Chordyes

Africa

Toto

Basic Guitar Chords & Lyrics for Africa by Toto

Level: Advanced Decade: 1980s Genre: Rock Theme: Longing / Distance Mood: Chill / Relaxed View Lyrics Youtube 
Drums
| 3 Bars |

Instruments
  A C#m7   C#m7  [x4]

Verse
  B    I Hear The Drums Echoing TD#m7onight But SheG#m7 Hears OG#m/F#nly
WhA/Eispers Of Some Quiet ConE/F#versation    G#m7       A  C#m7​
  B    She's Coming In TwD#m7elve-Thirty Flight  Her G#m7Moonlit WiG#m/F#ngs
ReflecA/Et The Stars That Guide MeE/F# Towards Salvation           G#m7       A  C#m7​
  B    I Stopped An Old ManD#m7 Along The Way       HopinG#m7g To G#m/F#Find
Some Old ForA/Egotten Words Or E/F#Ancient Melodies     G#m7       A  C#m7​
  B    He Turned To Me As ID#m7f To Say     G#m7   "Hurry, Boy, It's Waiting TheAre For You"                       C#m7       C#m7​

Hook
  F#m    It's Gonna Take A Lot ToD Drag Me Away From You   A               E​
  F#m    There's Nothing That A Hundred MDen Or More Could Ever Do   A                         E​
  F#m    I Bless The DRains Down In Africa    A   E​
  F#m    Gonna Take Some Time To DDo The Things We Never HAad

Instruments
  C#m E         F#m G#m

Instruments
  A C#m7   C#m7  [x2]

Verse 2
  B    The Wild Dogs Cry Out D#m7In The Night As TheG#m7y GrowG#m/F# Restless
LoA/Enging For Some Solitary  E/F#        CompaG#m7ny     A  C#m7​
  B    I Know That I MusD#m7t Do What's Right Sure AG#m7s Kilimanjaro G#m/F#​
RiA/Eses Like OlympE/F#us Above The SerengetG#m7i      A  C#m7​
  B    I Seek To CuD#m7re What's Deep Inside FrighG#m7tened Of  This Thing That I've BecAome                            C#m7       C#m7​

Synth Solo
  B D#m7   G#m7 G#m/F#   A/E E/F#         G#m7   A C#m7

Verse
  B  D#m7       G#m7             "Hurry, Boy, She'As Waiting There For You"        C#m7       C#m7​

Hook
  F#m    It's Gonna Take A Lot ToD Drag Me Away From You   A               E​
  F#m    There's Nothing That A Hundred MDen Or More Could Ever Do   A                         E​

Refrain
  F#m    I Bless The DRains Down In Africa   A     E​

Tag
  F#m    Gonna Take Some Time To DDo The Things We Never HAad

Instruments
  A C#m7   C#m7  [x6] [fade]
Also available in: C D E G

FAQ

What are the chords for Africa?

The chords for Africa are: A, C#m7, B, D#m7, G#m7, G#m/F#, A/E, E/F#, F#m, D, E, C#m

What is the original key of Africa?

The original key is A.

What is the difficulty of playing Africa?

The difficulty level is Advanced.

Can I play Africa in another key?

Yes. You can transpose the song to any key using the transpose feature.

Can Africa be played on an acoustic guitar?

Yes. The chords work for both acoustic and electric guitar.

Can I play Africa on ukulele?

Chord Africa can be played on guitar or ukulele using their respective chord shapes.

How many chords are used in Africa?

Africa uses 12 chords: A, C#m7, B, D#m7, G#m7, G#m/F#, A/E, E/F#, F#m, D, E, C#m

What is the easiest way to play Africa?

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 Africa released in?

Africa was released in the 1980s. See more 1980s songs here

Are there easier chord versions for Africa?

Yes. Tap the Simplify button to switch Africa 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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