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[Intro]
D C G D
[Verse]
I think that I Gwill just take a Dmemory,
A small one Athat I know   C   Greal Dwell, then go.
What I'll take is all Gthe happy thoughts I Dcan recall,
But I know there Awon't be much   C   Gthat I can Dbear to touch.
So I'll just Gtake what my mind can Dstand.
'Cause there's Anot a lot that Gyou can hold
[Chorus]
DIn trCemGblDing hands.
Just these last few Ghopeful things that we left Dlay.
AThen DquiCckGly Dleave before any more get in my way.
[Instrumental]
D  G  D  A  C G D    G  D  A  C G D
[Chorus]
So I'll just Gtake what my mind can Dstand.
'Cause there's Anot a lot that Gyou can hold
DIn trCemGblDing hands.
Just these last few Ghopeful things that we left Dlay.
AThen DquiCckGly DlCeaGve Dbefore any more get in my way.

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Ill Just Take These

by Dwight Yoakam

Lyrics & chords · Original key

Chords in this song · guitar

[Intro]

D C G D

[Verse]

G D

I think that I will just take a memory,

A C G D

A small one that I know real well, then go.

G D

What I'll take is all the happy thoughts I can recall,

A C G D

But I know there won't be much that I can bear to touch.

G D

So I'll just take what my mind can stand.

A G

'Cause there's not a lot that you can hold

[Chorus]

D C G D

In trembling hands.

G D

Just these last few hopeful things that we left lay.

A D C G D

Then quickly leave before any more get in my way.

[Instrumental]

D G D A C G D G D A C G D

[Chorus]

G D

So I'll just take what my mind can stand.

A G

'Cause there's not a lot that you can hold

D C G D

In trembling hands.

G D

Just these last few hopeful things that we left lay.

A D C G D C G D

Then quickly leave before any more get in my way.

About Ill Just Take These Chords by Dwight Yoakam

Learn how to play Ill Just Take These by Dwight Yoakam with free guitar chords, lyrics, and interactive chord diagrams. Search for “Ill Just Take These chords”, “Ill Just Take These guitar chords”, or “Dwight Yoakam Ill Just Take These 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 Ill Just Take These chords and for experienced players who want accurate Ill Just Take These lyrics and chords in one place. Common chords in this song include D, C, G, A.

FAQ — Ill Just Take These by Dwight Yoakam

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Is "Ill Just Take These" easy to play on guitar?

Many players learn "Ill Just Take These" by Dwight Yoakam with our free chords. Use transpose and chord diagrams to simplify tricky shapes, and browse related songs by Dwight Yoakam below.

What key is "Ill Just Take These" in?

The chords for "Ill Just Take These" show the original chord names (including D, C, G, A). Use transpose to move the song into any key that fits your voice or capo.