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Take The A Train

Billy Strayhorn

Guitar Chords & Lyrics for Take The A Train by Billy Strayhorn in the key of A

Level: Advanced Decade: 1940s Genre: Jazz / Blues Theme: Life / Motivation Mood: Happy / Upbeat View Lyrics Youtube 
A1
YoA6u    A6   Must Take The "A" TraB7(#11)in           B7(#11)​
ToBm7      E7  Go To Sugar Hill Way Up In Harlem     A6          Bm7    E7​

A2
IfA6     A6        You Miss The A TrB7(#11)ain       B7(#11)​
YoBm7u'll   E7    Find You Missed The Quickest Way To Harlem             A6           Bm7    E7​

B
HuDrry, Get ODn, Now It's Coming     D          D​
LiB7sten TB7o Those Rails A-Humming  Bm7            E7   E7(b9)​

A3
AlA6l Aboard,    A6   Get On The A Train B7(#11)          B7(#11)​
SoBm7on You Will BE7e On Sugar Hill In Harlem       A6           Bm7    E7​

Instruments A1
  A6   A6   B7(#11)   B7(#11)
  Bm7   E7   A6   Bm7 E7

Instruments B
  D   D   D   D
  B7   B7   Bm7   E7 E7(b9)
Also available in: C6 (Original) D E G

FAQ

What are the chords for Take The A Train?

The chords for Take The A Train are: A6, B7(#11), Bm7, E7, D, B7, E7(b9)

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 7 chords: A6, B7(#11), Bm7, E7, D, B7, E7(b9)

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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