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Take It Easy

Fats Waller

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

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
Cmaj7  Am7  Dm7  G7  (2x)

Verse
Cmaj7 Take ItAm7 Easy,Dm7 Be AG7 Sport.
Cmaj7 Just RAm7ememberDm7 Life IsG7 Short.
Cmaj7 If You'veAm7 Got ToDm7 Take It,G7 Take It
Cmaj7Easy.  Am7     Dm7     G7​

Verse
Cmaj7 Never Am7 HurryDm7 To AG7 Date.
Cmaj7 Eat YourAm7 Supper;Dm7 Let 'EmG7 Wait.
Cmaj7 Don't GetAm7 IndiDm7-Gestion,G7 Take It
Cmaj7Easy.  F7    Cmaj7​

Bridge
Just Throw Your Gm7ChestC7 Out
And Gm7RestC7 Out OGm7f DooC7rs In Fmaj7The Sun.
Em7Lay  A7Off, You'll Em7Pay  A7Off
With C/EPlen-D#dim-Ty Of Dm7 Fun.G7​

Verse
So Cmaj7Don't BeAm7 One ToDm7 Tear YourG7 Hair
Cmaj7 If YourAm7 Girl GivesDm7 You TheG7 Air.
Cmaj7 If SheAm7 Makes YouDm7 Take It,G7 Take It
Cmaj7Easy!  F7    Cmaj7​

(Solo Over 2 Verses)

Verse
Cmaj7  Am7  Dm7  G7
Cmaj7  Am7  Dm7  G7
Cmaj7  Am7  Dm7  G7
Cmaj7  Am7  Dm7  G7

Verse
Cmaj7  Am7  Dm7  G7
Cmaj7  Am7  Dm7  G7
Cmaj7  Am7  Dm7  G7
Cmaj7  F7  Cmaj7

Bridge
Just Throw Your Gm7ChestC7 Out
And Gm7RestC7 Out OGm7f DooC7rs In Fmaj7The Sun.
Em7Lay  A7Off, You'll Em7Pay  A7Off
With C/EPlen-D#dim-Ty Of Dm7 Fun.G7​

Verse
So Cmaj7Don't BeAm7 One ToDm7 Tear YourG7 Hair
Cmaj7 If YourAm7 Girl GivesDm7 You TheG7 Air.
Cmaj7 If SheAm7 Makes YouDm7 Take It,G7 Take It
Cmaj7Easy!  F7    Cmaj7​

Outro
Cmaj7Take ItAm7!    Dm7 Take It!G7 Take ICmaj7t Easy!F7    C7​

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

FAQ

What are the chords for Take It Easy?

The chords for Take It Easy are: Cmaj7, Am7, Dm7, G7, F7, Gm7, C7, Fmaj7, Em7, A7, C/E, D#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: Cmaj7, Am7, Dm7, G7, F7, Gm7, C7, Fmaj7, Em7, A7, C/E, D#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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