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Take It Easy

Fats Waller

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

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
Emaj7  C#m7  F#m7  B7  (2x)

Verse
Emaj7 Take ItC#m7 Easy, F#m7Be A SB7port.
Emaj7 Just RC#m7emember F#m7Life Is SB7hort.
Emaj7 If You'veC#m7 Got To F#m7Take It, TB7ake It
Emaj7Easy.  C#m7      F#m7      B7​

Verse
Emaj7 Never C#m7 Hurry F#m7To A DB7ate.
Emaj7 Eat YourC#m7 Supper; F#m7Let 'Em WB7ait.
Emaj7 Don't GetC#m7 Indi-F#m7Gestion, TB7ake It
Emaj7Easy.  A7    Emaj7​

Bridge
Just Throw Your Bm7ChestE7 Out
And Bm7RestE7 Out OBm7f DooE7rs In Amaj7The Sun.
G#m7Lay  OC#7ff, You'll PaG#m7y  OffC#7​
With E/G#Plen--GdimTy Of F#m7 Fun. B7​

Verse
So Emaj7Don't BeC#m7 One To F#m7Tear Your HB7air
Emaj7 If YourC#m7 Girl Gives F#m7You The AB7ir.
Emaj7 If SheC#m7 Makes You F#m7Take It, TB7ake It
Emaj7Easy!  A7    Emaj7​

(Solo Over 2 Verses)

Verse
Emaj7  C#m7  F#m7  B7
Emaj7  C#m7  F#m7  B7
Emaj7  C#m7  F#m7  B7
Emaj7  C#m7  F#m7  B7

Verse
Emaj7  C#m7  F#m7  B7
Emaj7  C#m7  F#m7  B7
Emaj7  C#m7  F#m7  B7
Emaj7  A7  Emaj7

Bridge
Just Throw Your Bm7ChestE7 Out
And Bm7RestE7 Out OBm7f DooE7rs In Amaj7The Sun.
G#m7Lay  OC#7ff, You'll PaG#m7y  OffC#7​
With E/G#Plen--GdimTy Of F#m7 Fun. B7​

Verse
So Emaj7Don't BeC#m7 One To F#m7Tear Your HB7air
Emaj7 If YourC#m7 Girl Gives F#m7You The AB7ir.
Emaj7 If SheC#m7 Makes You F#m7Take It, TB7ake It
Emaj7Easy!  A7    Emaj7​

Outro
Emaj7Take ItC#m7!     F#m7Take It! TB7ake It Emaj7Easy!  A7    E7​

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

FAQ

What are the chords for Take It Easy?

The chords for Take It Easy are: Emaj7, C#m7, F#m7, B7, A7, Bm7, E7, Amaj7, G#m7, C#7, E/G#, Gdim

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: Emaj7, C#m7, F#m7, B7, A7, Bm7, E7, Amaj7, G#m7, C#7, E/G#, Gdim

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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