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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 C

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

Instruments [Brass]
  C   C   C   C  [x4]

A1
YoCu   C    Must Take The "A" Train   D7(#11)           D7(#11)​
ToDm7    Dm7        G7(#9)       GG7(b9)o To Sugar Hill, Way Up In HarleCm         C​

A2
IfC You Miss TChe "A" TraiD7(#11)n           D7(#11)​
YoDm7u'll Dm7       G7(#9)      FindG7(b9) You've Missed The Quickest Way To Harlem    C          C​

B
HuFmaj7rry,    Fmaj7   Get On Board, It'sFmaj7 Coming        F7   E7   D#7​
LiD7(b13)sten       To D7ThosD7(#11)e Rails A-Thrumming Dm7      G7          G7(b13)​

A3
OnC Board, Get On CThat "A" Train        D7(#11)          D7(#11)​
SoDm7on  Dm7        G7(#9)     You G7(b9)Will Be On Sugar Hill In HarClem C​

A1
YoCu Must       You Must Take TChat "A" Train            D7(#11)          D7(#11)​
ToDm7    Dm7  Go    G7(#9)     To G7(b9)Sugar Hill, Way Up In HarleCm         C​

A4 [Swing]
When I'm In New YorCk City,       I Go See CTheater              D7(#11)          D7(#11)​
I Love N-YDm7 T-ShiG7rts, Say They Love Me Too, Ha-HCa         G7​

A5 [Swing]
And Maybe I'll CHit The Shops On Old 5TCh Avenue         D7(#11)              D7(#11)​
  Dm7    I Go Sightseeing, I'll Go SG7ee Miss Liberty       C    Gm7    C7​

B2 [Swing]
  Fmaj7    Wicked, Rent, To LegaFmaj7lly Blond      Fmaj7 Hairspray, These Are My Favorite PlayFmaj7s
  D7    New York, Start SpreadingD7 The News
This Is Where IDm7'm Meant To Be                G7          G7(b13)​

A6 [Swing]
Look Around, There's So Much To See     C  In New York CityC                       D7(#11)          D7(#11)​
Maybe I'll Even TakeDm7 The "A" Train To Go To Sugar Hill WG7ay Up In Harlem, Yeah                   C     G7​

Sax Solo [Swing]AA
  C   C   D7(#11)   D7(#11)
  Dm7   G7   C   C
  C   C   D7(#11)   D7(#11)
  Dm7   G7   C   Gm7 C7

Trumpet Solo [Swing] BA
  Fmaj7   Fmaj7   Fmaj7   Fmaj7
  D7   D7   Dm7   G7 G7(b13)
  C   C   D7(#11)   D7(#11)
  Dm7   G7   C   G7

Trade Four [Tutti, Scat] [Swing]
| CN.c.C | ND7(#11).c. | N.c. D7(#11)| N.c. |
| CN.c.C | ND7(#11).c. | N.c. D7(#11)| N.c. |

B3 [Swing]
HuFmaj7rry,    Fmaj7   Get On Board, Fmaj7      Get On Board, It's Coming F7   E7   D#7​
  D7    Can't You Hear       ThosD7e Wheels Are-Thrumming?    Dm7        G7           G7(b13)​

A7 [Second Line]
  C    C      All Aboard That "A" TraiD7(#11)n           D7(#11)​
SoDm7on  Dm7        G7(#9)    You'G7(b9)ll Be On Sugar Hill In HarleDm7m, YeaG7h  C7(#9)​

Ending [Kick]
  C7(#9)   C7(#9) C
Also available in: F (Original) D E G A

FAQ

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

The chords for Take The "a" Train are: C, D7(#11), Dm7, G7(#9), G7(b9), Fmaj7, F7, E7, D#7, D7(b13), D7, G7

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: C, D7(#11), Dm7, G7(#9), G7(b9), Fmaj7, F7, E7, D#7, D7(b13), D7, G7

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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