Story Behind The Song
While working at a grocery store in high school, one of my managers was really giving me a hard time about something small. She was really going to town and I just kept thinking, "take it easy." I was kind of humming and singing the chorus to myself the
Song Description
A simple song about taking things in stride.
| Song Length |
3:33 |
Genre |
Folk - Alternative, World - Reggae/Caribbean |
| Lead Vocal |
Male Vocal |
Mood |
Cheerful, Serene |
| Subject |
Peace, Life |
Language |
English |
| Era |
2000 and later |
| |
Lyrics
Chorus:
Take, take it easy
Take, take, take it slow
Take, take it easy
Gather up your problems, oh, and let them go
So, so many people
do nothin' but complicate their minds.
But all, all of these people
Just sit right back and you will find
Chorus
Watch all your problems, and out the door they'll go
Some days, things don't work out the way you'd like.
So you worry, worry, worry both day and night.
I know somethin' you can do; I'll tell you if you'd like.
All you got to do is rest your head, darlin'. Things'll be alright.