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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 D

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

Instruments [Brass]
  D   D   D   D  [x4]

A1
YoDu   D    Must Take The "A" Train   E7(#11)           E7(#11)​
ToEm7    Em7        A7(#9)       GA7(b9)o To Sugar Hill, Way Up In HarleDm         D​

A2
IfD You Miss TDhe "A" TraiE7(#11)n           E7(#11)​
YoEm7u'll Em7       A7(#9)      FindA7(b9) You've Missed The Quickest Way To Harlem    D          D​

B
HuGmaj7rry,    Gmaj7   Get On Board, It'sGmaj7 Coming        G7   F#7    F7​
LiE7(b13)sten       To E7ThosE7(#11)e Rails A-Thrumming Em7      A7          A7(b13)​

A3
OnD Board, Get On DThat "A" Train        E7(#11)          E7(#11)​
SoEm7on  Em7        A7(#9)     You A7(b9)Will Be On Sugar Hill In HarDlem D​

A1
YoDu Must       You Must Take TDhat "A" Train            E7(#11)          E7(#11)​
ToEm7    Em7  Go    A7(#9)     To A7(b9)Sugar Hill, Way Up In HarleDm         D​

A4 [Swing]
When I'm In New YorDk City,       I Go See DTheater              E7(#11)          E7(#11)​
I Love N-YEm7 T-ShiA7rts, Say They Love Me Too, Ha-HDa         A7​

A5 [Swing]
And Maybe I'll DHit The Shops On Old 5TDh Avenue         E7(#11)              E7(#11)​
  Em7    I Go Sightseeing, I'll Go SA7ee Miss Liberty       D    Am7    D7​

B2 [Swing]
  Gmaj7    Wicked, Rent, To LegaGmaj7lly Blond      Gmaj7 Hairspray, These Are My Favorite PlayGmaj7s
  E7    New York, Start SpreadingE7 The News
This Is Where IEm7'm Meant To Be                A7          A7(b13)​

A6 [Swing]
Look Around, There's So Much To See     D  In New York CityD                       E7(#11)          E7(#11)​
Maybe I'll Even TakeEm7 The "A" Train To Go To Sugar Hill WA7ay Up In Harlem, Yeah                   D     A7​

Sax Solo [Swing]AA
  D   D   E7(#11)   E7(#11)
  Em7   A7   D   D
  D   D   E7(#11)   E7(#11)
  Em7   A7   D   Am7 D7

Trumpet Solo [Swing] BA
  Gmaj7   Gmaj7   Gmaj7   Gmaj7
  E7   E7   Em7   A7 A7(b13)
  D   D   E7(#11)   E7(#11)
  Em7   A7   D   A7

Trade Four [Tutti, Scat] [Swing]
| DN.c.D | NE7(#11).c. | N.c. E7(#11)| N.c. |
| DN.c.D | NE7(#11).c. | N.c. E7(#11)| N.c. |

B3 [Swing]
HuGmaj7rry,    Gmaj7   Get On Board, Gmaj7      Get On Board, It's Coming G7   F#7    F7​
  E7    Can't You Hear       ThosE7e Wheels Are-Thrumming?    Em7        A7           A7(b13)​

A7 [Second Line]
  D    D      All Aboard That "A" TraiE7(#11)n           E7(#11)​
SoEm7on  Em7        A7(#9)    You'A7(b9)ll Be On Sugar Hill In HarleEm7m, YeaA7h  D7(#9)​

Ending [Kick]
  D7(#9)   D7(#9) D
Also available in: F (Original) C E G A

FAQ

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

The chords for Take The "a" Train are: D, E7(#11), Em7, A7(#9), A7(b9), Gmaj7, G7, F#7, F7, E7(b13), E7, A7

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: D, E7(#11), Em7, A7(#9), A7(b9), Gmaj7, G7, F#7, F7, E7(b13), E7, A7

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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