Key: C
Genre: Jazz
Harp Type: Diatonic
Skill: Beginner
Take the ‘A’ Train
Verse:
5 – 5 – 5 – 5 – 5 – 5 – 5 – 5
7 – 7 – 7 – 7 – 8 – 8 – 8 – 7
6 – 6 – 6 – 6 – 5 – 5 – 4 – 4
3 – 3 – 3 – 3 – 3 – 3 – 3 – 3
Chorus:
5 – 5 – 5 – 5 – 5 – 5 – 5 – 5
7 – 7 – 7 – 7 – 8 – 8 – 8 – 7
6 – 6 – 6 – 6 – 5 – 5 – 4 – 4
3 – 3 – 3 – 3 – 3 – 3 – 3 – 3
This tab is just a basic outline of the song, but with practice, you can add your own rhythm, timing, and personal touch to make the song your own.
Lyrics
You must take the “A” train
To go to Sugar Hill, way up in Harlem If you miss the “A” train You’ll find you missed the quickest way to HarlemHurry, get on, now it’s coming
Listen to those rails a-thrumming all aboard Get on the “A” train Soon you will be on Sugar Hill in HarlemYou, you must take the “A” train
To go to Sugar Hill, way up in HarlemYou must take the “A” train
To go to Sugar Hill, way up in Harlem If you miss the “A” train You’ll miss the quickest way to HarlemHurry, get on board, it’s comin’
Listen to those rails a-thrumming all aboard Get on the “A” train Soon you will be on Sugar Hill in HarlemAll aboard
Next stop is HarlemNext stop, Harlem
Come on, get aboard the “A” trainGet aboard
Next stop is Harlem Take the “A” train