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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 sé
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.
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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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