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Key
G
Difficulty
Beginner
Capo
None
Chords
G · C · D · Em · Am
Take It Easy Chords – Guitar
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Key
G
Difficulty
Beginner
Tuning
G-C-E-A
Chords
G · C · D · Em · Am
Take It Easy Chords – Ukulele
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Key
G
Difficulty
Beginner
Left Hand
Root notes
Chords
G · C · D · Em · Am
Take It Easy Chords – Piano
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Key
G
Difficulty
Beginner
Tuning
gDGBD (Open G)
Chords
G · C · D · Em · Am
Take It Easy Chords – Banjo
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Key
G
Difficulty
Beginner
Tuning
G-D-A-E
Chords
G · C · D · Em · Am
Take It Easy Chords – Mandolin
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Key
G
Difficulty
Beginner
Harp Key
C Diatonic
Chords
G · C · D · Em · Am
Take It Easy Chords – Harmonica
The Eagles’ debut single and an essential campfire song. A feel-good country rock classic.
Country Rock (4/4 Time)
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Chords & Structure
Full Song
Verse 1
G – G
D – C
G – D
C – G
Chorus
Em – C
G – C – G
Am – C – G
Am – C
G – C – G
How to Play
Step-by-Step Guide
1
Learn the chords
This song uses 5 chords in the key of G: G C D Em Am. Get each shape clean on its own first.
2
Practice the changes
Switch slowly between the two hardest chords in a loop until the move feels automatic — no strumming yet.
3
Add the strumming
Bring in a simple down-strum once the changes are smooth, then build up to the song’s rhythm.
4
Play along
Play with the original track to lock in the timing and feel.
Tip: Loop the two hardest chord changes slowly before adding any strumming — clean, in-time changes matter more than speed.
Frequently Asked Questions
What chords do you need to play "Take It Easy"?
You need 5 beginner-friendly chords: G, C, D, Em and Am.
Is "Take It Easy" easy to play on guitar?
It is rated beginner and uses only 5 chords in the key of G, making it a good choice for players at that level.
What key is "Take It Easy" in?
It is in the key of G.
Who wrote "Take It Easy"?
It was written by Jackson Browne, Glenn Frey, and released in 1972.