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Chicago

Chicago

Guitar Chords & Lyrics for Chicago by Chicago in the key of A

Level: Advanced Decade: 1970s Genre: Rock Theme: Life / Motivation Mood: Happy / Upbeat View Lyrics Youtube 
Brass intro
 Am7*    *    *    *   G#7 *    *    *    *  Gm7  *    *    *    * C7(+5)   *    *    *    *

 Fmaj7*    *    *    *  G#7  *    *    *    * Gm7   *    *    *    *C    *   C7 *    *    *
                                                                             Chi-

Verse 1
-Fmaj7Ca     Gm7 -Go,   ChAm7i -CaD7  - Go, Gm7That ToddlingC7 Town
Chi -Gm7Ca  -Go, ChiC7-Cago, I WiAm7ll Show YouDm7 A -RoGm7und,     (YC7ou'll Stay -)
   Fmaj7Bet Your Bottom Dollar You Lose The Blues In
A Round )
G7Chicago, Chicago, TheGm7 Folks Who Visit
Gm7/CAll Wanna SettlAm7e Down (All WanG#7na SettGm7le       DowGm7/Cn In My Home -

Verse 2
Fmaj7      On StatGm7e Street, ThAm7at GrD7eat StGm7reet,    I Just  WanGm7/Cna Say
Town )
They Do Things They A7Don't Do On Broad Dm7-Way D7​
(Ooh) A#maj7You'll Have The Time, TheA#m6 Time Of Your Life
FBring All YouEaug5r Friends, All YourD#6 Kids And YouD7r Wife To
Chi- Gm7Cago, Chicago, My Home Am7-TownG#7     Gm7  (Hey Gm7/CNow Baby)

Brass ensemble
 F7*    *    *    *  A#maj7  *    *    *    * A7   *    *    *    *Dmaj7    *    *    *    *

 Am7/D*    *   D7 *    *  Gmaj7  *    *    *    * Am7/D   *    *B7    *    Em7*    *    *    *    *

 Gm9*    *    *    *   A7(+5-9) *    *    *    *    Gm9*    *    *    *   A7(+5-9) *    *    *    *

 C#maj7*    *    *    *    G#maj7*    *    *    *   C#maj7 *    *    *    *   C7(sus4) *    *   C7 *    *

Sax solo
 A#maj7*    *    *    *   D#7 *    *    *    *  Fmaj7  *    *Eaug5    *    * D#6   *    *D7    *    *

 Gm7*    *    *    *   Gm7 *    *    *    *  Fmaj7  *    *Gm7    *    Am7*    *   D7 *    *    *

Trombone solo
 A#maj7*    *    *    *   D#7 *    *    *    *  Fmaj7  *    *Eaug5    *    * D#6   *    *D7    *    *

 Gm7*    *    *    *   Gm7 *    *    *    *    * F      Xxxx Drums Xxxx

Finale
D7(+5)Ooo Baby, YA#maj7ou'll Have The Time, The A#m6Time Of Your Life
FBring All YouEaug5r Friends, All YourD#6 Kids And YouD7r Wife To
Chi- Gm7Cago, Chi Gm7/C-Cago, My HomFe -TownD#6     OD7hh Oh Ohh
To Gm7Chi- Cago, Chicago, My Home F-Town

E --11--11--11-------
BG --13--11--12-------
D -------------------
A -------------------
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F7...............
Also available in: Gm (Original) C D E

FAQ

What are the chords for Chicago?

The chords for Chicago are: Am7, G#7, Gm7, C7(+5), Fmaj7, C, C7, D7, Dm7, G7, Gm7/C, A7

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: Am7, G#7, Gm7, C7(+5), Fmaj7, C, C7, D7, Dm7, G7, Gm7/C, A7

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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