About The Song

“Take It Easy” is the debut single by the American rock band Eagles, released on May 1, 1972. It was written by Jackson Browne and Eagles band member Glenn Frey, who also provides lead vocals. The song reached number 12 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart and helped launch the Eagles’ career.

The song’s lyrics tell the story of a man who is trying to relax and take things easy. He is running down the road, trying to escape his problems. He has seven women on his mind, four of whom want to own him and two of whom want to stone him. Despite his troubles, he is determined to enjoy life and take it easy.

“Take It Easy” is a classic rock song that has been covered by many artists, including Linda Ronstadt, Jimmy Buffett, and Neil Diamond. It is a popular choice for weddings, graduations, and other special occasions.

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Lyrics

Well, I’m a-running down the road
Tryin’ to loosen my load
I’ve got seven women on my mind
Four that wanna own me
Two that wanna stone me
One says she’s a friend of mine

Take it easy, take it easy
Don’t let the sound of your own wheels drive you crazy
Lighten up while you still can
Don’t even try to understand
Just find a place to make your stand
And take it easy

Well, I’m a-standing on a corner
In Winslow, Arizona
Such a fine sight to see
It’s a girl, my Lord
In a flat-bed Ford
Slowin’ down to take a look at me

Come on, baby
Don’t say “Maybe”
I gotta know
If your sweet love
Is gonna save me
We may lose and we may win
Though we will never be here again
So open up, I’m climbin’ in
So take it easy

Well, I’m running down the road
Trying to loosen my load
Got a world of trouble on my mind
Lookin’ for a lover
Who won’t blow my cover
She’s so hard to find

Take it easy, take it easy
Don’t let the sound of your own wheels make you crazy
Come on, baby
Don’t say “Maybe”
I gotta know
If your sweet love
Is gonna save me

Oh we got it easy
We oughta take it easy