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Key: G major•
Verse 1
G
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Heard it from a friend who
C
C

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D
D

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Heard it from another,
G
G

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D

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you been messin' around
G
G

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They say you got a boyfriend
C
C

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You're out 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

But I know the neighborhood
C
C

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And talk is cheap when the story is good
D
D

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G
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And the tales grow taller on down the line

But I'm tellin' you, babe
C
C

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That I don't think it's true, babe
D
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G
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And even if it is, keep this in mind
Verse 2
Em
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You take it on the run, baby
C
C

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D
D

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If that's the way you want it, baby

Then I don't want
G
G

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D
D

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Em
Em

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you around
C
C

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I don't believe it

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
Verse 3
G
G

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You're thinkin' up your white lies
C
C

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You're puttin' on your bedroom eyes
D
D

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You say you're comin' home
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but you won't say when

But I can feel it comin'
C
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If you leave tonight, keep runnin'
D
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And you need never look back again
Verse 4
Em
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You take it on the run, baby
C
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D
D

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If that's the way you want it, baby

Then I don't want
G
G

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D

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Em
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you around
C
C

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I don't believe it

Not for a minute
Am
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D

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You're under the gun, so you take it on the run
Interlude 1
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Bm
Bm
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Bm
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Bm
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Em
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Bm
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2

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Em
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Verse 5
C
C

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Take it on the run, baby
D
D

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If that's the way you want it, baby

Then I don't want
G
G

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Em
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you around
C
C

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I don't believe it

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Am
Am

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You're under the gun,
D
D

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so you take it on the run
Em
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Take it on the run, baby
C
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D
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If that's the way you want it, baby

Then I don't want
G
G

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Em
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you around
C
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I don't believe it

Not for a minute
Am
Am

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You're under the gun,
D
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G
G

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so you take it on the run
Verse 6
C
C

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Heard it from a friend who
D
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Heard it from a friend who

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you been messin' around

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An acoustic guitar head with tuning pegs

Tuning:Standard Open Tuner
Chords

  • G

  • C

  • D

  • Em

  • Am

  • Bm

    2

Capo: 0

Transpose: 0

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Frequently asked questions

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

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

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.

The tempo of Take On The Run is approximately 78 beats per minute.

You can easily change the key of Take 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 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 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 On The Run by REO Speedwagon on this page for free. We provide high-quality, verified chords to help you start playing immediately.