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M.T.A. chords by
Kingston Trio
Kingston Trio
The Brothers Four
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Key: A major
Verse 1
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These are the times that try men's souls.

In the course of our nation's history

the people of Boston have

rallied bravely

whenever the rights of men have

been threatened.

Today, a new crisis has arisen.

The Metropolitan Transit Authority,


better known as the MTA,

is attempting to levy a burdensome tax on the population

in the form of a subway fare increase.

Citizens, hear me out.

this could happen to you.

Well, let me tell you of the story
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of a man named Charlie
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on a tragic and fateful day.
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He put ten cents in his pocket,
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kissed his wife and family,
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went to ride on the MTA.
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Well, did he ever return?
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No, he never returned
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And his fate is still unlearned
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He may ride forever
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near the streets of Boston
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He's the man who never returned
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Charlie handed in his dime
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at the Kendall Square Station
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And he changed for Jamaica Plain
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When he got there,
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the conductor told him one more nickel
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Charlie couldn't get off of that train

But did he ever return?
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No, he never returned
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And his fate is still unlearned
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He may ride foreverneath
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the streets of Boston
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He's the man who never returned

Now all night long
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Charlie rides through the station
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Crying, what will become of me?
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How can I afford to see my sister in Chelsea
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Or my cousin in Roxbury?

But did he ever return?
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No, he never returned
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And his fate is still unlearned
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He may ride foreverneath
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the streets of Boston
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He's a man who never returned

Charlie's wife goes down to
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the Scully Square Station
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Every day at quarter past two
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And through the open window
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she hands Charlie a sandwich
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As the train comes rumblin' through

But did he ever return?
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No, he never returned
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And his fate is still unlearned
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He may ride foreverneath
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the streets of Boston
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He's the man who never returned
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Picket day.
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Now, you citizens of Boston,
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don't you think it's a scandal
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how the people have to pay and pay?
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Fight the fair increase,
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vote for George O 'Brien,
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get for Charlie off the MTA,

or else he'll never return.
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Oh, he'll never return
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And his fate is still unlearned
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Dsus4
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He may ride foreverneath
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the streets of Boston
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He's the man who'll never return
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He's the man who'll never return
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He's the man who'll never return

Hey to Charlie

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Chords
  • G

  • C

  • D

  • Dsus4

Capo: 2

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Frequently asked questions

The original key of M.T.A. by Kingston Trio, The Brothers Four is A major.

The primary chords used in M.T.A. are A, D, E, Esus4.

To play in the original key, place your capo on the 2 fret.

Yes, this version uses open chords like A, D, E, Esus4, making it a great song for beginner guitarists.

The tempo of M.T.A. is approximately 143 beats per minute.

You can easily change the key of M.T.A. using our Transpose button located in the toolbar. This will automatically update all chord diagrams on the page to match your new key.

Yes! Click the Print icon to generate a clean, one-page version of the chords and lyrics for M.T.A.. This is perfect for practicing offline or adding to a physical songbook.

Yes, we have integrated a Mini-Tuner directly on this page. Use it to quickly check your string pitch (Standard Tuning: E A D G B E) before you start playing along with Kingston Trio, The Brothers Four.

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