Key: D
Introduction: D6 Bb7 D6 Bb7
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You must take the "a" train
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To go to sugar hill 'way up in harlem.
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If you miss the "a" train
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You'll find missed the quickest way to harlem
bridge
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Hurry, get on now, it's coming
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Listen to those rails a-thrumming
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All a-board! get on the "a" train
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Soon you will be on sugar hill in harlem
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