Midnight Blues
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Cm
It's the darkest hour of the darkest night.
Fm
It's a million miles
Cm
from the morning light.
D# G7
Can't get no sleep.
Fm
Don't know what to do.
Cm
I've got those midnight blues.
Cm
When the shadows fall, I feel the night closing in.
Fm
There must be some reason
Cm
for this mood I'm getting in.
D# G7
Can't get no sleep.
Fm
Don't know what to do.
Cm
I've got those midnight blues.
Bb Cm
Every evening after sundown, as the light begins to fade.
Bb Am7 G7
I feel so low, but I just don't know why these blues won't go away.
SOLO
Bb Cm
Every evening after sundown, as the light begins to fade.
Bb Am7 G7
I feel so low, but I just don't know why these blues won't go away.
Cm
It's the darkest hour of the darkest night.
Fm Cm
It's a million miles to the morning light.
D# G7
Can't get no sleep.
Fm
Don't know what to do.
Cm
I've got those midnight blues. X4
How to play Midnight Blues
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is Cm. 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.