Take It Easy

by Eagles
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Lyrics

Well, I’m a (G)run nin’ down the road try’n’ to loos en my load, I’ve got sev en wom en on (D)my (C)mind,

four that wan na own me, who two that wan na stone me, one says she’s a friend of mine.

Take it eas

y,

take it eas

(G)y,

don’t let the (Am)sound of your own (C)wheels

drive you cra zy.

Light en up while you still can,

don’t e ven (C)try to un der stand,

just find a (Am)place to make your stand

and take it eas

y.

Well, I’m a (G)stand in’ on a cor ner in Wins low, Ar i zo na; it’s such a fine (D)sight to see.

It’s a girl, my Lord, in a flat bed Ford slow in’ (C)down to take a look at me.

Come on, ba by,

don’t say may be,

I got ta (Am)know if your sweet love

is gon na save

me.

We may lose

and we may (G)win,

but we will (C)nev er be here a gain,

so o pen (Am)up, I’m climb in’ in.

so take it eas

y.

Well, I’m a

Come on, (C)ba by,

don’t say (C)may

(G)be, I got ta (Am)know if your sweet love

is gon na (G)save

me.

Oh, we got it (G)eas

(C)y,

we ought a take it (G)eas

(C)y.

Take It Easy — Visual Piano Sheet Music

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"Take It Easy" in visual bar notation — see every note as a colored bar on the staff. Easier to read than traditional sheet music. Scrolls automatically as you play. Key of G, 100 BPM.

Tip: Use the speed control to practice at 70% tempo first. Focus on tricky chord transitions before attempting the full arrangement.

About “Take It Easy

Why does "Take It Easy" show as colored bars instead of notation?
Bar Notation replaces traditional noteheads with colored horizontal bars on a simplified staff — each bar's vertical position is the pitch and its length is the duration. Much easier to read than classic sheet music while still showing the full arrangement of "Take It Easy".
What key is "Take It Easy" by Eagles played in?
Take It Easy is arranged in the key of G on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
What's the tempo (BPM) of "Take It Easy"?
The arrangement plays at 100 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "Take It Easy" easy to play on piano?
This is a medium-difficulty arrangement. Most players can learn it within a few practice sessions using the speed control.
Can I download sheet music for "Take It Easy"?
Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "Take It Easy"?
"Take It Easy" was originally performed by Eagles. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
What chords are used in "Take It Easy"?
This arrangement uses 7 chords: Am, Am7, C, D, Em, G, G9.
What other songs by Eagles can I play here?
Try "HEARTACHE TONIGHT", "NEW KID IN TOWN", "SAD CAFE". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
Is this real sheet music for "Take It Easy"?
It's a simplified visual notation using colored bars instead of traditional notes. Each bar's vertical position shows the pitch and its length shows duration — much easier to read for beginners while still showing the complete arrangement of "Take It Easy".
Can I see all the notes in "Take It Easy"?
Yes! The Bar Sheet shows every note in the arrangement as a colored bar. The sheet scrolls automatically during playback, or you can scroll manually to study any section. The song is in the key of G at 100 BPM.

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