Midnight Ballad
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[Intro ]Em Am C B7
Em Am C B7
Em Am
Kiss me before I run away
C B7 Em
Cause I have no other reason to stay
Em Am
Listen to what I have to say
C B7 Em
There's no one I would tell this anyway
C
I'll find my own shelter
Am
It could be our home if you're after
Em G
Some place to hide and to feel safe
Am
All that I'm truly asking
C
Is just a bit of acting
Em B7
Don't just throw my dreams to waste
C B7 Em
There's nothing wrong with me
( Em Am C B7 )
( Em Am C B7 )
Em Am
You tempt me to try to dance
C B7 Em
Even though I'm no dancer I took a chance
Em Am
Clearly you like my intentions
C G B7
So please be rational, don't question my ways
C
I'll find my own shelter
Am
It could be our home if you're after
Em G
Some place to hide and to feel safe
Am
All that I'm truly asking
C
Is just a bit of acting
Em B7
Don't just throw my dreams to waste
C B7 C B7 Em
There's nothing wrong with me, there's nothing wrong with me
How to play Midnight Ballad
Use the controls above to change the key and text size. Follow the highlighted chords while listening, then practice each section slowly before playing at the original tempo.
What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is Em. You can transpose without leaving the page.
Can I play it on guitar or keyboard?
Yes. The chord progression works on acoustic guitar, electric guitar and keyboard. Adapt the voicings to your instrument and level.