Chordyes

Africa

Toto

Guitar Chords & Lyrics for Africa by Toto in the key of C

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

Instruments
  C Em7   Em7  [x4]

Verse
  D    I Hear The Drums Echoing TF#m7onight But SheBm7 Hears Bm/AOnly
WhC/Gispers Of Some Quiet ConG/Aversation   Bm7      C  Em7​
  D    She's Coming In TwF#m7elve-Thirty Flight  Her Bm7Moonlit WBm/Aings
ReflecC/Gt The Stars That Guide MeG/A Towards Salvation          Bm7      C  Em7​
  D    I Stopped An Old ManF#m7 Along The Way       HopinBm7g ToBm/A Find
Some Old ForC/Ggotten Words Or G/AAncient Melodies    Bm7      C  Em7​
  D    He Turned To Me As IF#m7f To Say     Bm7   "Hurry, Boy, It's Waiting ThCere For You"                      Em7      Em7​

Hook
  Am    It's Gonna Take A Lot TFo Drag Me Away From You  C               G​
  Am    There's Nothing That A Hundred FMen Or More Could Ever Do  C                         G​
  Am    I Bless TheF Rains Down In Africa   C   G​
  Am    Gonna Take Some Time To FDo The Things We Never CHad

Instruments
  Em G         Am Bm

Instruments
  C Em7   Em7  [x2]

Verse 2
  D    The Wild Dogs Cry Out F#m7In The Night As TheBm7y GroBm/Aw Restless
LoC/Gnging For Some Solitary  G/A        CompBm7any   C  Em7​
  D    I Know That I MusF#m7t Do What's Right Sure ABm7s KilimanjaroBm/A​
RiC/Gses Like OlympG/Aus Above The SerengeBm7ti    C  Em7​
  D    I Seek To CuF#m7re What's Deep Inside FrighBm7tened Of  This Thing That I've BeCcome                           Em7      Em7​

Synth Solo
  D F#m7   Bm7 Bm/A   C/G G/A         Bm7   C Em7

Verse
  D  F#m7       Bm7             "Hurry, Boy, SheC's Waiting There For You"       Em7      Em7​

Hook
  Am    It's Gonna Take A Lot TFo Drag Me Away From You  C               G​
  Am    There's Nothing That A Hundred FMen Or More Could Ever Do  C                         G​

Refrain
  Am    I Bless TheF Rains Down In Africa  C     G​

Tag
  Am    Gonna Take Some Time To FDo The Things We Never CHad

Instruments
  C Em7   Em7  [x6] [fade]
Also available in: A (Original) D E G

FAQ

What are the chords for Africa?

The chords for Africa are: C, Em7, D, F#m7, Bm7, Bm/A, C/G, G/A, Am, F, G, Em

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: C, Em7, D, F#m7, Bm7, Bm/A, C/G, G/A, Am, F, G, Em

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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