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Chicago

Chicago

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

Level: Advanced Decade: 1970s Genre: Rock Theme: Life / Motivation Mood: Happy / Upbeat View Lyrics Youtube 
Brass intro
 Cm7*    *    *    *   B7 *    *    *    * A#m7   *    *    *    * D#7(+5)   *    *    *    *

 G#maj7*    *    *    *   B7 *    *    *    * A#m7   *    *    *    * D#   *    *D#7    *    *
                                                                             Chi-

Verse 1
-G#maj7Ca      A#m7-Go,   Chi Cm7-Ca  F7- Go, ThA#m7at Toddling ToD#7wn
Chi -A#m7Ca  -Go, Chi-D#7Cago, I WillCm7 Show You AFm7 -RounA#m7d,     (You'D#7ll Stay -)
   G#maj7Bet Your Bottom Dollar You Lose The Blues In
A Round )
A#7Chicago, Chicago, The A#m7Folks Who Visit
A#m7/D#All Wanna Settle Cm7Down (All WannaB7 SettlA#m7e       Down A#m7/D#In My Home -

Verse 2
G#maj7      On StateA#m7 Street, ThatCm7 GreaF7t StreA#m7et,    I Just  Wanna A#m7/D#Say
Town )
They Do Things They C7Don't Do On Broad Fm7-Way F7​
(Ooh) C#maj7You'll Have The Time, TheC#m6 Time Of Your Life
G#Bring All YourGaug5 Friends, All Your F#6Kids And YourF7 Wife To
Chi- A#m7Cago, Chicago, My Home -Cm7Town B7    A#m7  (Hey NA#m7/D#ow Baby)

Brass ensemble
 G#7*    *    *    *   C#maj7 *    *    *    *  C7  *    *    *    * Fmaj7   *    *    *    *

 Cm7/F*    *   F7 *    *  A#maj7  *    *    *    *  Cm7/F  *    * D7   *    *Gm7    *    *    *    *

 A#m9*    *    *    *    C7(+5-9)*    *    *    *    *A#m9    *    *    *    *C7(+5-9)    *    *    *

 Emaj7*    *    *    *   Bmaj7 *    *    *    * Emaj7   *    *    *    *D#7(sus4)    *    * D#7   *    *

Sax solo
 C#maj7*    *    *    *   F#7 *    *    *    *  G#maj7  *    * Gaug5   *    *  F#6  *    * F7   *    *

 A#m7*    *    *    *    A#m7*    *    *    *    G#maj7*    *   A#m7 *    *   Cm7 *    *  F7  *    *

Trombone solo
 C#maj7*    *    *    *   F#7 *    *    *    *  G#maj7  *    * Gaug5   *    *  F#6  *    * F7   *    *

 A#m7*    *    *    *    A#m7*    *    *    *    *   G#    Xxxx Drums Xxxx

Finale
F7(+5)Ooo Baby, YC#maj7ou'll Have The Time, The C#m6Time Of Your Life
G#Bring All YourGaug5 Friends, All Your F#6Kids And YourF7 Wife To
Chi- A#m7Cago, Chi -A#m7/D#Cago, My Home -G#Town    F#6 Ohh OF7h Ohh
To A#m7Chi- Cago, Chicago, My Home -G#Town

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BG --13--11--12-------
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G#7...............
Also available in: Gm (Original) D E A

FAQ

What are the chords for Chicago?

The chords for Chicago are: Cm7, B7, A#m7, D#7(+5), G#maj7, D#, D#7, F7, Fm7, A#7, A#m7/D#, C7

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: Cm7, B7, A#m7, D#7(+5), G#maj7, D#, D#7, F7, Fm7, A#7, A#m7/D#, C7

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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