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Take It Easy

Fats Waller

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

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
Dmaj7  Bm7  Em7  A7  (2x)

Verse
Dmaj7 Take ItBm7 Easy,Em7 Be AA7 Sport.
Dmaj7 Just RBm7ememberEm7 Life IsA7 Short.
Dmaj7 If You'veBm7 Got ToEm7 Take It,A7 Take It
Dmaj7Easy.  Bm7     Em7     A7​

Verse
Dmaj7 Never Bm7 HurryEm7 To AA7 Date.
Dmaj7 Eat YourBm7 Supper;Em7 Let 'EmA7 Wait.
Dmaj7 Don't GetBm7 IndiEm7-Gestion,A7 Take It
Dmaj7Easy.  G7    Dmaj7​

Bridge
Just Throw Your Am7ChestD7 Out
And Am7RestD7 Out OAm7f DooD7rs In Gmaj7The Sun.
F#m7Lay  OB7ff, You'll PF#m7ay  OfB7f
With D/F#Plen--FdimTy Of Em7 Fun.A7​

Verse
So Dmaj7Don't BeBm7 One ToEm7 Tear YourA7 Hair
Dmaj7 If YourBm7 Girl GivesEm7 You TheA7 Air.
Dmaj7 If SheBm7 Makes YouEm7 Take It,A7 Take It
Dmaj7Easy!  G7    Dmaj7​

(Solo Over 2 Verses)

Verse
Dmaj7  Bm7  Em7  A7
Dmaj7  Bm7  Em7  A7
Dmaj7  Bm7  Em7  A7
Dmaj7  Bm7  Em7  A7

Verse
Dmaj7  Bm7  Em7  A7
Dmaj7  Bm7  Em7  A7
Dmaj7  Bm7  Em7  A7
Dmaj7  G7  Dmaj7

Bridge
Just Throw Your Am7ChestD7 Out
And Am7RestD7 Out OAm7f DooD7rs In Gmaj7The Sun.
F#m7Lay  OB7ff, You'll PF#m7ay  OfB7f
With D/F#Plen--FdimTy Of Em7 Fun.A7​

Verse
So Dmaj7Don't BeBm7 One ToEm7 Tear YourA7 Hair
Dmaj7 If YourBm7 Girl GivesEm7 You TheA7 Air.
Dmaj7 If SheBm7 Makes YouEm7 Take It,A7 Take It
Dmaj7Easy!  G7    Dmaj7​

Outro
Dmaj7Take ItBm7!    Em7 Take It!A7 Take IDmaj7t Easy!G7    D7​

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

FAQ

What are the chords for Take It Easy?

The chords for Take It Easy are: Dmaj7, Bm7, Em7, A7, G7, Am7, D7, Gmaj7, F#m7, B7, D/F#, Fdim

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: Dmaj7, Bm7, Em7, A7, G7, Am7, D7, Gmaj7, F#m7, B7, D/F#, Fdim

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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