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Take The "a" Train

Nikki Yanofsky

Basic Guitar Chords & Lyrics for Take The "a" Train by Nikki Yanofsky

Level: Advanced Decade: 2010s Genre: Jazz / Blues Theme: Life / Motivation Mood: Happy / Upbeat View Lyrics Youtube 
Intro [Vamp] [Second Line]
  F   F   F   F

Instruments [Brass]
  F   F   F   F  [x4]

A1
YoFu   F    Must Take The "A" Train   G7         G7​
ToGm7    Gm7        C7      C7 Go To Sugar Hill, Way Up In HFarlem     F​

A2
IfF You Miss TFhe "A" TraiG7n         G7​
YoGm7u'll Gm7       C7      FiC7nd You've Missed The Quickest Way To HarlemF          F​

B
HuBbmaj7rry,     Bbmaj7  Get On Board, It's CBbmaj7oming           Bb7    A7   Ab7​
LiG7sten       TG7o ThG7ose Rails A-ThrummGm7ing   C7          C7​

A3
OnF Board, Get On FThat "A" Train        G7        G7​
SoGm7on  Gm7        C7     YoC7u Will Be On Sugar Hill InF HarFlem

A1
YoFu Must       You Must Take TFhat "A" Train            G7        G7​
ToGm7    Gm7  Go    C7     TC7o Sugar Hill, Way Up In HFarlem     F​

A4 [Swing]
When I'm In New YorFk City,       I Go See FTheater              G7        G7​
I Love N-YGm7 T-ShiC7rts, Say They Love Me Too, Ha-HFa         C7​

A5 [Swing]
And Maybe I'll FHit The Shops On Old 5TFh Avenue         G7            G7​
  Gm7    I Go Sightseeing, I'll Go SC7ee Miss Liberty       F    Cm7    F7​

B2 [Swing]
  Bbmaj7    Wicked, Rent, To LegalBbmaj7ly Blond       HBbmaj7airspray, These Are My Favorite Plays  Bbmaj7​
  G7    New York, Start SpreadingG7 The News
This Is Where IGm7'm Meant To Be                C7          C7​

A6 [Swing]
Look Around, There's So Much To See     F  In New York CityF                       G7        G7​
Maybe I'll Even TakeGm7 The "A" Train To Go To Sugar Hill WC7ay Up In Harlem, Yeah                   F     C7​

Sax Solo [Swing]AA
  F   F   G7   G7
  Gm7   C7   F   F
  F   F   G7   G7
  Gm7   C7   F   Cm7 F7

Trumpet Solo [Swing] BA
  Bbmaj7   Bbmaj7   Bbmaj7   Bbmaj7
  G7   G7   Gm7   C7 C7
  F   F   G7   G7
  Gm7   C7   F   C7

Trade Four [Tutti, Scat] [Swing]
| FN.c.F | NG7.c. | N.cG7. | N.c. |
| FN.c.F | NG7.c. | N.cG7. | N.c. |

B3 [Swing]
HuBbmaj7rry,     Bbmaj7  Get On Board,   Bbmaj7    Get On Board, It's Coming    Bb7    A7   Ab7​
  G7    Can't You Hear       ThosG7e Wheels Are-Thrumming?    Gm7        C7           C7​

A7 [Second Line]
  F    F      All Aboard That "A" TraiG7n         G7​
SoGm7on  Gm7        C7    YoC7u'll Be On Sugar Hill In HGm7arlem,C7 YeF7ah

Ending [Kick]
  F7   F7 F
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FAQ

What are the chords for Take The "a" Train?

The chords for Take The "a" Train are: F, G7, Gm7, C7, Bbmaj7, Bb7, A7, Ab7, Cm7, F7

What is the original key of Take The "a" Train?

The original key is F.

What is the difficulty of playing Take The "a" Train?

The difficulty level is Advanced.

Can I play Take The "a" Train in another key?

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

Can Take The "a" Train be played on an acoustic guitar?

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

Can I play Take The "a" Train on ukulele?

Chord Take The "a" Train can be played on guitar or ukulele using their respective chord shapes.

How many chords are used in Take The "a" Train?

Take The "a" Train uses 10 chords: F, G7, Gm7, C7, Bbmaj7, Bb7, A7, Ab7, Cm7, F7

What is the easiest way to play Take The "a" Train?

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 Take The "a" Train released in?

Take The "a" Train was released in the 2010s. See more 2010s songs here

Are there easier chord versions for Take The "a" Train?

Yes. Tap the Simplify button to switch Take The "a" Train 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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