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Take The "a" Train

Nikki Yanofsky

Guitar Chords & Lyrics for Take The "a" Train by Nikki Yanofsky in the key of A

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

Instruments [Brass]
  A   A   A   A  [x4]

A1
YoAu   A    Must Take The "A" Train   B7(#11)           B7(#11)​
ToBm7    Bm7        E7(#9)       GE7(b9)o To Sugar Hill, Way Up In HarleAm         A​

A2
IfA You Miss TAhe "A" TraiB7(#11)n           B7(#11)​
YoBm7u'll Bm7       E7(#9)      FindE7(b9) You've Missed The Quickest Way To Harlem    A          A​

B
HuDmaj7rry,    Dmaj7   Get On Board, It'sDmaj7 Coming        D7   C#7    C7​
LiB7(b13)sten       To B7ThosB7(#11)e Rails A-Thrumming Bm7      E7          E7(b13)​

A3
OnA Board, Get On AThat "A" Train        B7(#11)          B7(#11)​
SoBm7on  Bm7        E7(#9)     You E7(b9)Will Be On Sugar Hill In HarAlem A​

A1
YoAu Must       You Must Take TAhat "A" Train            B7(#11)          B7(#11)​
ToBm7    Bm7  Go    E7(#9)     To E7(b9)Sugar Hill, Way Up In HarleAm         A​

A4 [Swing]
When I'm In New YorAk City,       I Go See ATheater              B7(#11)          B7(#11)​
I Love N-YBm7 T-ShiE7rts, Say They Love Me Too, Ha-HAa         E7​

A5 [Swing]
And Maybe I'll AHit The Shops On Old 5TAh Avenue         B7(#11)              B7(#11)​
  Bm7    I Go Sightseeing, I'll Go SE7ee Miss Liberty       A    Em7    A7​

B2 [Swing]
  Dmaj7    Wicked, Rent, To LegaDmaj7lly Blond      Dmaj7 Hairspray, These Are My Favorite PlayDmaj7s
  B7    New York, Start SpreadingB7 The News
This Is Where IBm7'm Meant To Be                E7          E7(b13)​

A6 [Swing]
Look Around, There's So Much To See     A  In New York CityA                       B7(#11)          B7(#11)​
Maybe I'll Even TakeBm7 The "A" Train To Go To Sugar Hill WE7ay Up In Harlem, Yeah                   A     E7​

Sax Solo [Swing]AA
  A   A   B7(#11)   B7(#11)
  Bm7   E7   A   A
  A   A   B7(#11)   B7(#11)
  Bm7   E7   A   Em7 A7

Trumpet Solo [Swing] BA
  Dmaj7   Dmaj7   Dmaj7   Dmaj7
  B7   B7   Bm7   E7 E7(b13)
  A   A   B7(#11)   B7(#11)
  Bm7   E7   A   E7

Trade Four [Tutti, Scat] [Swing]
| AN.c.A | NB7(#11).c. | N.c. B7(#11)| N.c. |
| AN.c.A | NB7(#11).c. | N.c. B7(#11)| N.c. |

B3 [Swing]
HuDmaj7rry,    Dmaj7   Get On Board, Dmaj7      Get On Board, It's Coming D7   C#7    C7​
  B7    Can't You Hear       ThosB7e Wheels Are-Thrumming?    Bm7        E7           E7(b13)​

A7 [Second Line]
  A    A      All Aboard That "A" TraiB7(#11)n           B7(#11)​
SoBm7on  Bm7        E7(#9)    You'E7(b9)ll Be On Sugar Hill In HarleBm7m, YeaE7h  A7(#9)​

Ending [Kick]
  A7(#9)   A7(#9) A
Also available in: F (Original) C D E G

FAQ

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

The chords for Take The "a" Train are: A, B7(#11), Bm7, E7(#9), E7(b9), Dmaj7, D7, C#7, C7, B7(b13), B7, E7

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 12 chords: A, B7(#11), Bm7, E7(#9), E7(b9), Dmaj7, D7, C#7, C7, B7(b13), B7, E7

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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