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Take The A Train

Billy Strayhorn

Basic Guitar Chords & Lyrics for Take The A Train by Billy Strayhorn

Level: Advanced Decade: 1940s Genre: Jazz / Blues Theme: Life / Motivation Mood: Happy / Upbeat View Lyrics Youtube 
A1
YoC6u    C6   Must Take The "A" TraD7in         D7​
ToDm7      G7  Go To Sugar Hill Way Up In Harlem     C6          Dm7    G7​

A2
IfC6     C6        You Miss The A TrD7ain     D7​
YoDm7u'll   G7    Find You Missed The Quickest Way To Harlem             C6           Dm7    G7​

B
HuFrry, Get OFn, Now It's Coming     F          F​
LiD7sten TD7o Those Rails A-Humming  Dm7            G7   G7​

A3
AlC6l Aboard,    C6   Get On The A Train D7        D7​
SoDm7on You Will BG7e On Sugar Hill In Harlem       C6           Dm7    G7​

Instruments A1
  C6   C6   D7   D7
  Dm7   G7   C6   Dm7 G7

Instruments B
  F   F   F   F
  D7   D7   Dm7   G7 G7
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FAQ

What are the chords for Take The A Train?

The chords for Take The A Train are: C6, D7, Dm7, G7, F

What is the original key of Take The A Train?

The original key is C6.

What is the difficulty of playing Take The A Train?

The difficulty level is Advanced.

Can I play Take The A Train in another key?

Yes. You can transpose the song to any key using the transpose feature.

Can Take The A Train be played on an acoustic guitar?

Yes. The chords work for both acoustic and electric guitar.

Can I play Take The A Train on ukulele?

Chord Take The A Train can be played on guitar or ukulele using their respective chord shapes.

How many chords are used in Take The A Train?

Take The A Train uses 5 chords: C6, D7, Dm7, G7, F

What is the easiest way to play Take The A Train?

You can use the transpose feature to change the key to one that better matches your vocal range or uses easier chord shapes.

What decade was Take The A Train released in?

Take The A Train was released in the 1940s. See more 1940s songs here

Are there easier chord versions for Take The A Train?

Yes. Tap the Simplify button to switch Take The A Train to beginner-friendly chords - it drops advanced extensions like maj7, m7, and 9ths without changing the song's key or progression.

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