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Africa

Toto

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

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

Instruments
  E G#m7   G#m7  [x4]

Verse
  F#    I Hear The Drums Echoing ToA#m7night But She D#m7Hears OnD#m/C#ly
WhE/Bispers Of Some Quiet ConB/C#versation    D#m7       E  G#m7​
  F#    She's Coming In TweA#m7lve-Thirty Flight  Her MD#m7oonlit WinD#m/C#gs
ReflecE/Bt The Stars That Guide MeB/C# Towards Salvation           D#m7       E  G#m7​
  F#    I Stopped An Old Man A#m7Along The Way       HopingD#m7 To FD#m/C#ind
Some Old ForE/Bgotten Words Or B/C#Ancient Melodies     D#m7       E  G#m7​
  F#    He Turned To Me As IfA#m7 To Say      D#m7  "Hurry, Boy, It's Waiting TherEe For You"                        G#m7       G#m7​

Hook
  C#m    It's Gonna Take A Lot ToA Drag Me Away From You   E               B​
  C#m    There's Nothing That A Hundred MAen Or More Could Ever Do   E                         B​
  C#m    I Bless The ARains Down In Africa    E   B​
  C#m    Gonna Take Some Time To DAo The Things We Never HEad

Instruments
  G#m B         C#m D#m

Instruments
  E G#m7   G#m7  [x2]

Verse 2
  F#    The Wild Dogs Cry Out IA#m7n The Night As TheyD#m7 Grow D#m/C#Restless
LoE/Bnging For Some Solitary  B/C#        CompaD#m7ny     E  G#m7​
  F#    I Know That I MustA#m7 Do What's Right Sure AsD#m7 Kilimanjaro  D#m/C#​
RiE/Bses Like OlympB/C#us Above The SerengetD#m7i      E  G#m7​
  F#    I Seek To CurA#m7e What's Deep Inside FrightD#m7ened Of  This Thing That I've BecoEme                             G#m7       G#m7​

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

Verse
  F#   A#m7       D#m7            "Hurry, Boy, She'sE Waiting There For You"         G#m7       G#m7​

Hook
  C#m    It's Gonna Take A Lot ToA Drag Me Away From You   E               B​
  C#m    There's Nothing That A Hundred MAen Or More Could Ever Do   E                         B​

Refrain
  C#m    I Bless The ARains Down In Africa   E     B​

Tag
  C#m    Gonna Take Some Time To DAo The Things We Never HEad

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

FAQ

What are the chords for Africa?

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