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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 G

Level: Advanced Decade: 1940s Genre: Jazz / Blues Theme: Life / Motivation Mood: Happy / Upbeat View Lyrics Youtube 
A1
YoG6u    G6   Must Take The "A" TraA7(#11)in           A7(#11)​
ToAm7      D7  Go To Sugar Hill Way Up In Harlem     G6          Am7    D7​

A2
IfG6     G6        You Miss The A TrA7(#11)ain       A7(#11)​
YoAm7u'll   D7    Find You Missed The Quickest Way To Harlem             G6           Am7    D7​

B
HuCrry, Get OCn, Now It's Coming     C          C​
LiA7sten TA7o Those Rails A-Humming  Am7            D7   D7(b9)​

A3
AlG6l Aboard,    G6   Get On The A Train A7(#11)          A7(#11)​
SoAm7on You Will BD7e On Sugar Hill In Harlem       G6           Am7    D7​

Instruments A1
  G6   G6   A7(#11)   A7(#11)
  Am7   D7   G6   Am7 D7

Instruments B
  C   C   C   C
  A7   A7   Am7   D7 D7(b9)
Also available in: C6 (Original) D E A

FAQ

What are the chords for Take The A Train?

The chords for Take The A Train are: G6, A7(#11), Am7, D7, C, A7, D7(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: G6, A7(#11), Am7, D7, C, A7, D7(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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