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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 E

Level: Advanced Decade: 1940s Genre: Jazz / Blues Theme: Life / Motivation Mood: Happy / Upbeat View Lyrics Youtube 
A1
YoE6u    E6   Must Take The "A" TraF#7(#11)in            F#7(#11)​
ToF#m7       B7 Go To Sugar Hill Way Up In Harlem      E6          F#m7     B7​

A2
IfE6     E6        You Miss The A TrF#7(#11)ain        F#7(#11)​
YoF#m7u'll    B7   Find You Missed The Quickest Way To Harlem              E6           F#m7     B7​

B
HuArry, Get OAn, Now It's Coming     A          A​
LiF#7sten ToF#7 Those Rails A-Humming    F#m7             B7   B7(b9)​

A3
AlE6l Aboard,    E6   Get On The A Train F#7(#11)           F#7(#11)​
SoF#m7on You Will BeB7 On Sugar Hill In Harlem        E6           F#m7     B7​

Instruments A1
  E6   E6   F#7(#11)   F#7(#11)
  F#m7   B7   E6   F#m7 B7

Instruments B
  A   A   A   A
  F#7   F#7   F#m7   B7 B7(b9)
Also available in: C6 (Original) D G A

FAQ

What are the chords for Take The A Train?

The chords for Take The A Train are: E6, F#7(#11), F#m7, B7, A, F#7, B7(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: E6, F#7(#11), F#m7, B7, A, F#7, B7(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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