Take The "A" Train
Journey to Sugar Hill: Nikki Yanofsky's 'A' Train Revelry
Lyrics
You must take the "A" train
You are advised to take the "A" train.
To go to Sugar Hill way up in Harlem
To reach Sugar Hill in Harlem, you must use the "A" train.
If you miss the "A" train
If you miss the "A" train, you will miss the fastest way to Harlem.
You'll find you've missed the quickest way to Harlem
Emphasizes the importance of the "A" train for a quick journey to Harlem.
Hurry, get on board, it's coming
Encouragement to board the "A" train quickly.
Listen to those rails a-thrumming
Describes the sound of the train approaching.
All aboard, get on that "A" train
Invitation for everyone to board the "A" train.
Soon you will be on Sugar Hill in Harlem
Expresses anticipation of arriving at Sugar Hill in Harlem.
You must, you must take that "A" train
Reiteration of the importance of taking the "A" train.
To go to Sugar Hill way up in Harlem
To reach Sugar Hill, the "A" train is emphasized again.
If you miss the "A" Train
If you miss the "A" train, it's stressed that you'll miss the quickest route.
You'll find you've missed the quickest way to get to Harlem
Emphasizes the consequence of missing the "A" train.
Oh hurry, well, get on board, it's coming
Encouragement to board the approaching "A" train quickly.
Can't you hear those rails a-thrumming?
Highlights the audible approach of the train.
All aboard that "A" train
Reiterates the call for everyone to board the "A" train.
Soon you'll be on Sugar Hill in Harlem
Anticipation of reaching Sugar Hill in Harlem is repeated.
When I'm in New York City, I go see theater
Shifts to personal experiences in New York City.
I love N-Y T-shirts, say they love me too
Expresses affection for New York-themed merchandise.
Ha, ha, and maybe I'll hit the shops on old 5th Avenue
Mentions the possibility of shopping on 5th Avenue.
I go sight-seeing, I go see Miss Liberty
Lists activities like sightseeing and visiting the Statue of Liberty.
Wicked, rent to Legally Blonde
Names favorite plays, suggesting a love for theater.
Hairspray, these are my favorite plays
Lists specific plays like "Wicked," "Rent," and "Legally Blonde."
New York, start spreading the news
References the iconic line "start spreading the news" associated with New York.
This is where I'm meant to be
Expresses a sense of belonging to New York.
Around there's so much to see
Highlights the abundance of attractions in New York City.
In New York City
Reiterates the connection to New York City.
May we a'leave it to the "A" train
Brings attention back to the importance of the "A" train.
To go to Sugar Hill way up in Harlem, yeah
Reiteration of using the "A" train to reach Sugar Hill.
Hurry, get on board, get on board, it's coming
Repeats the urgency to board the approaching "A" train.
Can't you hear those rails a-thrumming?
Reiterates the audible cues of the approaching train.
All aboard that "A" Train
Final call for everyone to board the "A" train.
Soon you'll be on Sugar Hill in Harlem, yeah
Reiterates the anticipation of reaching Sugar Hill in Harlem.
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