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Chicago

Chicago

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

Level: Advanced Decade: 1970s Genre: Rock Theme: Life / Motivation Mood: Happy / Upbeat View Lyrics Youtube 
Brass intro
 Em7*    *    *    *   D#7 *    *    *    *  Dm7  *    *    *    * G7(+5)   *    *    *    *

 Cmaj7*    *    *    *  D#7  *    *    *    * Dm7   *    *    *    *G    *   G7 *    *    *
                                                                             Chi-

Verse 1
-Cmaj7Ca     Dm7 -Go,   ChEm7i -CaA7  - Go, Dm7That ToddlingG7 Town
Chi -Dm7Ca  -Go, ChiG7-Cago, I WiEm7ll Show YouAm7 A -RoDm7und,     (YG7ou'll Stay -)
   Cmaj7Bet Your Bottom Dollar You Lose The Blues In
A Round )
D7Chicago, Chicago, TheDm7 Folks Who Visit
Dm7/GAll Wanna SettlEm7e Down (All WanD#7na SettDm7le       DowDm7/Gn In My Home -

Verse 2
Cmaj7      On StatDm7e Street, ThEm7at GrA7eat StDm7reet,    I Just  WanDm7/Gna Say
Town )
They Do Things They E7Don't Do On Broad Am7-Way A7​
(Ooh) Fmaj7You'll Have The Time, ThFm6e Time Of Your Life
CBring All YouBaug5r Friends, All YourA#6 Kids And YouA7r Wife To
Chi- Dm7Cago, Chicago, My Home Em7-TownD#7     Dm7  (Hey Dm7/GNow Baby)

Brass ensemble
 C7*    *    *    *  Fmaj7  *    *    *    *E7    *    *    *    Amaj7*    *    *    *    *

 Em7/A*    *   A7 *    *  Dmaj7  *    *    *    * Em7/A   *    *F#7    *    *Bm7    *    *    *    *

 Dm9*    *    *    *   E7(+5-9) *    *    *    *    Dm9*    *    *    *   E7(+5-9) *    *    *    *

 G#maj7*    *    *    *    D#maj7*    *    *    *   G#maj7 *    *    *    *   G7(sus4) *    *   G7 *    *

Sax solo
 Fmaj7*    *    *    *  A#7  *    *    *    * Cmaj7   *    Baug5*    *    *A#6    *    A7*    *    *

 Dm7*    *    *    *   Dm7 *    *    *    *  Cmaj7  *    *Dm7    *    Em7*    *   A7 *    *    *

Trombone solo
 Fmaj7*    *    *    *  A#7  *    *    *    * Cmaj7   *    Baug5*    *    *A#6    *    A7*    *    *

 Dm7*    *    *    *   Dm7 *    *    *    *    * C      Xxxx Drums Xxxx

Finale
A7(+5)Ooo Baby, YFmaj7ou'll Have The Time, TheFm6 Time Of Your Life
CBring All YouBaug5r Friends, All YourA#6 Kids And YouA7r Wife To
Chi- Dm7Cago, Chi Dm7/G-Cago, My HomCe -TownA#6     OA7hh Oh Ohh
To Dm7Chi- Cago, Chicago, My Home C-Town

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

C7...............
Also available in: Gm (Original) C D A

FAQ

What are the chords for Chicago?

The chords for Chicago are: Em7, D#7, Dm7, G7(+5), Cmaj7, G, G7, A7, Am7, D7, Dm7/G, E7

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: Em7, D#7, Dm7, G7(+5), Cmaj7, G, G7, A7, Am7, D7, Dm7/G, E7

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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