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Reo Speedwagon
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1980•Rock•2.1K views•
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Key: G major•
Verse 1
G
G

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Cadd9
Cadd9

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D
D

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Cadd9
Cadd9

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G
G

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Dsus4
Dsus4

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D
D

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you been messin' around
G
G

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They say you got a boy friend
Cadd9
Cadd9

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You're up late every weekend
D
D

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They're talkin' about you
G
G

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and it's bringin' me down
G
G

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But I know the neighborhood
Cadd9
Cadd9

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And talk is cheap when the story is good
D
D

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G
G

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And the tales grow taller on down the line
G
G

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But I'm telling you, babe
Cadd9
Cadd9

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That I don't think it's true, babe
D
D

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G
G

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D/F#
D/F#

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And even if it is keep this in mind
Chorus 1
Em
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You take it on the run baby
C
C

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If that's the way you want it baby
D
D

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G
G

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D/F#
D/F#

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Then I don't want you around
Em
Em

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I don't believe it,
C
C

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not for a minute
Am
Am

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You're under the gun
D
D

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Dsus4
Dsus4

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so you take it on the run
Verse 2
G
G

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You're thinking up your white lies
Cadd9
Cadd9

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You're putting on your bedroom eyes
D
D

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You say you're coming home
G
G

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but you won't say when
G
G

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But I can feel it coming
Cadd9
Cadd9

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If you leave tonight keep running
D
D

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And you need never look
G
G

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D/F#
D/F#

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back again
Chorus 2
Em
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You take it on the run baby
C
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If that's the way you want it baby
D
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G
G

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D/F#
D/F#

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Then I don't want you around
Em
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I don't believe it,
C
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not for a minute
Am
Am

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You're under the gun
D
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Dsus4
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D

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so you take it on the run
Interlude 1
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Am
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Bm
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2

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Em
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C
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Am
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Bm
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D

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Solo 1
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Bm
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2

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Em
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Bm
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Chorus 3
Em
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Take it on the run baby
C
C

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If that's the way you want it baby
D
D

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G
G

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D/F#
D/F#

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Then I don't want you around
Em
Em

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I don't believe it,
C
C

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not for a minute
Am
Am

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You're under the gun
D
D

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so you take it on the run
Chorus 4
Em
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Take it on the run baby
C
C

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If that's the way you want it baby
D
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G
G

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D/F#
D/F#

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Then I don't want you around
Em
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I don't believe it,
C
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not for a minute
Am
Am

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You're under the gun
D
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Dsus4
Dsus4

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so you take it on the run
Outro 1
G
G

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Cadd9
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you been messin' around

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An acoustic guitar head with tuning pegs

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Chords

  • G

  • Cadd9

  • D

  • Dsus4

  • D/F#

  • Em

  • C

  • Am

  • Bm

    2

Capo: No capo

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Frequently asked questions

The original key of Take It On The Run by REO Speedwagon is G major.

The primary chords used in Take It On The Run are G, C, D, Em, Am, Dsus4.

No capo is required for this song.

Yes, this version uses open chords like G, C, D, Em, making it a great song for beginner guitarists.

If the simplified chords are too easy, you can visit the original chords page for a more advanced arrangement.

The tempo of Take It On The Run is approximately 79 beats per minute.

You can easily change the key of Take It On The Run using our Transpose button located in the toolbar. This will automatically update all chord diagrams on the page to match your new key.

Yes! Click the Print icon to generate a clean, one-page version of the chords and lyrics for Take It On The Run. This is perfect for practicing offline or adding to a physical songbook.

Yes, we have integrated a Mini-Tuner directly on this page. Use it to quickly check your string pitch (Standard Tuning: E A D G B E) before you start playing along with REO Speedwagon.

Absolutely. Click the Save or Heart icon to add Take It On The Run to your account. You can access all your saved songs under My Library at any time.

You can view the full chord sheet and lyrics for Take It On The Run by REO Speedwagon on this page for free. We provide high-quality, verified chords to help you start playing immediately.