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

"The M.t.a." by The Kingston Trio is in the key of Eb with a tempo of 216 BPM. Difficulty: easy.

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

Yes — this arrangement is rated easy, meaning it uses simple chord patterns and a manageable tempo. Most beginners can play through it in 1-3 practice sessions using our color-coded notes.

Can I play "The M.t.a." without reading sheet music?

Yes. Our player offers a falling-notes mode (Synthesia-style) and a beginner mode with color-coded keys — both let you play along without reading traditional notation.

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

The M.t.a. by The Kingston Trio

Easy piano arrangement in the key of Eb at 216 BPM. Difficulty: easy. Color-coded notes — no sheet-reading skill required.

About “The M.t.a.”

What key is "The M.t.a." in?: "The M.t.a." by The Kingston Trio is in the key of Eb with a tempo of 216 BPM. Difficulty: easy.
Is "The M.t.a." easy to play on piano?: Yes — this arrangement is rated easy, meaning it uses simple chord patterns and a manageable tempo. Most beginners can play through it in 1-3 practice sessions using our color-coded notes.
Can I play "The M.t.a." without reading sheet music?: Yes. Our player offers a falling-notes mode (Synthesia-style) and a beginner mode with color-coded keys — both let you play along without reading traditional notation.

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The M.t.a. by The Kingston Trio

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