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Chicago

Chicago

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

Level: Advanced Decade: 1970s Genre: Rock Theme: Life / Motivation Mood: Happy / Upbeat View Lyrics Youtube 
Brass intro
 Dm7*    *    *    *   C#7 *    *    *    *  Cm7  *    *    *    * F7(+5)   *    *    *    *

 A#maj7*    *    *    *   C#7 *    *    *    *  Cm7  *    *    *    * F   *    F7*    *    *
                                                                             Chi-

Verse 1
-A#maj7Ca      Cm7-Go,   ChiDm7 -Ca G7 - Go, TCm7hat Toddling F7Town
Chi -Cm7Ca  -Go, ChiF7-Cago, I WiDm7ll Show YouGm7 A -RoCm7und,     (YF7ou'll Stay -)
   A#maj7Bet Your Bottom Dollar You Lose The Blues In
A Round )
C7Chicago, Chicago, TheCm7 Folks Who Visit
Cm7/FAll Wanna SettlDm7e Down (All WanC#7na SettCm7le       DowCm7/Fn In My Home -

Verse 2
A#maj7      On StateCm7 Street, ThaDm7t GreG7at StrCm7eet,    I Just  WannCm7/Fa Say
Town )
They Do Things They D7Don't Do On Broad Gm7-Way G7​
(Ooh) D#maj7You'll Have The Time, TheD#m6 Time Of Your Life
A#Bring All YourAaug5 Friends, All Your G#6Kids And YourG7 Wife To
Chi- Cm7Cago, Chicago, My Home Dm7-TownC#7     Cm7  (Hey Cm7/FNow Baby)

Brass ensemble
 A#7*    *    *    *   D#maj7 *    *    *    *  D7  *    *    *    * Gmaj7   *    *    *    *

 Dm7/G*    *   G7 *    *  Cmaj7  *    *    *    * Dm7/G   *    *E7    *    Am7*    *    *    *    *

 Cm9*    *    *    *   D7(+5-9) *    *    *    *    Cm9*    *    *    *   D7(+5-9) *    *    *    *

 F#maj7*    *    *    *    C#maj7*    *    *    *   F#maj7 *    *    *    *   F7(sus4) *    *   F7 *    *

Sax solo
 D#maj7*    *    *    *   G#7 *    *    *    *  A#maj7  *    * Aaug5   *    *  G#6  *    * G7   *    *

 Cm7*    *    *    *   Cm7 *    *    *    *  A#maj7  *    * Cm7   *    *Dm7    *    G7*    *    *

Trombone solo
 D#maj7*    *    *    *   G#7 *    *    *    *  A#maj7  *    * Aaug5   *    *  G#6  *    * G7   *    *

 Cm7*    *    *    *   Cm7 *    *    *    *    * A#      Xxxx Drums Xxxx

Finale
G7(+5)Ooo Baby, YD#maj7ou'll Have The Time, The D#m6Time Of Your Life
A#Bring All YourAaug5 Friends, All Your G#6Kids And YourG7 Wife To
Chi- Cm7Cago, Chi Cm7/F-Cago, My HomA#e -Town G#6    OhG7h Oh Ohh
To Cm7Chi- Cago, Chicago, My Home A#-Town

E --11--11--11-------
BG --13--11--12-------
D -------------------
A -------------------
E -------------------

A#7...............
Also available in: Gm (Original) C E A

FAQ

What are the chords for Chicago?

The chords for Chicago are: Dm7, C#7, Cm7, F7(+5), A#maj7, F, F7, G7, Gm7, C7, Cm7/F, D7

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: Dm7, C#7, Cm7, F7(+5), A#maj7, F, F7, G7, Gm7, C7, Cm7/F, D7

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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