Intro:  D6   Bb7   
 
D6               E7/9 E7 
You must take the "A" train 
G  G? E?         A7/#5            D6      C? Em7 A7/#5 
To       go to Sugar Hill 'way up in Harlem. 
D6              E7/9 E7 
If you miss the "A" train, 
G     G? E?            A7/#5             D6      C? Em7 A7/#5 
You'll     find missed the quickest way to Harlem. 
 
Bridge: 
G      G/F#             E7 
Hurry, get on now, it's coming; 
E9     E7                Em7      A9  
Listen to those rails a-thrumming. 
A7/#5   D6               E7/9  E7 
All a-board!  Get on the "A" train; 
G  G? E?            A7/#5           D6      F?    A7 - A7/#5    D6 
Soon     you will be on Sugar Hill in Harlem.