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Chicago

Chicago

Basic Guitar Chords & Lyrics for Chicago by Chicago

Level: Advanced Decade: 1970s Genre: Rock Theme: Life / Motivation Mood: Happy / Upbeat View Lyrics Youtube 
Brass intro
 Gm7*    *    *    *   Gb7 *    *    *    *  Fm7  *    *    *    * Bb7+5   *    *    *    *

 Ebmaj7*    *    *    *   Gb7 *    *    *    *  Fm7  *    *    *    * Bb   *    *Bb7    *    *
                                                                             Chi-

Verse 1
-Ebmaj7Ca      Fm7-Go,   ChiGm7 -Ca C7 - Go, TFm7hat Toddling Bb7Town
Chi -Fm7Ca  -Go, ChiBb7-Cago, I WilGm7l Show You Cm7A -RouFm7nd,     (YoBb7u'll Stay -)
   Ebmaj7Bet Your Bottom Dollar You Lose The Blues In
A Round )
F7Chicago, Chicago, TheFm7 Folks Who Visit
Fm7/BbAll Wanna SettleGm7 Down (All WannGb7a SettlFm7e       DownFm7/Bb In My Home -

Verse 2
Ebmaj7      On StateFm7 Street, ThaGm7t GreC7at StrFm7eet,    I Just  WannFm7/Bba Say
Town )
They Do Things They G7Don't Do On Broad Cm7-Way C7​
(Ooh) Abmaj7You'll Have The Time, TheAbm6 Time Of Your Life
EbBring All YourD+5 Friends, All YouDb6r Kids And YoC7ur Wife To
Chi- Fm7Cago, Chicago, My Home Gm7-TownGb7     Fm7  (Hey Fm7/BbNow Baby)

Brass ensemble
 Eb7*    *    *    *   Abmaj7 *    *    *    *  G7  *    *    *    * Cmaj7   *    *    *    *

 Gm7/C*    *   C7 *    *  Fmaj7  *    *    *    * Gm7/C   *    *A7    *    Dm7*    *    *    *    *

 Fm9*    *    *    *   G7+5-9 *    *    *    *  Fm9  *    *    *    * G7+5-9   *    *    *    *

 Bmaj7*    *    *    *   Gbmaj7 *    *    *    *  Bmaj7  *    *    *    * Bb7sus4   *    *Bb7    *    *

Sax solo
 Abmaj7*    *    *    *   Db7 *    *    *    *  Ebmaj7  *    * D+5   *    *Db6    *    C7*    *    *

 Fm7*    *    *    *   Fm7 *    *    *    *  Ebmaj7  *    * Fm7   *    *Gm7    *    C7*    *    *

Trombone solo
 Abmaj7*    *    *    *   Db7 *    *    *    *  Ebmaj7  *    * D+5   *    *Db6    *    C7*    *    *

 Fm7*    *    *    *   Fm7 *    *    *    *    * Eb      Xxxx Drums Xxxx

Finale
C7+5Ooo Baby,Abmaj7 You'll Have The Time, ThAbm6e Time Of Your Life
EbBring All YourD+5 Friends, All YouDb6r Kids And YoC7ur Wife To
Chi- Fm7Cago, Chi Fm7/Bb-Cago, My HomeEb -Town  Db6   OhhC7 Oh Ohh
To Fm7Chi- Cago, Chicago, My Home Eb-Town

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FAQ

What are the chords for Chicago?

The chords for Chicago are: Gm7, Gb7, Fm7, Bb7+5, Ebmaj7, Bb, Bb7, C7, Cm7, F7, Fm7/Bb, G7

What is the original key of Chicago?

The original key is Gm.

What is the difficulty of playing Chicago?

The difficulty level is Advanced.

Can I play Chicago in another key?

Yes. You can transpose the song to any key using the transpose feature.

Can Chicago be played on an acoustic guitar?

Yes. The chords work for both acoustic and electric guitar.

Can I play Chicago on ukulele?

Chord Chicago can be played on guitar or ukulele using their respective chord shapes.

How many chords are used in Chicago?

Chicago uses 12 chords: Gm7, Gb7, Fm7, Bb7+5, Ebmaj7, Bb, Bb7, C7, Cm7, F7, Fm7/Bb, G7

What is the easiest way to play Chicago?

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 Chicago released in?

Chicago was released in the 1970s. See more 1970s songs here

Are there easier chord versions for Chicago?

Yes. Tap the Simplify button to switch Chicago 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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