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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 E

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

Instruments [Brass]
  E   E   E   E  [x4]

A1
YoEu   E    Must Take The "A" Train   F#7(#11)            F#7(#11)​
ToF#m7     F#m7         B7(#9)     Go B7(b9)To Sugar Hill, Way Up In Harlem E          E​

A2
IfE You Miss TEhe "A" TraiF#7(#11)n            F#7(#11)​
YoF#m7u'll  F#m7        B7(#9)    Find YB7(b9)ou've Missed The Quickest Way To Harlem      E          E​

B
HuAmaj7rry,    Amaj7   Get On Board, It'sAmaj7 Coming        A7   G#7    G7​
LiF#7(b13)sten       To TF#7hose F#7(#11)Rails A-Thrumming    F#m7       B7          B7(b13)​

A3
OnE Board, Get On EThat "A" Train        F#7(#11)           F#7(#11)​
SoF#m7on   F#m7         B7(#9)   You WiB7(b9)ll Be On Sugar Hill In HarleEm   E​

A1
YoEu Must       You Must Take TEhat "A" Train            F#7(#11)           F#7(#11)​
ToF#m7     F#m7 Go      B7(#9)   To SuB7(b9)gar Hill, Way Up In Harlem E          E​

A4 [Swing]
When I'm In New YorEk City,       I Go See ETheater              F#7(#11)           F#7(#11)​
I Love N-YF#m7 T-ShirB7ts, Say They Love Me Too, Ha-HaE          B7​

A5 [Swing]
And Maybe I'll EHit The Shops On Old 5TEh Avenue         F#7(#11)               F#7(#11)​
  F#m7    I Go Sightseeing, I'll Go SeB7e Miss Liberty        E    Bm7    E7​

B2 [Swing]
  Amaj7    Wicked, Rent, To LegaAmaj7lly Blond      Amaj7 Hairspray, These Are My Favorite PlayAmaj7s
  F#7    New York, Start Spreading F#7The News
This Is Where IF#m7'm Meant To Be                 B7          B7(b13)​

A6 [Swing]
Look Around, There's So Much To See     E  In New York CityE                       F#7(#11)           F#7(#11)​
Maybe I'll Even TakeF#m7 The "A" Train To Go To Sugar Hill WaB7y Up In Harlem, Yeah                    E     B7​

Sax Solo [Swing]AA
  E   E   F#7(#11)   F#7(#11)
  F#m7   B7   E   E
  E   E   F#7(#11)   F#7(#11)
  F#m7   B7   E   Bm7 E7

Trumpet Solo [Swing] BA
  Amaj7   Amaj7   Amaj7   Amaj7
  F#7   F#7   F#m7   B7 B7(b13)
  E   E   F#7(#11)   F#7(#11)
  F#m7   B7   E   B7

Trade Four [Tutti, Scat] [Swing]
| EN.c.E | NF#7(#11).c. | N.c. |F#7(#11) N.c. |
| EN.c.E | NF#7(#11).c. | N.c. |F#7(#11) N.c. |

B3 [Swing]
HuAmaj7rry,    Amaj7   Get On Board, Amaj7      Get On Board, It's Coming A7   G#7    G7​
  F#7    Can't You Hear       ThoseF#7 Wheels Are-Thrumming?      F#m7         B7           B7(b13)​

A7 [Second Line]
  E    E      All Aboard That "A" TraiF#7(#11)n            F#7(#11)​
SoF#m7on   F#m7         B7(#9)  You'llB7(b9) Be On Sugar Hill In Harlem,F#m7 Yeah  B7   E7(#9)​

Ending [Kick]
  E7(#9)   E7(#9) E
Also available in: F (Original) C D G A

FAQ

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

The chords for Take The "a" Train are: E, F#7(#11), F#m7, B7(#9), B7(b9), Amaj7, A7, G#7, G7, F#7(b13), F#7, B7

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: E, F#7(#11), F#m7, B7(#9), B7(b9), Amaj7, A7, G#7, G7, F#7(b13), F#7, B7

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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