Chordyes

Escape

Rubert Holmes

Guitar Chords & Lyrics for Escape by Rubert Holmes in the key of G

Level: Beginner Decade: 1970s Genre: Pop Theme: Romance Mood: Happy / Upbeat View Lyrics Youtube 
Instruments
  G A   D F#m   G A   D

Verse 1
I Was Tired Of My Lady We'dG Been Together Too Long                            D​
Like A Worn Out Recording Of GA Favorite Song                    D​
So While She Lay There Sleepin' I ReaGd The Paper In Bed                         D​
And In The Personal Columns ThereG Was This Letter I Read                             D​

Hook 1
If You Like Piña Coladas And GGettin' Caught In The Rain                       D​
If You're Not Into Yoga If GYou Have Half A Brain                D​
If You Like Makin' Love At Midnight In GThe Dunes On The Cape               D​
Then I'm The Love That You've Looked For Write GTo Me And Escape                           D​

Verse
I Didn't Think About My Lady I Know ThGat Sounds Kinda Mean                 D​
But Me And My Old Lady Had FaGllen Into The Same Old Dull Routine    D​
So I Wrote To The Paper TookG Out A Personal Ad                        D​
And Though I'm Nobody's Poet I Thought IGt Wasn't Half Bad                             D​

Hook 2
Yes, I Like Piña Coladas AndG Gettin' Caught In The Rain                        D​
I'm Not Much Into Health FooGd I Am Into Champagne                      D​
I've Got To Meet You By Tomorrow NoGon And Cut Through All This Red Tape                                   D​
At A Bar Called O'malley's WGhere We'll Plan Our Escape              D​

Verse 3
So I Waited With High HopeGs And She Walked In The Place                          D​
I Knew Her Smile In An Instant I KneGw The Curve Of Her Face                      D​
It Was My Own Lovely Lady And She GSaid, "Oh, It's You"                           D​
Then We Laughed For A Moment And I SaGid, "I Never Knew"              D​

Verse 4
"That You Like Piña Coladas And GGettin' Caught In The Rain                          D​
And The Feel Of The Ocean And TGhe Taste Of Champagne                         D​
If You Like Making Love At Midnight In ThGe Dunes On The Cape                         D​
You're The Lady I've Looked FGor Come With Me And Escape"                      D​
Also available in: F (Original) C D E A

FAQ

What are the chords for Escape?

The chords for Escape are: G, A, D, F#m

What is the original key of Escape?

The original key is F.

What is the difficulty of playing Escape?

The difficulty level is Beginner.

Can I play Escape in another key?

Yes. You can transpose the song to any key using the transpose feature.

Can Escape be played on an acoustic guitar?

Yes. The chords work for both acoustic and electric guitar.

Can I play Escape on ukulele?

Chord Escape can be played on guitar or ukulele using their respective chord shapes.

How many chords are used in Escape?

Escape uses 4 chords: G, A, D, F#m

What is the easiest way to play Escape?

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 Escape released in?

Escape was released in the 1970s. See more 1970s songs here

Are there easier chord versions for Escape?

Yes. Tap the Simplify button to switch Escape 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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