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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 D

Level: Advanced Decade: 1940s Genre: Jazz / Blues Theme: Life / Motivation Mood: Happy / Upbeat View Lyrics Youtube 
A1
YoD6u    D6   Must Take The "A" TraE7(#11)in           E7(#11)​
ToEm7      A7  Go To Sugar Hill Way Up In Harlem     D6          Em7    A7​

A2
IfD6     D6        You Miss The A TrE7(#11)ain       E7(#11)​
YoEm7u'll   A7    Find You Missed The Quickest Way To Harlem             D6           Em7    A7​

B
HuGrry, Get OGn, Now It's Coming     G          G​
LiE7sten TE7o Those Rails A-Humming  Em7            A7   A7(b9)​

A3
AlD6l Aboard,    D6   Get On The A Train E7(#11)          E7(#11)​
SoEm7on You Will BA7e On Sugar Hill In Harlem       D6           Em7    A7​

Instruments A1
  D6   D6   E7(#11)   E7(#11)
  Em7   A7   D6   Em7 A7

Instruments B
  G   G   G   G
  E7   E7   Em7   A7 A7(b9)
Also available in: C6 (Original) E G A

FAQ

What are the chords for Take The A Train?

The chords for Take The A Train are: D6, E7(#11), Em7, A7, G, E7, A7(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: D6, E7(#11), Em7, A7, G, E7, A7(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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