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Take It or Leave It

Cage The Elephant

03:28

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How to play Take It or Leave It on guitar

Take It or Leave It by Cage The Elephant uses 5 chords: Dm, C, Am, G, F. It's a relatively easy song — great for guitarists at any level.

DifficultyEasy
Duration03:28
Chords5
(funky music)Dm(camera shutter clicks) (funky music) (car engine revs)C(funky music)Am Am(car engine revs)Dm(funky music) (car engine revs) Baby,C(singer sings) you should know by now that I'mDmright for you. ButCevery time I stepCto you, youDmchange your tune. Sweet wheel of deathAmkeeps us holdingAmour breath.DmI step to the right, you move to the left.CAnd there'sDmno one elseCI'd rather die toDmmyself.G(singer sings) Oh,Cwhy won'tFyou makeDmup your
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What chords are in Take It or Leave It by Cage The Elephant?

Take It or Leave It by Cage The Elephant uses 5 chords: Dm, C, Am, G, F. These chords cover the full arrangement of the song.

Do I need a capo to play Take It or Leave It by Cage The Elephant?

A capo on fret 5 is the most popular way to play Take It or Leave It. It converts the chord shapes into more beginner-friendly open positions — with the capo on fret 5, you'd play Am, G, Em, D, C, which is the easiest way to play the song. You can also play it without a capo using the original chord shapes. To play the full arrangement with a capo or customize it to your preferences, download the Strum app.

Is Take It or Leave It hard to play on guitar?

Take It or Leave It is a relatively easy song to play on guitar. With 5 chords (Dm, C, Am, G, F), even beginners can get a handle on it with consistent practice. Focus on smooth chord transitions and keeping a steady strumming rhythm.

Can a beginner play Take It or Leave It on guitar?

Yes — Take It or Leave It is a great beginner guitar song. It only uses 5 chords, keeping the arrangement accessible while you're still building technique. Practice each chord shape on its own before working on transitions between them.

How long is Take It or Leave It by Cage The Elephant?

Take It or Leave It by Cage The Elephant is 03:28 long. The full guitar chord arrangement covers the complete song — verses, chorus, and any bridge or outro sections.

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