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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 G

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

Instruments [Brass]
  G   G   G   G  [x4]

A1
YoGu   G    Must Take The "A" Train   A7(#11)           A7(#11)​
ToAm7    Am7        D7(#9)       GD7(b9)o To Sugar Hill, Way Up In HarleGm         G​

A2
IfG You Miss TGhe "A" TraiA7(#11)n           A7(#11)​
YoAm7u'll Am7       D7(#9)      FindD7(b9) You've Missed The Quickest Way To Harlem    G          G​

B
HuCmaj7rry,    Cmaj7   Get On Board, It'sCmaj7 Coming        C7   B7   A#7​
LiA7(b13)sten       To A7ThosA7(#11)e Rails A-Thrumming Am7      D7          D7(b13)​

A3
OnG Board, Get On GThat "A" Train        A7(#11)          A7(#11)​
SoAm7on  Am7        D7(#9)     You D7(b9)Will Be On Sugar Hill In HarGlem G​

A1
YoGu Must       You Must Take TGhat "A" Train            A7(#11)          A7(#11)​
ToAm7    Am7  Go    D7(#9)     To D7(b9)Sugar Hill, Way Up In HarleGm         G​

A4 [Swing]
When I'm In New YorGk City,       I Go See GTheater              A7(#11)          A7(#11)​
I Love N-YAm7 T-ShiD7rts, Say They Love Me Too, Ha-HGa         D7​

A5 [Swing]
And Maybe I'll GHit The Shops On Old 5TGh Avenue         A7(#11)              A7(#11)​
  Am7    I Go Sightseeing, I'll Go SD7ee Miss Liberty       G    Dm7    G7​

B2 [Swing]
  Cmaj7    Wicked, Rent, To LegaCmaj7lly Blond      Cmaj7 Hairspray, These Are My Favorite PlayCmaj7s
  A7    New York, Start SpreadingA7 The News
This Is Where IAm7'm Meant To Be                D7          D7(b13)​

A6 [Swing]
Look Around, There's So Much To See     G  In New York CityG                       A7(#11)          A7(#11)​
Maybe I'll Even TakeAm7 The "A" Train To Go To Sugar Hill WD7ay Up In Harlem, Yeah                   G     D7​

Sax Solo [Swing]AA
  G   G   A7(#11)   A7(#11)
  Am7   D7   G   G
  G   G   A7(#11)   A7(#11)
  Am7   D7   G   Dm7 G7

Trumpet Solo [Swing] BA
  Cmaj7   Cmaj7   Cmaj7   Cmaj7
  A7   A7   Am7   D7 D7(b13)
  G   G   A7(#11)   A7(#11)
  Am7   D7   G   D7

Trade Four [Tutti, Scat] [Swing]
| GN.c.G | NA7(#11).c. | N.c. A7(#11)| N.c. |
| GN.c.G | NA7(#11).c. | N.c. A7(#11)| N.c. |

B3 [Swing]
HuCmaj7rry,    Cmaj7   Get On Board, Cmaj7      Get On Board, It's Coming C7   B7   A#7​
  A7    Can't You Hear       ThosA7e Wheels Are-Thrumming?    Am7        D7           D7(b13)​

A7 [Second Line]
  G    G      All Aboard That "A" TraiA7(#11)n           A7(#11)​
SoAm7on  Am7        D7(#9)    You'D7(b9)ll Be On Sugar Hill In HarleAm7m, YeaD7h  G7(#9)​

Ending [Kick]
  G7(#9)   G7(#9) G
Also available in: F (Original) C D E A

FAQ

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

The chords for Take The "a" Train are: G, A7(#11), Am7, D7(#9), D7(b9), Cmaj7, C7, B7, A#7, A7(b13), A7, D7

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: G, A7(#11), Am7, D7(#9), D7(b9), Cmaj7, C7, B7, A#7, A7(b13), A7, D7

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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