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Take The A Train

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

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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