Tijuana Taxi

by Herb Alpert & The Tijuana Brass Band
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Lyrics

Down in old Ti jua na town

there’s this hap py honk in’ sound,

some (F)thing (D7)you just (D)can’t (D7)put down.

It’s the (C7)world re nowned

Ti jua na (F)tax i cab.

So, you’re not im pressed you say

with a beat up Chev ro let,

but (F)that (D7)driv er (D)man, (D7)Jo

knows his (C7)way a round

Ti jua na (F)tax i cab.

So, you’re (F)town, Hey, ya wan na swing, just tell Jo sé!

have your self a fling, What cha wan na play?

meet some pret ty thing?

An y time you say, Liv in’ like a king!

long as you can pay.

(Bb)Pic ture post cards

’n’ hot te qui la, (F)French per fume, man,

from Ven e zue (D7)la, (Gm)when you’re on a

Ti jua na tax i (F)ride!

Give those bulls a great big band,

love that mar i (C7)ach i band.

But the (D7)best thing (D)in (D7)the land

is that (C7)hand me down

Ti jua na (F)tax i cab.

Hey, ya wan na swing, You just tell Jo sé!

have your self a fling, What cha wan na play?

meet some pret ty thing?

An y time you say, Liv in’ like a king!

long as you can pay.

ture post cards

’n’ hot te qui la, (F)French per fume, man,

from Ven e zue (D7)la, (Gm)when you’re on a

Ti jua na tax i (F)ride!

So ya swing and go for broke,

not a pen ny (C7)in your poke,

got no (D7)cig a (D)rettes (D7)to smoke.

But ya (C7)hand me down

Ti jua na (F)tax i cab.

Hey, ya wan na swing, (C7)had your fling,

the (C9)pret ty thing,

and (C6)ev ’ry thing

is (C7)ring a ding.

O (F)lé!

Tijuana Taxi — Simple Sheet Music

"Tijuana Taxi" 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 Bb, 100 BPM.

Tip: Start at 50% speed to get comfortable with the fingering, then work your way up to full tempo.

About “Tijuana Taxi

How does Simplified Piano Arrangement differ from full sheet music for "Tijuana Taxi"?
Simplified Arrangement keeps the melody and chords on a simplified staff with lyrics, color-coded for easy recognition. It's a learner-bridge between Beginner mode and the classic engraved Sheet Music — same song, less visual density.
What key is "Tijuana Taxi" by Herb Alpert & The Tijuana Brass Band played in?
Tijuana Taxi is arranged in the key of Bb on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
What's the tempo (BPM) of "Tijuana Taxi"?
The arrangement plays at 100 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "Tijuana Taxi" 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 "Tijuana Taxi"?
Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "Tijuana Taxi"?
"Tijuana Taxi" was originally performed by Herb Alpert & The Tijuana Brass Band. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
What chords are used in "Tijuana Taxi"?
This arrangement uses 8 chords: Bb, Bbm, C6, C7, C9, D7, F, Gm.
Is Simple Sheet good for learning to read sheet music?
Yes! Simple Sheet bridges the gap between beginner color-coded modes and traditional notation. Notes are displayed on a simplified staff with colors, lyrics, and chords — helping you build music reading skills gradually while still enjoying "Tijuana Taxi". Key of Bb, 100 BPM.
What's the difference between Simple Sheet and Lead Sheet?
Simple Sheet shows a more streamlined, horizontally scrolling view with color-coded notes on a staff and lyrics below — like a simplified version of real sheet music. Lead Sheet shows melody with chord symbols above and full lyrics. Simple Sheet is the next step toward reading traditional notation.

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