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Take the 'A' Train
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- Contains complete lyrics
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Take the 'A' Train |
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Voice Piano Guitar | |
Vocal Range: |
C4-C5 |
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Scoring: |
Piano/Vocal/Guitar |
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Original Published Key: |
Ab Major |
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Time Signature: |
2/2 |
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BPM: |
77 |
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Product #:
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MN0064811 |
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Price:
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$5.99
Includes 1 print + interactive copy with lifetime access in our free apps.
Each additional print is $4.99
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4 |
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Lyrics Begin:
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If you want to go to Harlem, 'way up to Sugar Hill, |
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Arrangement Details
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Duke Ellington |
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4 |
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Song |
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Instruments: |
Voice Piano Guitar | |
Vocal Range: |
C4-C5 |
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Scoring: |
Piano/Vocal/Guitar |
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Original Published Key: |
Ab Major |
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Available Keys: |
Ab Major (Orig), A Major (+1), Bb Major (+2), C Major (+4), D Major (+6), Eb Major (-5), F Major (-3), G Major (-1) |
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Musicnotes |
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MN0064811 |
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Tempo: |
Medium beat |
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Metronome: |
h = 77 |
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Time Signature: |
2/2 |
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Song Details
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Date: |
1941 |
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Publisher: |
Reservoir Media Management |
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Musicnotes |
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MN0064811 |
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Lyrics Begin: |
If you want to go to Harlem, 'way up to Sugar Hill, |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What key is this version in, and is it available in other keys?
The piano/vocal/guitar edition of “Take the 'A' Train” is in Ab major. You can also purchase it in 7 other keys, each sold separately.
Can I print or download the sheet music?
Your purchase comes with 1 authorized print and an interactive copy you can access for life through the free Musicnotes apps. If you need a PDF, you can add one to your order at checkout.
Can I preview the score and hear it before buying?
You can preview the piano/vocal/guitar score for “Take the 'A' Train” and hear its playback on this page before choosing a key or purchase option. The playback follows the notation in this exact arrangement, helping you hear how the music is written before you buy.
What does this piano/vocal/guitar arrangement include?
The piano/vocal/guitar arrangement of “Take the 'A' Train” is written for voice, piano and guitar, allowing one singer and one accompanist to perform it as written. Complete lyrics are included, so a singer can work from this copy alone.
Is “Take the 'A' Train” available for other instruments?
Yes. “Take the 'A' Train” is available in other editions for a range of instruments, scorings and skill levels. View all sheet music versions of “Take the 'A' Train” to compare them.
What time signature is this version in?
The music is written in 2/2, also known as cut time. Each measure contains two half-note beats.
About This Arrangement
“Take the 'A' Train” by Duke Ellington is a piano/vocal/guitar arrangement, available as digital sheet music you can download and print. It was written by Billy Strayhorn. It runs 4 pages. The original published key is Ab major.
7 alternate keys are available for transposition. The tempo marking is medium beat, around 77 BPM. It's arranged for Voice, Piano and Guitar. This edition contains complete lyrics.
It's categorized as Jazz Standards on Musicnotes. This song is available in 78 arrangements on Musicnotes, spanning various instruments and difficulty levels.
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