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Africa

Toto

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

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

Instruments
  G Bm7   Bm7  [x4]

Verse
  A    I Hear The Drums Echoing TC#m7onight But SheF#m7 Hears OF#m/Enly
WhG/Dispers Of Some Quiet ConD/Eversation   F#m7       G  Bm7​
  A    She's Coming In TwC#m7elve-Thirty Flight  Her F#m7Moonlit WiF#m/Engs
ReflecG/Dt The Stars That Guide MeD/E Towards Salvation          F#m7       G  Bm7​
  A    I Stopped An Old ManC#m7 Along The Way       HopinF#m7g To F#m/EFind
Some Old ForG/Dgotten Words Or D/EAncient Melodies    F#m7       G  Bm7​
  A    He Turned To Me As IC#m7f To Say     F#m7   "Hurry, Boy, It's Waiting TheGre For You"                       Bm7      Bm7​

Hook
  Em    It's Gonna Take A Lot TCo Drag Me Away From You  G               D​
  Em    There's Nothing That A Hundred CMen Or More Could Ever Do  G                         D​
  Em    I Bless TheC Rains Down In Africa   G   D​
  Em    Gonna Take Some Time To CDo The Things We Never GHad

Instruments
  Bm D         Em F#m

Instruments
  G Bm7   Bm7  [x2]

Verse 2
  A    The Wild Dogs Cry Out C#m7In The Night As TheF#m7y GrowF#m/E Restless
LoG/Dnging For Some Solitary  D/E        CompF#m7any    G  Bm7​
  A    I Know That I MusC#m7t Do What's Right Sure AF#m7s Kilimanjaro F#m/E​
RiG/Dses Like OlympD/Eus Above The SerengeF#m7ti     G  Bm7​
  A    I Seek To CuC#m7re What's Deep Inside FrighF#m7tened Of  This Thing That I've BecGome                            Bm7      Bm7​

Synth Solo
  A C#m7   F#m7 F#m/E   G/D D/E         F#m7   G Bm7

Verse
  A  C#m7       F#m7             "Hurry, Boy, She'Gs Waiting There For You"        Bm7      Bm7​

Hook
  Em    It's Gonna Take A Lot TCo Drag Me Away From You  G               D​
  Em    There's Nothing That A Hundred CMen Or More Could Ever Do  G                         D​

Refrain
  Em    I Bless TheC Rains Down In Africa  G     D​

Tag
  Em    Gonna Take Some Time To CDo The Things We Never GHad

Instruments
  G Bm7   Bm7  [x6] [fade]
Also available in: A (Original) C D E

FAQ

What are the chords for Africa?

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

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: G, Bm7, A, C#m7, F#m7, F#m/E, G/D, D/E, Em, C, D, Bm

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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