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Take It Or Leave It

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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.
C
Sweet wheel of death keeps us holding our breath.
Dm
I step to the right, you move to the left.
C
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?
C
Watching the flames wither and fade.
Dm
Trying to make sense of the look on your face.
C
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]
C
Baby please.
          Dm
Oh, baby please.
C                       Dm
Stay with me or cut me free.
             Dm
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
Em   Dm  Em Dm   Em
Take it or leave it……….

Take It Or Leave It chords and lyrics

Free chords for Take It Or Leave It by Cage the Elephant. Scroll the interactive sheet above or read the chord names inline below.

[Intro]
C - Dm
[Verse]
[Chorus]
[Interlude]
C - Dm
[Verse]
[Chorus]
[Solo]
C - Dm
[Bridge]
[Chorus]
Em   Dm  Em Dm   Em

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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How do I play "Take It Or Leave It" by Cage the Elephant on guitar?

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Can I transpose "Take It Or Leave It" to a different key?

Yes. Use the transpose buttons on the song page to shift "Take It Or Leave It" up or down by half-steps so it matches your vocal range or capo position.

Can I see chord diagrams for "Take It Or Leave It"?

Yes. Tap any chord in "Take It Or Leave It" to instantly see an interactive guitar chord diagram with alternate fingerings.

Is "Take It Or Leave It" easy to play on guitar?

Many players learn "Take It Or Leave It" by Cage the Elephant with our free chords. Use transpose and chord diagrams to simplify tricky shapes, and browse related songs by Cage the Elephant below.

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.