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 — Karaoke: Lyrics & Chords to Sing & Play Along

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Free karaoke for "Take It Easy" by Eagles: lyrics on screen with the chords above each line and a bouncing ball that lands on every word in time. Sing along, or play along on guitar or piano from the chord chart. Change the key to fit your voice, slow the tempo down. 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”

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 there a karaoke version of "Take It Easy" with lyrics?
Yes — this is a free karaoke slide for "Take It Easy" by Eagles. The lyrics appear on screen a line at a time and each word lights up exactly when it's sung, with a bouncing ball leading you word to word. A backing plays underneath so you can just sing.
Does it show chords so I can play along on guitar or piano?
It does — a chord symbol sits on a thin row just above the lyric it changes on, so the same screen doubles as a lyrics-and-chords chart. Guitarists can strum the changes and pianists can comp while singing; the chords are colour-coded and move with the live transpose if you change key.
Can I change the key of "Take It Easy" to match my voice or capo?
Yes. The original is in G, but the live transpose control shifts the whole song up or down semitones until the melody sits in your range (or maps to an easier guitar shape / capo position) — the on-screen chords and the backing move with it.
Can I slow "Take It Easy" down to learn the words and chords?
Yes — the tempo control lets you take it as slow as you need while the lyrics still light up in time and the ball keeps you on the beat. Speed it back up once you can sing and play it through.