Turn Me Loose chords by Loverboy (Official Version)

GuitarPianoUkulele

Gsus2
F
Gm7
F#dim
Em
A
G
Fm7
Eaug

Intro 1
Gsus2 
Gsus2 
Gsus2 
Gsus2 
Gsus2 
Gsus2 
Gsus2 
Gsus2 
Gsus2 
Gsus2 
Gsus2 
Gsus2 
F 
F 
Gsus2 
Gsus2 
Gm7 
Gm7 
Gm7 
Gm7 
F 
F 
Gm7 
Gm7 
Gm7 
Gm7 
Gm7 
Gm7 
F 
F 
Gm7 
Gm7 

Verse 1
Gm7 
I was born  to run
I was born to dream
The craziest boy you ever seen
F 
I gotta do it my way
Gm7 
Or no way at all

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Verse 2

Gm7

And I was here to please

I'm even on my knees

Makin' love to whoever I please

I gotta do it my way

Gm7

Or no way at all

Verse 3
Gm7 
And then you came  around
Tried to tie me down
I was such a clown
F 
You had to have it your way
Gm7 
Or no way at all

Bridge 1

Gm7

Well I've had all I can take

I can't take it no more

I'm gonna pack my bags and fly, baby

Gm7

Or no way at all

Chorus 1
Gm7 
So why don't you turn  me loose?
Turn me loose
Turn me loose
F 
I gotta do it my way
F#dim 
Gm7 
Or no       way at all
Gm7 
Why don't you turn  me loose?
Turn me loose
Turn me loose
F 
I gotta do it my way
F#dim 
Gm7 
I        want to fly

Solo 1

Fm7

Eaug

Verse 4
Gm7 
I'm here  to please
I'm even on my knees
Makin' love to whoever I please
F 
I gotta do it my way
Gm7 
I gotta do it my    way

Bridge 2
Gm7 
And when you came  around
You tried to tie me down
I was such a clown
F 
You had to have it your way
Gm7 
Well I'm sayin' no way

Chorus 2
Gm7 
So why don't you turn  me loose?
Turn me loose
Turn me loose
F 
I gotta do it my way
F#dim 
Gm7 
Or no       way at all
Gm7 
Why don't you turn  me loose?
Turn me loose
Turn me loose
F 
I gotta do it my way
F#dim 
Gm7 
I        want to fly

Solo 2
(Ooh yeah)
Gm7 
Gm7 
Gm7 
Gm7 
F 
F 
Gm7 
Gm7 
Gm7 
Gm7 
Gm7 
Gm7 
F 
F 
Gm7 
Gm7 

Chorus 3
Gm7 
So why don't you turn  me loose?
Turn me loose
Turn me loose
F 
I gotta do it my way
F#dim 
Gm7 
Or no       way at all
Gm7 
Why don't you turn  me loose?
Turn me loose
Turn me loose
F 
I gotta do it my way
F#dim 
Gm7 
I gotta    do it my    way

Chorus 4
Gm7 
Why don't you turn  me loose?
Turn me loose
Turn me loose
F 
I gotta do it my way
F#dim 
Gm7 
I        want to fly
Gm7 
Turn  me loose?
Turn me loose
Turn me loose
F#dim 
Turn me loose
F 
Turn me loose
F#dim 
Turn me loose
Gm7 
Turn  me loose

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GuitarPianoUkulele

Gsus2
F
Gm7
F#dim
Em
A
G
Fm7
Eaug

Tuning: E A D G B EDifficulty: AdvancedKey: G minorBPM: 118

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Finger positions, low to high (E A D G B e). 0 is open, x is muted.

Gsus2: 3-x-0-2-3-3
F: x-3-3-2-1-x
Gm7: 3-5-3-3-3-3
F#dim: x-x-4-5-x-5
Em: 0-2-2-0-0-0
A: x-0-2-2-2-0
G: 3-2-0-0-0-3
Fm7: 1-3-1-1-1-1
Eaug: x-7-6-5-5-x

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This is the definitive original version of Turn Me Loose by Loverboy, transcribed exactly as it was recorded in the studio. Unlike our simplified arrangement, this chart preserves the precise chord voicings and progressions in the original key of G minor. It is designed for experienced players looking to reproduce the full sonic intent and artistic expression of Loverboy.