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Key
G
Difficulty
Beginner
Capo
None
Chords
G · C · D · Em
Take It on the Run Chords – Guitar
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Key
G
Difficulty
Beginner
Tuning
G-C-E-A
Chords
G · C · D · Em
Take It on the Run Chords – Ukulele
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Key
G
Difficulty
Beginner
Left Hand
Root notes
Chords
G · C · D · Em
Take It on the Run Chords – Piano
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Key
G
Difficulty
Beginner
Tuning
gDGBD (Open G)
Chords
G · C · D · Em
Take It on the Run Chords – Banjo
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Key
G
Difficulty
Beginner
Tuning
G-D-A-E
Chords
G · C · D · Em
Take It on the Run Chords – Mandolin
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Key
G
Difficulty
Beginner
Harp Key
C Diatonic
Chords
G · C · D · Em
Take It on the Run Chords – Harmonica
REO Speedwagon’s classic rock hit about hearing rumors and confronting a lover. Beginner difficulty in the key of G.
Driving Rock (4/4 Time)
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Tip: Use a capo on the 3rd fret to match the original recording’s key of Bb, but these chords are shown for open position in G.
Chords & Structure
Full Song
Verse 1
G
C
G – D
G
C
G – D
Chorus
C – G (×2)
C – G – D
C – G
C – G – D
Verse 2
G
C
G – D
G
C
G – D
Chorus
C – G (×2)
C – G – D
C – G
C – G – D
Bridge
Em
C
G
D
Em
C
G
D
Verse 3
G
C
G – D
G
C
G – D
Chorus
C – G (×2)
C – G – D
C – G
C – G – D
Outro
Em
C
G
D
Em
C
G
D
Em
C
G
D
Em
C
G
D
Practice tip: The verse uses a simple G-C-G-D progression; get comfortable with that pattern before adding the chorus’s C-G changes.
Frequently Asked Questions
What chords do you need to play "Take It on the Run"?
You need 4 beginner-friendly chords: G, C, D and Em.
Is "Take It on the Run" easy to play on guitar?
It is rated beginner and uses only 4 chords in the key of G, making it a good choice for players at that level.
What key is "Take It on the Run" in?
It is in the key of G.
Who wrote "Take It on the Run"?
It was written by Gary Richrath, and released in 1980.