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Take It Easy

Fats Waller

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

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
Gmaj7  Em7  Am7  D7  (2x)

Verse
Gmaj7 Take ItEm7 Easy,Am7 Be AD7 Sport.
Gmaj7 Just REm7ememberAm7 Life IsD7 Short.
Gmaj7 If You'veEm7 Got ToAm7 Take It,D7 Take It
Gmaj7Easy.  Em7     Am7     D7​

Verse
Gmaj7 Never Em7 HurryAm7 To AD7 Date.
Gmaj7 Eat YourEm7 Supper;Am7 Let 'EmD7 Wait.
Gmaj7 Don't GetEm7 IndiAm7-Gestion,D7 Take It
Gmaj7Easy.  C7    Gmaj7​

Bridge
Just Throw Your Dm7ChestG7 Out
And Dm7RestG7 Out ODm7f DooG7rs In Cmaj7The Sun.
Bm7Lay  E7Off, You'll Bm7Pay  E7Off
With G/BPlen-A#dim-Ty Of Am7 Fun.D7​

Verse
So Gmaj7Don't BeEm7 One ToAm7 Tear YourD7 Hair
Gmaj7 If YourEm7 Girl GivesAm7 You TheD7 Air.
Gmaj7 If SheEm7 Makes YouAm7 Take It,D7 Take It
Gmaj7Easy!  C7    Gmaj7​

(Solo Over 2 Verses)

Verse
Gmaj7  Em7  Am7  D7
Gmaj7  Em7  Am7  D7
Gmaj7  Em7  Am7  D7
Gmaj7  Em7  Am7  D7

Verse
Gmaj7  Em7  Am7  D7
Gmaj7  Em7  Am7  D7
Gmaj7  Em7  Am7  D7
Gmaj7  C7  Gmaj7

Bridge
Just Throw Your Dm7ChestG7 Out
And Dm7RestG7 Out ODm7f DooG7rs In Cmaj7The Sun.
Bm7Lay  E7Off, You'll Bm7Pay  E7Off
With G/BPlen-A#dim-Ty Of Am7 Fun.D7​

Verse
So Gmaj7Don't BeEm7 One ToAm7 Tear YourD7 Hair
Gmaj7 If YourEm7 Girl GivesAm7 You TheD7 Air.
Gmaj7 If SheEm7 Makes YouAm7 Take It,D7 Take It
Gmaj7Easy!  C7    Gmaj7​

Outro
Gmaj7Take ItEm7!    Am7 Take It!D7 Take IGmaj7t Easy!C7    G7​

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

FAQ

What are the chords for Take It Easy?

The chords for Take It Easy are: Gmaj7, Em7, Am7, D7, C7, Dm7, G7, Cmaj7, Bm7, E7, G/B, A#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: Gmaj7, Em7, Am7, D7, C7, Dm7, G7, Cmaj7, Bm7, E7, G/B, A#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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