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Take It Or Leave It

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[Intro]
 C- Dm  
[Verse]
CBaby you should know by now that I'm rigDmht…, for you.
CBut every time I step to you, you cDmhange… your tune.
CSweet wheel of death keeps us holding our breath.
DmI step to the right, you move to the left.
CAnd there's no one else.
                    Dm-   G  
I'd rather die to myself.
[Chorus]
COh why, won't yoFu make Dmup your Gmind?
EmI think DmI mEmust DmconCfess.
I'm starFting Dmto uGnwind.
EmI beDmen tEmrippDmin' EmoveDmr yoCu.
So Ftell me sDmomething Gnew.
EmTake Dmit oEmr lDmeave Emit….
[Interlude]
 C- Dm  
[Verse]
CMaybe I should pack my things and move oDmn?
CMaybe I'm foolin' myself and you're already Dmgone?
CWatching the flames wither and fade.
DmTrying to make sense of the look on your face.
CI'm down, on my knees.
Just prayin' that I can hold Dmon.G  
[Chorus]
COh why, won't yoFu make Dmup your Gmind?
EmI think DmI mEmust DmconCfess.
I'm starFting Dmto uGnwind.
EmI beDmen tEmrippDmin' EmoveDmr yoCu.
So Ftell me sDmomething Gnew.
EmTake Dmit oEmr lDmeave Emit….
[Solo]
 C- Dm  
[Bridge]
CBaby please.
Oh, baby pDmlease.
CStay with me or cut me fDmree.
It's killing Dmme.
[Chorus]
COh why, won't yoFu make Dmup your Gmind?
EmI think DmI mEmust DmconCfess.
I'm starFting Dmto uGnwind.
EmI beDmen tEmrippDmin' EmoveDmr yoCu.
So Ftell me sDmomething Gnew.
EmTake Dmit oEmr lDmeave Emit….
Em   Dm  Em Dm   Em
EmTake Dmit oEmr lDmeave Emit……….

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The story behind the song

Cage the Elephant is an American rock band known for their blend of classic rock, '90s alternative, blues, punk rock, and funk influences. This track appeared on the release "Forza Horizon 2." It plays like a straightforward challenge, a moment of decision.

AI-written from these sources:Cage the Elephant — Wikipedia ↗MusicBrainz ↗

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Take It Or Leave It

by Cage the Elephant

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[Intro]

C Dm

[Verse]

C Dm

Baby you should know by now that I'm right…, for you.

C Dm

But every time I step to you, you change… your tune.

Sweet wheel of death keeps us holding our breath.

I step to the right, you move to the left.

And there's no one else.

Dm G

I'd rather die to myself.

[Chorus]

C F Dm G

Oh why, won't you make up your mind?

Em Dm Em Dm C

I think I must confess.

F Dm G

I'm starting to unwind.

Em Dm Em Dm Em Dm C

I been trippin' over you.

F Dm G

So tell me something new.

Em Dm Em Dm Em

Take it or leave it….

[Interlude]

C Dm

[Verse]

C Dm

Maybe I should pack my things and move on?

C Dm

Maybe I'm foolin' myself and you're already gone?

Watching the flames wither and fade.

Trying to make sense of the look on your face.

I'm down, on my knees.

Dm G

Just prayin' that I can hold on.

[Chorus]

C F Dm G

Oh why, won't you make up your mind?

Em Dm Em Dm C

I think I must confess.

F Dm G

I'm starting to unwind.

Em Dm Em Dm Em Dm C

I been trippin' over you.

F Dm G

So tell me something new.

Em Dm Em Dm Em

Take it or leave it….

[Solo]

C Dm

[Bridge]

Baby please.

Oh, baby please.

C Dm

Stay with me or cut me free.

It's killing me.

[Chorus]

C F Dm G

Oh why, won't you make up your mind?

Em Dm Em Dm C

I think I must confess.

F Dm G

I'm starting to unwind.

Em Dm Em Dm Em Dm C

I been trippin' over you.

F Dm G

So tell me something new.

Em Dm Em Dm Em

Take it or leave it….

Em Dm Em Dm Em

Take it or leave it……….

About Take It Or Leave It Chords by Cage the Elephant

Learn how to play Take It Or Leave It by Cage the Elephant with free guitar chords, lyrics, and interactive chord diagrams. Search for “Take It Or Leave It chords”, “Take It Or Leave It guitar chords”, or “Cage the Elephant Take It Or Leave It chords” and you will find this page — transpose to any key, tap chords for diagrams, and use auto-scroll while you play. Perfect for beginners looking for easy Take It Or Leave It chords and for experienced players who want accurate Take It Or Leave It lyrics and chords in one place. Common chords in this song include C, Dm, G, F, Em.

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What key is "Take It Or Leave It" in?

The chords for "Take It Or Leave It" show the original chord names (including C, Dm, G, F, Em). Use transpose to move the song into any key that fits your voice or capo.