Take It on the Run by REO Speedwagon
Key: G · 152 BPM · 4/4
Take It on the Run by REO Speedwagon is written in G major. Its chords cycle through the I-IV-V progression — classic resolving progression (1-4-5): G-C-D. At 152 BPM, it moves at a brisk, upbeat pace.
The progression
This song follows the I-IV-V progression (Classic resolving progression (1-4-5)) in G major. Chords are automatically detected — if something looks off, let us know.
Play it in other keys
| Capo | Shape key | Chords to play |
|---|---|---|
| No capo | G | G-C-D |
| Capo 3 | E | E-A-B |
| Capo 5 | D | D-G-A |
| Capo 7 | C | C-F-G |
Chord chart
- 0:00 G
- 0:03 C
- 0:06 D
- 0:10 G
- 0:12 D
- 0:13 G
- 0:16 C
- 0:19 D
- 0:22 G
- 0:29 C
- 0:32 D
- 0:35 G
- 0:41 C
- 0:44 D
- 0:47 G
- 0:49 D
- 0:50 Em
- 0:53 C
- 0:57 D
- 1:00 G
- 1:02 D
- 1:03 Em
- 1:06 C
- 1:09 Am
- 1:12 D
- 1:15 G
- 1:18 C
- 1:21 D
- 1:24 G
- 1:31 C
- 1:34 D
- 1:37 G
- 1:39 D
- 1:40 Em
- 1:43 C
- 1:46 D
- 1:49 G
- 1:51 D
- 1:52 Em
- 1:55 C
- 1:58 Am
- 2:01 D
- 2:04 Em
- 2:07 C
- 2:11 Am
- 2:12 C
- 2:14 Bm7
- 2:15 D
- 2:17 Em
- 2:20 C
- 2:23 Am
- 2:24 C
- 2:26 Bm
- 2:27 D
- 2:29 Em
- 2:32 C
- 2:35 Am
- 2:36 C
- 2:39 D
- 2:41 Em
- 2:44 C
- 2:47 Am
- 2:49 C
- 2:52 D
- 2:53 Em
- 2:56 C
- 2:59 D
- 3:02 G
- 3:05 Em
- 3:09 C
- 3:12 Am
- 3:15 D
- 3:18 Em
- 3:21 C
- 3:24 D
- 3:27 G
- 3:29 D
- 3:30 Em
- 3:33 C
- 3:36 Am
- 3:39 D
- 3:42 G
- 3:45 C
- 3:49 D
- 3:51 C
- 3:52 G
Frequently asked questions
What key is Take It on the Run in?
Take It on the Run is in G major.
What chords does Take It on the Run use?
The core of Take It on the Run cycles through G, C, D (3 chords).
What is the tempo of Take It on the Run?
Take It on the Run runs at 152 BPM in 4/4 time.
What chord progression does Take It on the Run use?
Take It on the Run follows the I-IV-V progression. It's a classic resolving progression (1-4-5).
What capo should I use for Take It on the Run?
No capo needed — G major already sits in standard open-chord shapes.