G D C Em Am
First Tab So “take It Easy” On Me
[Intro]
G D G C G D G
[Verse]
G
Well I’m Running Down The Road Trying To Loosen My Load
D C
Seven Women On My Mind
G
Four They Wanna Hold Me
D
Two They Wanna Stone Me
C G
One Said She’s A Friend Of Mine
Em C G
Take It Easy Take It Easy
Am C Em
Don’t Let The Sound Of Your Own Wheels Drive You Crazy
C G C G
loosen up while You Still Can Don’t Even Try To Understand
Am C G
Just Find A Place To Make Your Stand And Take It Easy
G D C G D C G
[Verse]
G
Well I’m Standing On A Corner In Winslow Arizona
D C
Such A Fine Sight To See
G D C G
It’s A Girl My Lord And A Flat Bed Ford Slowing Down To Take A Look At Me
Em C G
Come On Baby Don’t Say Maybe
Am C Em
I Gotta Know If Your Sweet Love Is Gonna Save Me
C G C G
We May Lose And We May Win Though We Will Never Be Here Again
Am C G
So Open Up I’m Climbing In Take It Easy
G D C G D C G
[Verse]
G
Well I’m Running Down The Road Trying To Loosen My Load
D C
Got A World Of Trouble On My Mind
G D
Looking For A Lover That Won’t Blow My Cover
C G
She’s So Hard To Find
Em C
Take It Easy Take It Easy
G Am C Em
Don’t Let The Sound Of Your Own Wheels Drive You Crazy
C G C G
Come On Baby Don’t Say Maybe
Am C Em
I Gotta Know If Your Sweet Love Is Gonna Save Me
G D C G D C G
G D C
We Gotta Take It Easy
G D C
We Gotta Take It Easy
G Em C G
So Take It Easy Take It Easy
Am C Em
Don’t Let The Sound Of Your Own Wheels Drive You Crazy
How to play "Take It Easy" by Bryan Zach on guitar.
This song is a classic example of a rock song with a country twist, perfect for beginners
due to its straightforward chord progression and rhythmic strumming pattern. The song
utilizes the chords G, D, C, Em, and Am, making it accessible for players just starting out.
First, let's break down the chord progression and strumming pattern for the intro and verses.
[Intro]
The intro sets the tone with a simple progression that repeats G, D, and C chords.
G D G C G D G
Strumming for the intro and verses can be a simple down-up pattern, focusing on keeping
the rhythm steady.
[Verse Chord Progression]
The verses follow a similar pattern, emphasizing storytelling through the lyrics. Here's
how to align the chords with the lyrics for the first verse:
G
Well I’m running down the road trying to loosen my load
D C
Seven women on my mind
Continue with the same chord progression for the verses, making sure to strum gently to
complement the vocals.
[Chorus]
The chorus introduces an Em chord, adding a slight change in mood. Pay attention to
the transition between chords to maintain the flow of the song.
Em C G
Take it easy, take it easy
Am C Em
Don’t let the sound of your own wheels drive you crazy
Again, use a down-up strumming pattern, adjusting the dynamics to match the emotional
intensity of the lyrics.
[Ending]
The song ends on a G chord, providing a satisfying resolution.
G D C
We gotta take it easy
Remember, the key to mastering this song is to keep the strumming pattern consistent and
to transition smoothly between chords.
Lyrics Meaning:
The lyrics of "Take It Easy" reflect a message of taking life's challenges in stride and not
letting stress overwhelm you. It encourages the listener to relax and not overthink things,
highlighting the importance of enjoying the moment. The song uses vivid imagery, like
"standing on a corner in Winslow, Arizona," to paint a picture of taking life as it comes,
reminding us all to take it easy once in a while.