amaj7 If SheF#m7 Makes You Bm7Take It, E7Take It
Amaj7Easy!  D7    Amaj7​

(Solo Over 2 Verses)

Verse
Amaj7  F#m7  Bm7  E7
Amaj7  F#m7  Bm7  E7
Amaj7  F#m7  Bm7  E7
Amaj7  F#m7  Bm7  E7

Verse
Amaj7  F#m7  Bm7  E7
Amaj7  F#m7  Bm7  E7
Amaj7  F#m7  Bm7  E7
Amaj7  D7  Amaj7

Bridge
Just Throw Your Em7ChestA7 Out
And Em7RestA7 Out OEm7f DooA7rs In Dmaj7The Sun.
C#m7Lay  OF#7ff, You'll PaC#m7y  OffF#7​
With A/C#Plen--CdimTy Of Bm7 Fun.E7​

Verse
So Amaj7Don't BeF#m7 One To Bm7Tear Your E7Hair
Amaj7 If YourF#m7 Girl Gives Bm7You The E7Air.
Amaj7 If SheF#m7 Makes You Bm7Take It, E7Take It
Amaj7Easy!  D7    Amaj7​

Outro
Amaj7Take ItF#m7!     Bm7Take It! E7Take ItAmaj7 Easy! D7    A7​

(Yes, Very Easy, Yes, Yes)
Also available in: Ebmaj7 (Original) C D E G

FAQ

What are the chords for Take It Easy?

The chords for Take It Easy are: Amaj7, F#m7, Bm7, E7, D7, Em7, A7, Dmaj7, C#m7, F#7, A/C#, Cdim

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: Amaj7, F#m7, Bm7, E7, D7, Em7, A7, Dmaj7, C#m7, F#7, A/C#, Cdim

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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