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Africa

Toto

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

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

Instruments
  D F#m7   F#m7  [x4]

Verse
  E    I Hear The Drums Echoing TG#m7onight But SheC#m7 Hears OC#m/Bnly
WhD/Aispers Of Some Quiet ConA/Bversation   C#m7       D  F#m7​
  E    She's Coming In TwG#m7elve-Thirty Flight  Her C#m7Moonlit WiC#m/Bngs
ReflecD/At The Stars That Guide MeA/B Towards Salvation          C#m7       D  F#m7​
  E    I Stopped An Old ManG#m7 Along The Way       HopinC#m7g To C#m/BFind
Some Old ForD/Agotten Words Or A/BAncient Melodies    C#m7       D  F#m7​
  E    He Turned To Me As IG#m7f To Say     C#m7   "Hurry, Boy, It's Waiting TheDre For You"                       F#m7       F#m7​

Hook
  Bm    It's Gonna Take A Lot TGo Drag Me Away From You  D               A​
  Bm    There's Nothing That A Hundred GMen Or More Could Ever Do  D                         A​
  Bm    I Bless TheG Rains Down In Africa   D   A​
  Bm    Gonna Take Some Time To GDo The Things We Never DHad

Instruments
  F#m A         Bm C#m

Instruments
  D F#m7   F#m7  [x2]

Verse 2
  E    The Wild Dogs Cry Out G#m7In The Night As TheC#m7y GrowC#m/B Restless
LoD/Anging For Some Solitary  A/B        CompC#m7any    D  F#m7​
  E    I Know That I MusG#m7t Do What's Right Sure AC#m7s Kilimanjaro C#m/B​
RiD/Ases Like OlympA/Bus Above The SerengeC#m7ti     D  F#m7​
  E    I Seek To CuG#m7re What's Deep Inside FrighC#m7tened Of  This Thing That I've BecDome                            F#m7       F#m7​

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

Verse
  E  G#m7       C#m7             "Hurry, Boy, She'Ds Waiting There For You"        F#m7       F#m7​

Hook
  Bm    It's Gonna Take A Lot TGo Drag Me Away From You  D               A​
  Bm    There's Nothing That A Hundred GMen Or More Could Ever Do  D                         A​

Refrain
  Bm    I Bless TheG Rains Down In Africa  D     A​

Tag
  Bm    Gonna Take Some Time To GDo The Things We Never DHad

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

FAQ

What are the chords for Africa?

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