How to play Big Yellow Taxi by Joni Mitchell

Key, tempo & difficulty

Big Yellow Taxi is played in the key of E Major, at 120 BPM, in 4/4 time, at a beginner difficulty level. SongView's AI analysis gives you the exact key, tempo, and chord progression so you can start playing immediately.

Chords used in Big Yellow Taxi

How to play Big Yellow Taxi on guitar

Looking for Big Yellow Taxi guitar chords? Big Yellow Taxi by Joni Mitchell is played in the key of E Major. The main guitar chords are A, B, E. SongView's AI generates the chord diagrams, guitar tabs, and a MIDI backing track so you can learn Big Yellow Taxi on guitar faster — whether you want the full arrangement or easy Big Yellow Taxi chords for a beginner-friendly version.

How to play Big Yellow Taxi on piano

Want to play Big Yellow Taxi on piano? Big Yellow Taxi by Joni Mitchell is played in the key of E Major. The piano chords are A, B, E. SongView generates piano sheet music and a MIDI backing track so you can practice Big Yellow Taxi at your own pace, with the melody and chords transcribed from the original recording.

How to play Big Yellow Taxi on ukulele

Big Yellow Taxi translates naturally to the ukulele in the key of E Major. The ukulele chords are A, B, E. If you're searching for easy Big Yellow Taxi ukulele chords, SongView's chord diagrams show the finger positions for each chord so you can start strumming right away.

How to play Big Yellow Taxi on bass

The bass line for Big Yellow Taxi by Joni Mitchell follows the chord progression in the key of E Major. The chords are A, B, E. SongView's AI transcribes the Big Yellow Taxi bass tabs from the MIDI backing track, so you get accurate bass tabs that match the original recording's feel and groove.

Practice tips for Big Yellow Taxi

To practice Big Yellow Taxi efficiently, start by learning the A, B, E chords and getting comfortable with the strumming or picking pattern. Since Big Yellow Taxi is in the key of E Major, you can transpose up or down in SongView if a different key suits your voice or instrument. The built-in MIDI backing track lets you play along with Big Yellow Taxi at any tempo, so you can build speed gradually before playing at full speed.