Is "The M.t.a." easy to play on piano?

This is an intermediate-level arrangement in the key of Eb at 216 BPM. With our color-coded notes and speed controls, you can master it step by step.

What key is "The M.t.a." in?

"The M.t.a." by The Kingston Trio is in the key of Eb. Our simplified arrangement makes it accessible with color-coded notes and interactive playback.

Learn "THE M.T.A." by The Kingston Trio on Piano

Master "THE M.T.A." by The Kingston Trio with our interactive piano player. This medium-level Pop arrangement is in the key of Eb at 216 BPM, making it a great challenge for intermediate piano players.

Tip: Use the speed control to practice at 70% tempo first. Focus on tricky chord transitions before attempting the full arrangement at 216 BPM.

Lyrics

Well, let me (Bb)tell you of the sto ry of the (Eb)man dall named the Char lie on a (Bb)trag ic have and (Bbdim)come fate ter ful (F7)day. He put (Bb)ten cents in his (Bb7)pock et, kissed his (Eb)wife ter and fam ’ly, (Edim7)went to (Bb)ride on off the (Cm9)M. (F7)T. (Bb)A. Well, did he ev er re turn? (Bb7)No, he (Eb)nev er re turned, and his (Bb)fate is (C7)still un (F7)learned. He may (Bb)ride (F)for (Bb7)ev er ’neath the (Eb)streets of Bos ton; he’s the (Bb)man who (Cm7)nev er (F7)re (Bb)turned. (F7)Char lie (Bb)hand ed in his dime ton, at the (Eb)Ken lay Square a Sta tion and he (Bb)changed for have Ja (Bbdim)quar mai ter ca (F7)Plain. When he (Bb)got there, the con (Bb7)duc tor told him, (Eb)“One lie more nick el.” (Edim7)Char lie (Bb)could n’t off get (Cm9)off (F7)that (Bb)train. But did he nev er re turn, (Bb7)no, he’ll (Eb)nev er re turn, and his (Bb)fate will (C7)be un (F7)learned. He may (Bb)ride (F)for (Bb7)ev er ’neath the (Eb)streets of Bos ton; he’s the (Bb)man who (Cm7)nev er (F7)re (Bb)turned. (F7)Now, lie’s (Bb)turned

Song Details

Category: Pop
Key: Eb
Tempo: 216 BPM
Difficulty: medium
Artist: The Kingston Trio

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