The M.t.a.

by The Kingston Trio
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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. — Simple Sheet Music

"The M.t.a." in simplified sheet music format — the bridge between beginner modes and real sheet music. Color-coded notes with lyrics scrolling horizontally. Perfect for learning to read music. Key of Eb, 216 BPM.

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About “The M.t.a.”

What key is "The M.t.a." by The Kingston Trio played in?
The M.t.a. is arranged in the key of Eb on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
What's the tempo (BPM) of "The M.t.a."?
The arrangement plays at 216 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "The M.t.a." easy to play on piano?
Yes — this is one of our beginner-friendly arrangements with simplified chords and color-coded notes.
Can I download sheet music for "The M.t.a."?
Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "The M.t.a."?
"The M.t.a." was originally performed by The Kingston Trio. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
What chords are used in "The M.t.a."?
This arrangement uses 12 chords: Bb, Bb6, Bb7, Bbdim, Bdim7, C7, Cm7, Cm9, +4 more.
What other songs by The Kingston Trio can I play here?
Try "SCOTCH AND SODA", "WHERE HAVE ALL THE FLOWERS GONE?". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.

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